The **PIN on the back of an HP printer** typically refers to a **secure PIN code** used to access certain printer features such as the Embedded Web Server settings, or it may refer to a **WPS PIN** used for wireless network setup.
Here is how you can locate the PIN:
– For many HP printers, the **PIN is on a label located on the back of the printer**. You might need to tilt the printer gently or look closely to find this label. This label usually contains factory default credentials including a Username and a PIN code[1].
– Some HP models place this label inside the printer in the cartridge access area (front side), or near the toner cartridge if the printer has an automatic document feeder[1].
– If it is a **WPS PIN** used for connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi router, this PIN often appears on the printer’s control panel display during setup. On printers without a display, the WPS PIN might be found on a sticker on the printer or by printing a network configuration page using buttons on the printer[2][3].
– If you are being asked to enter an 8-digit PIN from the router label while connecting via Wi-Fi, this is typically the PIN printed on your wireless router, not the printer[4].
To summarize:
| PIN Type | Location/How to Find |
|——————-|——————————————————-|
| Printer access PIN | Label on back of printer or inside cartridge access area[1] |
| WPS PIN (Wi-Fi) | On printer display during setup, on printer label, or via printed network config page[2][3] |
| 8-digit router PIN| On your router’s label (not printer)[4] |
Look for a label or sticker on the back of your HP printer as a first step to find the printer access PIN. For network setups, the WPS PIN may be displayed on the printer screen or printed from the device. If you are asked for a PIN during Wi-Fi setup, confirm whether it is the router’s PIN or the printer’s WPS PIN to avoid confusion.