To connect your **HP Smart Tank 580** printer to Wi-Fi, follow these key steps:
1. **Prepare the printer for wireless setup:**
– Make sure the printer is powered on.
– Press and hold the **Wireless** button on the printer for several seconds until the wireless light starts blinking, indicating it’s ready to connect or reset the Wi-Fi settings[2][4].
2. **Use the HP Smart app:**
– Download and install the **HP Smart app** on your smartphone or computer (available for Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac).
– Open the app and select the option to set up a new printer.
– The app will guide you to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network by detecting the printer’s temporary Wi-Fi and then prompting you to select your home Wi-Fi and enter its password[1][5].
3. **Troubleshooting tips if connection fails:**
– Restart the printer and your router.
– Reset the printer’s network settings by holding the Wi-Fi and Cancel buttons together for about 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi light blinks[4].
– Wait a few minutes and try connecting again via the HP Smart app[3].
– Ensure your router is operational and that the printer is within range.
For detailed visual guidance, HP and community experts have video tutorials showing the step-by-step Wi-Fi setup for HP Smart Tank printers, including the 580 model[1][3].
If after multiple attempts the printer still won’t connect, you might want to consult HP’s official support page specific to your model or community forums where solutions for common wireless connection problems are shared[2][5].