Wireless printer setup in Exeter
Professional wireless printer setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Your wireless printer connected to WiFi and set up on all your devices. Print from phones, laptops, tablets without cables. Scanning works too.
When Your Printer Is Still Tethered Like It's 2005
You bought a wireless printer but it's still plugged in with a USB cable because setting up the WiFi bit seemed complicated. Or you set it up once, it worked for a week, then mysteriously stopped.
Printers are universally annoying. Wireless ones doubly so because they add WiFi problems to the usual paper-jam-and-ink-cartridge problems.
💡 Pro tip: The number one problem with wireless printers is they lose WiFi connection and nobody knows why. Usually it's because the printer has an IP address that conflicts with another device, or your router updated and changed settings. I set them up properly so this happens less.
Why People Pay For This
| ✅ Set Up Properly | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Connected to WiFi, stays connected | Goes offline constantly |
| Works from all devices | Only one laptop can print |
| Phone printing app working | Can't print from phone at all |
| Scanning to computer set up | No idea how to scan wirelessly |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Wireless Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect | Get printer on WiFi network |
| Install | Add printer to all devices (PCs, phones, tablets) |
| Test | Print and scan from each device |
| Show | How to use phone app, change ink, clear jams |
📦 You're Left With
- Printer working wirelessly
- All family devices can print
- Scanning to phone/laptop working
- Know basic troubleshooting
Pricing
| Setup Complexity | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic printer, 2-3 devices | 30-40 mins | £60 |
| Standard setup, 4-6 devices | 40-60 mins | £60-85 |
| Network printer, multiple users | 60+ mins | £85-110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. More devices = more time.
Printers I Work With
✅ HP - Usually easiest, HP Smart app is decent
✅ Canon - PIXMA and other ranges
✅ Epson - EcoTank and standard models
✅ Brother - Work horses, very reliable
✅ Others - Samsung, Xerox, most brands similar
Process is basically the same for all of them.
Why Choose Us for Wireless printer setup in Exeter?
Print from any device without cables
Scan to phone/laptop wirelessly
Works with all family phones and computers
Shown how to install ink and fix jams
What to Expect
Step 1: Get Printer Online
Connect printer to your WiFi network using its control panel. Every printer has different menus but process is similar - find network settings, select your WiFi, enter password.
Step 2: Add To All Devices
Install printer on your Windows/Mac computers, add to phones and tablets through manufacturer's app. Test printing works from each device.
Step 3: Set Up Extras
Configure scanning (if printer supports it), set up any printer preferences, show you how to use the phone app properly. Check you can actually find the printer when you go to print something.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy giving it a go yourself?
🔧 General wireless setup
- Make sure printer is powered on and has ink/paper
- On printer control panel, find WiFi or Network settings
- Select your WiFi network from the list
- Enter WiFi password using printer's buttons (this is the annoying bit)
- Wait for printer to connect (usually shows WiFi symbol when connected)
💻 Adding to computers
- Windows: Settings > Devices > Printers > Add Printer
- Mac: System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > +
- Let it search for printers on network
- Select yours when it appears, install drivers if prompted
📱 Adding to phones
- Download manufacturer's app (HP Smart, Canon Print, etc)
- Open app, it should find printer automatically
- Follow setup wizard
- Test by printing a photo
⚠️ Common problems
- Printer won't connect to WiFi: Check you're using 2.4GHz network (many printers don't support 5GHz)
- Devices can't find printer: Make sure printer and device on same network
- Printer keeps going offline: Static IP address helps (ask router to always give printer same address)
- Print quality terrible: Run cleaning cycle from printer menu
💡 Pro trick: If printer keeps dropping off WiFi, move it closer to router or use WiFi extender. Printers have rubbish WiFi compared to phones - they need strong signal or they just give up.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🖨️ Work from home? Wireless printing is essential if you're hot-desking around the house. Print from kitchen table, spare room, wherever you're working that day.
Multiple computers? No problem - wireless printers can be used by unlimited devices once they're on the network. Whole family can print.
Thick walls? Older Exeter houses with stone/cob walls kill WiFi signal. If printer is in a different room to router, you might need WiFi extender for reliable connection. I can check signal strength and advise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's involved in wireless printer setup?
Connecting your printer to WiFi, then adding it to all your devices so everyone can print without cables. I install the necessary drivers/apps on your phones and laptops, test printing and scanning works, and show you the basics like changing ink. Most printers take 30-45 mins to set up properly.
I bought the printer ages ago but never set up the wireless bit - can you do it now?
Yes, that's really common. People plug printers in with USB cable initially, then realise wireless would be much better but can't be bothered with the faff. I'll get it on WiFi and remove the cable so you can move it wherever you want.
Can you set it up to print from phones as well as computers?
Yes - that's usually the main reason people want wireless printing. I'll install the manufacturer's app on your phones (HP Smart, Canon Print, Epson iPrint etc) so you can print photos, documents, boarding passes, whatever you need straight from your phone.
What if it stops working after you leave?
Printers are temperamental buggers, let's be honest. Most problems are paper jams, out of ink, or gone offline (which usually means they've lost WiFi connection). I'll show you how to fix the common issues, and leave instructions. If it's properly broken, you can call me back.
Do I need to buy special software?
No - printer drivers and apps are free from the manufacturer. I'll download whatever's needed. You might want ink though - printers always ship with tiny 'starter' cartridges that run out almost immediately.
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