To connect an 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 connection to establish. You can also use the HP Smart app on your computer or phone to simplify the setup process.
Here is a concise step-by-step guide:
1. **Prepare your printer and Wi-Fi network:** Place the printer within range of your Wi-Fi router and power it on.
2. **Access wireless setup on the printer:** On the printer’s control panel (touchscreen or buttons), navigate to the wireless setup or network settings. Look for options like “Wireless Setup Wizard” or “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”.
3. **Select your Wi-Fi network:** From the list of available networks, choose your Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
4. **Enter the Wi-Fi password:** When prompted, input your network password accurately.
5. **Confirm connection:** The printer will connect to the network, indicated by a steady wireless light or confirmation on screen.
6. **Print a test page** to verify connectivity.
Alternatively, you can use the **HP Smart app** on your smartphone or computer:
– Download and open the HP Smart app.
– Tap “Add Printer” or “New Printer.”
– Follow the prompts to find your printer.
– Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
– Complete the setup as guided in the app.
If your printer supports **Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)**, you can press the WPS button on your router and then select WPS on your printer to connect without typing the password.
If printing from a mobile device, and using Wi-Fi Direct (printer creates its own Wi-Fi network), make sure to connect your phone directly to the printer’s Wi-Fi network (usually named like “HP-Print-XX-XXXX”) rather than your home Wi-Fi, but note that this disables internet access on your phone during printing[1][2][3][4][5].