To set up an HP wireless printer, you can use one of the following main methods:
1. **Wireless Setup Wizard on the Printer**
If your printer has a display screen, go to its control panel, navigate to “Setup” or “Network Settings,” select “Wireless Setup Wizard,” choose your Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and confirm the connection. Wait for a success message or a solid Wi-Fi indicator light[1][4].
2. **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Method**
If your router supports WPS, press the WPS button on the router, then within 2 minutes press the WPS button on your printer. This connects the printer automatically without entering passwords. A solid Wi-Fi light confirms success[1].
3. **HP Smart App Setup**
Download and install the HP Smart app on your computer or smartphone connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the app, add your printer, then in settings select “Network Setup” to choose your wireless network and enter the password to connect[2][3].
4. **USB Setup Method**
For printers without a display, connect the printer to a computer via USB, install the HP app or software, add the printer using USB, and follow the wizard to configure wireless settings. Remove the USB cable afterward[1].
Additional tips include ensuring the printer is within wireless range of the router, confirming the router is set to allow new devices (no MAC filtering), and having the latest HP printer drivers installed on your computer[1][3].
These methods cover the typical wireless setup process for HP printers as of 2024[1][2][3][4].