The HP Printer Setup Wizard is a built-in feature on many HP printers that guides you step-by-step to connect your printer to a wireless network. To use it, you typically access your printer’s control panel or touchscreen, go to the “Setup” or “Network Settings” menu, then select the “Wireless Setup Wizard.” From there, you choose your WiFi network and enter the password to connect the printer[1][4].
There are several common methods for setting up your HP printer using the wizard or alternative means:
– **Wireless Setup Wizard (via printer touchscreen):** Use the printer’s interface to find your WiFi network and enter the password[1][4].
– **WPS (WiFi Protected Setup):** Press the WPS button on your router, then on your printer within 2 minutes, to connect without typing a password[1].
– **USB Setup Method:** Connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable, run HP software or the HP Smart app, then add the printer and configure wireless settings during the installation[1].
– **HP Smart App:** For some models, activating “Wi-Fi Setup Mode” makes the printer discoverable; then use the HP Smart app on your PC or mobile device to complete the setup over WiFi[2].
If the printer repeatedly prompts to “return to setup wizard” despite being set up, this can indicate driver or network configuration issues; reinstalling drivers or resetting network settings may help[3].
In summary, the HP Printer Setup Wizard is accessed via the printer’s control panel under network or wireless settings to connect it to WiFi, with alternative options like WPS, USB, and the HP Smart app available depending on your printer model[1][2][4].