You can connect your iPhone to an HP printer primarily via **AirPrint, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, the HP Smart app, or USB cable** depending on your printer model and setup preferences[1]. The most common and easiest method is using AirPrint over Wi-Fi, which requires both your iPhone and HP printer to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Key methods to connect your iPhone to an HP printer:
– **AirPrint (Wi-Fi):** If your HP printer supports AirPrint, ensure it and your iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, open the document or photo on your iPhone, tap the Share icon, select Print, and choose your HP printer from the list to print[1].
– **HP Smart App (Wi-Fi):** Download and open the HP Smart app on your iPhone, then follow the app’s instructions to connect and print from your HP printer over Wi-Fi. This method supports many HP printer models including DeskJet series such as 2700e or 4255e[3][4].
– **Bluetooth:** Some HP printers support printing via Bluetooth; you can pair your iPhone with the printer if it supports this feature and print documents through an app or AirPrint if available[1].
– **USB Cable:** If your HP printer does not support AirPrint or Wi-Fi, you can connect your iPhone with a compatible USB cable to the printer. Then open your document, tap Share > Print, select your printer, and print directly[1].
For detailed printer-specific Wi-Fi setup, typically you enable the printer’s Wi-Fi pairing mode (e.g., press and hold the Wi-Fi and Cancel/X buttons for a few seconds until the Wi-Fi light blinks) and then use your iPhone Wi-Fi settings or the HP Smart app to connect to the printer’s network[2][4].
Note that using an iPhone’s personal hotspot to connect a printer is generally not supported, as hotspots mainly provide Internet sharing and not local network printing features. It is recommended to use a standard Wi-Fi router network to connect your iPhone and printer for seamless printing[5].