To connect your **HP DeskJet 2742e** printer, you can set it up using **Wi-Fi** or **Wi-Fi Direct**. Here are the main methods:
### Method 1: Connect via Wi-Fi using the HP Smart App
1. **Plug in and turn on** your printer.
2. Download and install the **HP Smart app** on your smartphone (iOS/Android), Mac, or Windows PC.
3. Open the HP Smart app and select **Set up a new printer**.
4. The app should detect your HP DeskJet 2742e printer. Select it.
5. Enter your **Wi-Fi network password** when prompted to connect the printer to your home or office Wi-Fi network.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to complete the wireless setup.
The Wi-Fi light on the printer should stop flashing when the connection is successful[2][3][4].
### Method 2: Connect using Wi-Fi Direct (Direct connection without router)
1. Make sure your printer has paper loaded.
2. On the printer, **press and hold the Wi-Fi button and the button above it for 2 seconds** until the Wi-Fi Direct icon appears on the display.
3. The printer will print a page containing the Wi-Fi Direct password.
4. On your smartphone or computer, go to the Wi-Fi settings and connect to the printer’s Wi-Fi network using the printed password.
5. Open the HP Smart app on your device to complete the setup and print wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.
This method allows you to connect directly to the printer without a Wi-Fi network[1].
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Both methods require the HP Smart app for setup and management. The app provides a seamless way to print, scan, and manage printer settings.
If you want a visual step-by-step, videos are available showing the complete process of Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct setup for the HP DeskJet 2742e.
**Essential tips:**
– Ensure your Wi-Fi network is stable.
– Have your Wi-Fi password handy.
– Keep your printer firmware and HP Smart app updated.
By following these steps, you can easily connect your HP DeskJet 2742e printer to your devices wirelessly[1][2][3][4].