To set up an HP printer wirelessly, you typically have four main methods:

1. **Using the Printer’s Wireless Setup Wizard (for printers with a display):**
– Access the printer’s control panel.
– Navigate to **Setup** or **Network Settings**.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Choose your WiFi network and enter the password.
– Wait for the confirmation light or message showing a successful connection[1].

2. **Using WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) if your router supports it:**
– Press the **WPS button** on your router.
– Within 2 minutes, press the **WPS button** on your printer.
– Wait for the printer to confirm connection with a solid WiFi light.
– No password entry is required; it’s a quick, secure setup method[1][3].

3. **Using the HP Smart app (recommended for smartphones or computers):**
– Connect your smartphone or computer to the WiFi network.
– Download and open the **HP Smart** app.
– Put the printer in Wi-Fi setup mode (e.g., press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the light pulses).
– From the app’s home screen, select **Add Printer**.
– Choose your printer and follow prompts to connect it to your wireless network by entering the WiFi password.
– When connected, the app confirms successful setup and you can print wirelessly[2][5].

4. **USB Setup (for printers without display screens or as an alternative):**
– Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
– Install the HP software or HP Smart app.
– Use the software’s wizard to select the wireless network and enter the password.
– After configuration, disconnect the USB; your printer will operate wirelessly[1].

**Additional tips:**

– Ensure your printer is within range of the WiFi router and that you are connecting to a 2.4 GHz network (some printers do not support 5 GHz WiFi)[1].
– Avoid choosing any printer names with “DIRECT” in them during setup, as these are Wi-Fi Direct connections, not regular network connections[2].
– For HP printers that support HP+ or HP Instant Ink, you may be prompted to sign up during the HP Smart app setup process[2].

This guidance covers most HP wireless printer models and common configurations as of 2025. If your printer model has special instructions, check the manual or HP’s official support site for specific details.