how to connect hp printer to wifi without screen

To connect an **HP printer without a screen** to a Wi-Fi network, the most reliable method is to use **Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)**, specifically the push button mode. This method doesn’t require navigating printer menus or inputting network names and passwords manually, which is ideal for printers lacking display screens.

Here’s how to do it:

– **Verify your printer supports WPS push button mode** and your router has a WPS button.

– Place the printer **within range of your Wi-Fi router** and power it on.

– On the printer, **press and hold the Wireless button** (or Wi-Fi button) for about 3 seconds until the wireless light starts blinking. For some models, you might have to press both the Wi-Fi and power buttons simultaneously (e.g., HP Tango printers).

– Immediately, within 2 minutes, **press the WPS button on your router** for 3–5 seconds until its WPS light blinks.

– Wait for the printer to establish a connection. The wireless light on the printer will stop blinking or indicate a solid light once connected.

– Once connected, install HP printer software or drivers on your computer or device to complete the setup and start printing[1][3][4].

If your printer doesn’t support WPS or your router lacks a WPS button, some HP printers offer **Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct** features. These allow you to connect your device directly to the printer’s wireless network without a router, although this is a different setup and mainly suited for printing without internet access[3].

This WPS method is fast, secure, and doesn’t need a printer screen, making it the best option for wireless setup of screenless HP printers.