If your HP printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi, you can fix this by restarting your printer, router, and computer, ensuring all are on the same Wi-Fi network (preferably 2.4 GHz, as many HP printers do not support 5 GHz), and then reconnecting your printer via its control panel using the Wireless Setup Wizard or WPS button if available[1][4][5].
Key steps include:
– **Restart devices:** Turn off and unplug the printer, Wi-Fi router, and computer/phone for about 30 seconds, then power them back on to clear conflicts[1][3][5].
– **Check network and credentials:** Verify the printer and computer/phone are connected to the same SSID with the correct password. Use the printer’s control panel to find and join your Wi-Fi network through the Wireless Setup Wizard[1][5].
– **Reset the printer’s network settings:** On the printer control panel, restore network defaults or reset wireless settings, then reconnect to Wi-Fi[3][4][5].
– **Use WPS method if supported:** Press the Wi-Fi button on the printer, then press and hold the WPS button on your router for 5-10 seconds until the printer’s Wi-Fi light stops blinking, indicating a successful connection[4].
– **Reinstall printer software:** If connectivity issues persist, uninstall and reinstall the HP Smart app or driver software on your computer and reconnect the printer[5].
Additional tips:
– Check the printer’s wireless indicator light: a stable blue light means the printer is connected, a blinking light means it’s not[2].
– Avoid connecting to “Direct” printer networks when you want to scan or print wirelessly; connect to the same home Wi-Fi network instead[5].
These troubleshooting steps have helped many users restore their HP printers’ Wi-Fi connections efficiently[1][4][5].