how to set up hp wireless printer to ipad

To set up your HP wireless printer with your iPad, the best approach is to use the **HP Smart app**. First, ensure your iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you want the printer to use and that Bluetooth is enabled on the iPad. Turn on the HP printer and make sure it is ready and connected to your wireless network. Then install the HP Smart app from the App Store on your iPad, open it, and follow the prompts to add your printer to the app. This includes agreeing to terms, allowing notifications, and selecting your printer from the list to complete the wireless connection setup[1][2][4].

Alternatively, if your HP printer supports **AirPrint**, you can print without installing apps by making sure both devices share the same Wi-Fi network, opening the document or photo on your iPad, tapping the Share icon, selecting Print, choosing your AirPrint-enabled HP printer from the list, and then printing directly[3].

For initial connection, also ensure **Bluetooth and Location services are enabled on your iPad**, as this can help with printer discovery[4].

### Summary of key steps:
– Connect iPad to Wi-Fi network.
– Turn on your HP wireless printer and connect it to the same Wi-Fi.
– Enable Bluetooth and Location on iPad.
– Download and open the HP Smart app on your iPad.
– Add and set up your printer in HP Smart by following the on-screen instructions.
– Alternatively, use AirPrint directly if your printer supports it.

This process typically takes just a few minutes and makes your printer accessible wirelessly from your iPad for printing photos, documents, and more[1][2][3][4].