how to convert hp printer to wireless

To convert an HP printer to wireless, you can use one of these common methods depending on your printer model:

1. **Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):**
– Press the WPS button on your router.
– Within 2 minutes, press and hold the wireless or WPS button on your HP printer until its wireless light blinks.
– The printer will connect automatically without needing your Wi-Fi password[1][3].

2. **Using the Printer’s Wireless Setup Wizard (for printers with display screens):**
– On your printer control panel, go to *Settings* > *Network Settings* > *Wireless Setup Wizard*.
– Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the Wi-Fi password.
– Wait for the printer to connect and display confirmation[3][4].

3. **Using HP Smart app on a computer or mobile device:**
– Disconnect any USB cables from the printer.
– Install and open the HP Smart app.
– The app will detect the printer and guide you through connecting it to the wireless network[2][5].

4. **Converting from USB to Wireless via HP Printer Assistant (for Windows PCs):**
– Open HP Printer Assistant from Windows start menu.
– Go to *Utilities* or *Printer Setup & Software*.
– Find and run *Convert a USB Connected Printer to Wireless* utility and follow on-screen instructions[5].

**Key points**:
– Ensure your printer supports wireless/WPS connectivity.
– Place the printer within the router’s Wi-Fi range.
– Have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password available unless using WPS.
– If the printer doesn’t have a display or WPS, USB setup with the HP Smart app is a reliable alternative.

This covers the main methods to convert an HP printer to wireless operation based on your printer’s features[1][2][3][4][5].