To hook up your HP printer, you have several options depending on whether you want to connect via Wi-Fi, USB cable, or a wired network. Here are the key steps for each method:
### 1. Connect HP Printer via Wi-Fi
– **Place the printer near your Wi-Fi router** to ensure a strong signal.
– On the printer, open the **Setup, Network, or Wireless settings** menu.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Choose your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)** from the list.
– Enter your **Wi-Fi password** when prompted.
– On your computer, go to **Start > Devices and Printers**, then click **Add a printer**.
– Select your printer from the list and follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
– Your printer will now connect to the Wi-Fi network, allowing wireless printing from your computer or mobile devices[1][3].
Additional tip: If the printer isn’t detected, turn it on, and press the **Wi-Fi and Cancel buttons together** to enable wireless mode[1].
### 2. Connect HP Printer via USB Cable
– Ensure your computer has an available USB port.
– Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and the other end to your computer.
– The computer should recognize the device automatically.
– Follow any on-screen prompts to install drivers. If drivers do not automatically install, download the latest from HP’s website and run the installer as an administrator[2][4].
### 3. Connect HP Printer via Wired Ethernet Network
– Connect the printer to your router or network switch using an Ethernet cable.
– On the printer, open the **Network settings** and configure the network connection to Ethernet.
– Obtain the printer’s IP address (usually displayed on the printer control panel).
– On your computer, add the network printer by accessing **Devices and Printers > Add Printer**, and then choose the network printer using its IP address.
– Install any necessary drivers and verify the printer is connected[2].
### Important Notes
– Always ensure you have your **Wi-Fi network name and password** at hand if connecting wirelessly[2][3].
– If you want easier setup, use **HP Smart App** which guides through connecting and installing your printer.
– Keep your printer firmware and computer drivers up to date to avoid compatibility issues[2].
This should cover the main ways to hook up your HP printer depending on your preferred connection type.