To connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi, you generally need to power on the printer, access its wireless setup menu, select your Wi-Fi network, enter the Wi-Fi password, and wait for the printer to establish the connection. You can either use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method if your router supports it or manually select the network and enter the password via the printer’s control panel or the HP Smart App[1][2][3][4][5].
Key methods:
– **Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):**
– Ensure your HP printer supports WPS and your router has a WPS button.
– On the printer, press and hold the Wireless button until it blinks or navigate to the WPS Push Button option in Network or Wireless settings.
– Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the router until its WPS light blinks.
– The printer will automatically connect without needing the network name or password[1][4].
– **Manual Wi-Fi Setup via Printer Control Panel:**
– Turn on the printer.
– Navigate to the Wireless or Network Setup Menu.
– Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard or Wireless Setup.
– Find and select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
– Enter your Wi-Fi password carefully.
– Wait for connection confirmation, usually indicated by a steady wireless indicator or message on the printer screen[2][4][5].
– **Using the HP Smart App (for Windows, Android, or iOS):**
– Download and open the HP Smart App on your device.
– Turn on the printer and ensure its Wi-Fi light is blinking.
– Add a new printer within the app.
– Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password in the app.
– Follow any on-screen prompts; the printer’s Wi-Fi light will stop blinking when connected[3].
Additional tips:
– Place the printer within range of the Wi-Fi router.
– If problems occur, restart your printer and router, and try again or use the HP troubleshooting guides[2].
– After connection, you can install the full HP printer software on your computer or device for added features[1][2].
Following these steps should get your HP printer connected to your Wi-Fi network for wireless printing.