To hook up an HP printer, you typically need to connect it to your computer or network either via USB cable or Wi-Fi. Here is a concise step-by-step guide for both wired and wireless setups:
**Wired Connection (USB):**
1. Place your printer near your computer and power it on.
2. Connect the printer to the computer using a high-quality USB cable.
3. On your computer, open Settings (Windows) or System Preferences (Mac).
4. Go to Devices > Printers & scanners (Windows) or Printers & Scanners (Mac).
5. Click “Add a printer” (Windows) or the “+” button (Mac) and select your HP printer.
6. Install any drivers or software if prompted, either automatically or by downloading from HP’s website.
7. Complete the setup and print a test page to confirm connection[1].
**Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi):**
1. Ensure the printer is powered on and within range of your Wi-Fi network.
2. Access the printer’s wireless setup menu (via the printer control panel).
3. Select your Wi-Fi network (SSID) from the list of available networks.
4. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
5. Wait for the printer to connect to the network.
6. On your computer or mobile device, install the HP Smart app or HP printer software.
7. Launch the HP Smart app, sign in or create an HP account.
8. Add the printer through the app, which will detect it automatically.
9. Complete any additional setup steps, then try printing a test page[2][3].
Alternatively, if your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect the printer by pressing the WPS button on the router and then on the printer, simplifying wireless setup[3].
For mobile device setup, HP Smart app is recommended, available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, to help with discovering and installing your printer[2][5].
This covers the essential steps to get your HP printer hooked up either wired or wirelessly, ready for printing.