In this post, you will see easiest methods about how to connect HP printer to WiFi using:
Method 1: HP Auto Wireless Connect
Step 1: Install HP Printer Software
Begin by installing the HP software for your printer on your IT device (phone, laptop, or desktop computer).
Step 2: Download the Printer Software
Go to the HP Support page then download the recommended software for your device by selection your printer model. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the driver and complete its installation on your computer.
Step 3: Switch on Your Printer
Turn on your printer before running the software. When prompted for the connection type, choose wireless and select “Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer (recommended)”.
Step 4: Complete Setup
Wait for few moment until the printer take times to connect. Click ‘Finish’ when the process is complete, and your HP Printer is ready to print your desired documents.
Method 2: Connect Your HP Printer without a Router
Step 1: Activate The WiFi Direct OR – Wireless Direct
Begin by opening your printer’s Control Panel and turning on Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct. Access the HP Wireless Direct icon or navigate to Network Setup/Wireless Settings to enable the Wireless Direct connection.
Step 2: Connect to HP Wireless Direct
On your device, connect to the HP Wireless Direct or Wi-Fi Direct network just as you would with any other wireless network.
Step 3: Enter WPA2 Password
For security purposes, you’ll receive a prompt to enter a WPA2 password to authenticate the connection.
Step 4: Print Your Document
Open the document you wish to print on your device and select ‘File’, then ‘Print.’
Note: If your mobile device’s app doesn’t support printing, you’ll need to install an updated HP Printer Service Plugin app
Method 3: HP Printer Wireless Setup
HP Printer Wireless Setup (Wi-Fi) for Touch Screen:
Step 1: Position Your HP Printer Place your HP printer near the Wi-Fi router and disconnect any Ethernet cable or USB connections from the printer.
Step 2: Access Control Panel Open the control panel of the printer and tap the Wireless icon. Alternatively, navigate to the Network menu and select the Wireless Setup Wizard.
Step 3: Connect to Wi-Fi Choose the network name you wish to connect to and enter the password (WEP or WPA key) to authenticate the connection. If the printer doesn’t detect the network, manually add a new network name.
HP Printer Wireless Setup (Wi-Fi) for Non-Touch Screen (WPS Button):
Step 1: Position Your HP Printer Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
Step 2: Activate Wi-Fi Press the Wi-Fi button on your printer. For HP printers without a touchscreen, press the Wireless button for five seconds until the light starts flashing. For Tango printers, press the Wi-Fi and power button (located at the back of the printer) for five seconds until the blue light flashes.
Step 3: Initiate WPS Connection Press and hold the WPS button on your router for about two minutes until the connection initiates.
Step 4: Confirmation Wait until the wireless bar or light on the printer stops flashing, indicating successful connection to the Wi-Fi network. Your printer is now ready to use.
All three methods are valuable for easily connecting an HP printer to a Wi-Fi router.
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