To connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi, you can use either the HP Smart app or the HP Printer Install Wizard. Here are the steps for both methods:
### **Method 1: Using the HP Smart App**
1. **Power On and Prepare Printer**: Ensure your printer is powered on and has paper loaded.
2. **Connect Device to Wi-Fi**: Make sure your phone or computer is connected to the desired Wi-Fi network.
3. **Download HP Smart App**: Install the HP Smart app on your device.
4. **Launch and Sign In**: Open the app and sign in or create an HP account.
5. **Detect Printer**: The app should automatically detect your printer. If not, add it manually.
6. **Network Setup**:
– Tap the “Settings” icon.
– Choose “Printer Settings.”
– Select “Network Setup.”
– Pick your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
– Tap “Connect” to complete the setup[1][3].
### **Method 2: Using the HP Printer Install Wizard or WPS**
1. **Place Printer Near Wi-Fi**: Ensure the printer is within range of your Wi-Fi network.
2. **Power On Printer**: Turn on the printer and access its wireless setup menu.
3. **Select Network**: Choose your Wi-Fi network from the available networks list.
4. **Enter Password**: Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
5. **Establish Connection**: Wait for the printer to connect.
6. **Test Connection**: Print a test page to ensure the connection is successful[2][4].
### **Alternative Method: Using WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)**
1. **Press and Hold WPS Button**: On your router, press and hold the WPS button until it starts blinking.
2. **Press and Release Information Button**: On your printer, press and release the Information button to initiate the connection.
3. **Wait for Connection**: The printer will automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network[2].