To connect an HP printer to a computer wirelessly, follow these steps:
## Method 1: Using the HP Smart App
1. **Download the HP Smart App**: Go to the Microsoft Store or Google Play Store and download the HP Smart app onto your computer or laptop.
2. **Open HP Smart App**: Launch the HP Smart app on your computer.
3. **Add Printer**: Click on “Add a Printer” and select “Set up a printer” within the app.
4. **Select Your Printer**: Once the app detects your printer, select it from the list of available printers.
5. **Connect to Wi-Fi**: Ensure your printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
## Method 2: Using Wireless Setup Wizard
1. **Access Printer’s Control Panel**: On your HP printer, navigate to the control panel settings.
2. **Select Wireless Setup Wizard**: Look for the “Network Setup” or “Wi-Fi Setup” option and select “Wireless Setup Wizard.”
3. **Choose Your Network**: Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks and enter your Wi-Fi password.
4. **Connect Your Computer**: Ensure your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.
5. **Add Printer to Computer**:
– On Windows, go to “Settings” > “Devices” > “Printers & scanners” and click “Add a printer or scanner.”
– If the printer is not listed, click on “The printer that I want isn’t listed” and follow the on-screen instructions.
## Additional Steps
– **Ensure Printer-Computer Connection**: Make sure both devices are on the same network to avoid connectivity issues.
– **Update or Install Drivers**: If necessary, visit the HP website to download and install the latest printer drivers or use the HP Smart app for wireless setup[2][3][4].
## Troubleshooting
– If the printer does not appear, check that it is turned on and properly connected to the network.
– Reinstall printer drivers if you encounter issues during setup[4].