To connect your HP printer to the internet (wireless network), you can follow several methods depending on your printer model and preference. The general steps are:
1. **Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method:**
– Ensure your wireless router has a WPS button.
– Power on your printer.
– Press and hold the Wireless button on your HP printer until its wireless light blinks.
– Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on your router until its WPS light blinks.
– Wait a few minutes for the printer to establish the connection. The wireless light on the printer will stop blinking or show a steady light once connected[1][3].
2. **Using the HP Smart app (recommended for smartphones and computers):**
– Confirm your phone or computer is connected to the desired Wi-Fi network.
– Download and install the HP Smart app on your device.
– Turn on your printer.
– Open the app, sign in or create an HP account.
– The app will search for your printer. If not found, tap “+” and select it manually.
– Go to “Printer Settings” > “Network Setup”.
– Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
– Confirm and connect; your printer will then join the network[2].
3. **Manual wireless setup via printer control panel:**
– Access the printer’s control panel menus.
– Navigate to Network Settings or Wireless Settings.
– Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
– Enter the Wi-Fi password.
– Confirm and wait for the connection confirmation[1][3].
After connecting your printer to Wi-Fi, install HP printer software or the HP Smart app on your computer or mobile device to start printing wirelessly.
If you have changed your internet or Wi-Fi network, make sure your printer reconnects to the new network by following the above steps again.
These methods cover most HP wireless printers. For detailed step-by-step guides, check your specific printer model’s manual or visit HP’s official support pages[1][2][3][4].