hooking up hp printer to wifi

To hook up an HP printer to WiFi, you can use one of the following main methods depending on your printer model and router capabilities:

1. **Wireless Setup Wizard (For printers with display screens):**
– On the printer, go to the control panel or touchscreen.
– Navigate to **Setup** or **Network Settings**.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Choose your WiFi network from the list and enter your password.
– Wait for confirmation that the connection is successful[1].

2. **WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Method (If your router supports WPS):**
– Press the WPS button on your router.
– Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your printer or use the printer menu to initiate WPS Push Button mode.
– Wait for the printer to connect automatically (indicated by a solid WiFi light or confirmation message).
– No need to enter a password manually with this method[1][2].

3. **Using the HP Smart App (for smartphones/tablets):**
– Turn on the printer and ensure the WiFi light is blinking blue.
– Open the HP Smart App (available on Android and iOS).
– Tap **Add Printer** and select your printer.
– Choose your WiFi network in the app and enter its password.
– Follow prompts until the printer connects and the WiFi light stops blinking[3].

4. **USB Setup Method (For printers without displays):**
– Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
– Install the HP software or app.
– Use the software’s wireless setup wizard to select your WiFi and enter its password.
– After setup, unplug the USB cable and your printer will connect wirelessly[1].

**Additional tips:**
– Ensure your printer is within the WiFi router’s range and connected to the correct 2.4 GHz band if applicable[1][5].
– For troubleshooting, HP offers support resources that can help with wireless connection issues[1].

This covers the most common, reliable ways to connect your HP printer to WiFi depending on your device’s features and your network setup.