How to connect printer to computer

Use a computer that has Internet connection to download the printer driver then copy the drivers to an USB memory stick and install the printer driver onto your computer using the USB memory stick.
You can download the HP printer drivers from their support WEB site. Please click on this link and select your model printer to download :- http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

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Instructions
Things You'll Need Wireless network 1 Connect the power cord to your HP C6180 and press the "On" button.
2 Press the "Setup" button.
3 Press the down arrow until "Network" is highlighted, then press "OK."
4 Press the down arrow until "Wireless Setup Wizard" is highlighted, then press "OK." Your printer will search for your network.
5 Press the down arrow to display your local network, then press "OK."


Read more: How to Install C6180 Wireless ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7291006_install-c6180-wireless.html#ixzz1SbYTznq9 Hope this resolution fix the problem on your computer. Thanks for contacting Fixya. Bye for now.

If you are willing to download the software, HP support has essentially the same programs that were on the CD:
(first select your operating system, then choose to download the full-featured software)

HP Photosmart C6180 Downloads

Hello Madisom,

You can download the manual by clicking on the link below. This is free so no need to purchase it.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ph&lang=en&product=1153494&

Hope this helps.

Try This :
Put the CD in the computer ;
Goto My computer- Right click on Black HP logo - Click on Explore - Open UTIL (Folder)- Open CCC (Folder)- Double Click on UNINSTALLATION L1 file;
Restart the computer;
Take out the CD and put the CD back in
Install the printer By clicking on add a Device
and reinstall it ..
This should resolve the issue
IF not then again follow the particular Link

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00724861&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=1153494

Regards Somajit

Unplug printer USB and reinstall drivers from printer disk.

If you have misplaced the disk, download the driver software from the link below:

HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer

I have lost my HP photosmart C6180 installation software. Is there somewhere I can download?

1)right click the my computer icon
2)click properties and then click hardware n go to device manager.
3)uninstall all usb ports and then scan for hardware changes
4)ur pc will detect your printer and ask for printer drivers
5)re load drivers and your pc will communicate with your printer
6)for reloding install the cd follow the instructions on the screen and click next
7)restart when the printer is loded.connect the wires and cords properly.

Please try to check with the ink present in the cartridges and perform the following steps:

a) Turn the printer on.
b) Open the printer’s top cover.
c) After the print cartridges have moved to the center/home position of the printer, unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet.
d) Remove the print cartridges.
e) Using a dry, lint-free, clean cloth, wipe the print cartridge contacts, from the top to the bottom
f) The contacts inside the printer may also require cleaning. Using a dry, lint-free, clean cloth, gently wipe the contacts, from the top to the bottom
g) Plug the printer's power cord into the electrical outlet.



Now, perform these steps:

1. Verify that the unit is switched on. Unplug the all-in-one from power and disconnect the connection port.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Plug in the power only.
4. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times.
5. On the third time after plugging the unit into power, reconnect the connection port from the all-in-one to your computer.

Try to check the functionality of the printer.

with regard to your problem since you point out that the cause of your issue is your power cord then,  replace another power cord...