To connect your HP Instant Ink printer to Wi-Fi, the recommended method is to use the HP Smart app on your phone or computer. First, ensure your printer is powered on and connected to power and paper, then make sure your phone or computer is on the same Wi-Fi network you want the printer to join. Download and open the HP Smart app, sign in or create an HP account, then add your printer by tapping the “+” sign. Use the app’s Printer Settings and Network Setup options to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Once connected, your printer will be ready to print wirelessly and use HP Instant Ink services if subscribed[1][2][3].
If you encounter connection issues, try restarting your printer, computer, and router, then reset your printer’s network settings from its control panel. After the reset, reconnect to Wi-Fi via the wireless setup menu on the printer or the HP Smart app[4].
Another option, if not using the home Wi-Fi network, is HP Wireless Direct, which creates a direct wireless connection between your device and printer without requiring a Wi-Fi router. You enable HP Wireless Direct on the printer, connect to the printer’s Wi-Fi network from your device, and then print directly[2].
In summary, the easiest and most common way is using the HP Smart app for setup on your existing Wi-Fi network, but HP Wireless Direct is a useful alternative for direct printing without a router. Troubleshooting steps such as restarting devices and resetting network settings are helpful when problems arise[1][2][3][4].