how to connect your hp printer to the wifi

To connect your HP printer to a Wi-Fi network, you can follow these recommended methods:

**1. Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Method:**

– Ensure your HP printer supports WPS and your wireless router has a WPS button.

– On the printer, press and hold the Wireless button until the wireless light starts blinking. If your printer has a control panel, navigate to Network or Wireless Settings, then select Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Push Button, and start the connection.

– Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router for 3-5 seconds until its WPS light blinks.

– Wait a few minutes for the printer to connect; the wireless light on the printer will stop blinking or a confirmation message will appear.

This method does not require you to enter your network name or password manually and does not require a computer during setup[1].

**2. Using the Printer’s Wireless Setup Menu:**

– Place the printer within range of your Wi-Fi network and power it on.

– Access the printer’s wireless setup menu via its control panel.

– Select your Wi-Fi network from the available network list.

– Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.

– Wait for the printer to establish the connection.

– Print a test page to confirm connectivity[2][4].

**3. Auto Wireless Connect (AWC) Setup:**

– Press and hold both the Wireless and Cancel buttons on your printer until the power light blinks; the printer restarts and enters wireless setup mode.

– The wireless light blinks blue indicating it’s ready to connect.

– Proceed with software installation on your computer or device to complete the wireless setup[3].

**Additional Tips:**

– After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, install the HP printer software on your computer or mobile device to enable printing over the network.

– If your Wi-Fi connection is lost (e.g., after a router reset), restore Wi-Fi setup mode on your printer and reconnect using the HP app[5].

These steps should enable you to connect your HP printer wirelessly and start printing conveniently from multiple devices on your network.