How To Setup HP Officejet 5258?

How to connect HP OfficeJet 5258 to a network?

You can connect the HP OfficeJet 5258 printer to your network, either with the USB or the Wifi. In case your router is not compatible with the USB cable, you can use LAN. The standard mode of LAN cable or the Ethernet connection establishes a secure connection.

HP Officejet 5258 Wired connection mode:

• Firstly, run the LAN or the Ethernet cable from the reverse of your HP Officejet 5258 printer to the router.
• Then, check the printer touch panel display for the network symbol to verify the connection.

HP Officejet 5258 Wireless connection mode:

• Firstly, access the HP OfficeJet 5258 touch panel and navigate to the network settings option.
• Here, choose the Wireless Setup Wizard and let the printer search for all the nearby Wifi networks.
• After that, from the list of available wireless networks, choose your Wifi name and type in the password.
• Then, verify the connection with the Wifi bar on the printer display panel.

How to connect OfficeJet 5258 to a computer?

After you add your HP OfficeJet 5258 printer to the office network, proceed to connect it to the computer. Here, you can use either the Windows or the MAC computer. Also, you may use either the wired or the wireless mode of connectivity.

To connect HP OfficeJet 5258 to a computer with USB:

• To begin with, grab the USB cord from the pack and connect it to the Windows or MAC from the printer.
• Then, the computer prompts for installing the HP OfficeJet 5258 USB driver and software.
• Finally, get the compatible driver and software from 123.hp.com/setup 5258 page for your computer OS.

Wireless Connectivity Setup between HP OfficeJet 5258 and computer:

You can now connect the HP OfficeJet 5258 to any compatible computer wireless. For this, all you need is the latest HP OfficeJet 5258 wireless driver and software for your computer. Also, connect both the printer and the computer separately to the same network. Then, use the steps below to connect them both wireless.

• For a Windows computer: Go to Control panel.
• Then, check for your printer name under the Devices and Printers.
• Now click on OfficeJet 5258 printer name to add it to the Windows wireless.
• For a MAC OS Computer: Click on the Apple icon on the screen and then go to System & Preferences.
• Now, click your OfficeJet 5258 printer name under the Devices option.
• You may also add your OJ5258 printer manually to the MAC computer using the ‘+’ icon.

How to choose between the USB and the Wireless connection

Firstly, analyze the accessibility and flexibility you desire. Then, check if you need a stable connection or a mobile connection. In case you have a specific or a fixed workspace at your workplace, you can choose the USB cable. If you use a laptop or a mobile phone for higher accessibility, we would recommend the wireless mode.

Where can I get the Full Feature OJ5258 Drivers?

Though HP offers the basic set of HP OfficeJet 5258 drivers and software in a CD, we recommend you to get the full feature drivers. This is because the full feature HP OfficeJet 5258 drivers enable the complete features of your HP OfficeJet 5258 printer. You can get this full feature driver and software from 123.hp.com/oj5258. Also, ensure that you get the compatible version of driver and software for your computer. Now, you can get drivers for both Windows and MAC computers in a click. You can also choose the HP exclusive apps and utilities here, along with the latest driver files.

How to choose the compatible OfficeJet 5258 Driver version?

The most important factor to consider before you download the HP OfficeJet 5258 drivers and software is the OS version of your device. Be it a Windows or a MAC OS computer, you should get only a suitable set of drivers and software for better performance. Also, choose the drivers depending on the use and the features that you would like on your printer.

Why should I update HP OJ 5258 drivers regularly?

We strongly recommend you to update the HP OfficeJet 5258 printer driver and software regularly. This is because sometimes, you may face a few recurring issues with your OJ5258 printer. HP generally releases fix for these bugs in the driver update version. So, on updating the OJ5258 drivers regularly, you fix the recurring bugs. Thus, your HP OfficeJet 5258 printer performance boosts