If your HP printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi, the most effective fixes include restarting your printer and router, verifying you are connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network with the right password, and reconnecting the printer to the Wi-Fi through its control panel wireless setup wizard or network settings menu[1][3][5].
Here are step-by-step actions to troubleshoot:
1. **Restart your devices**: Turn off your printer and Wi-Fi router. Wait at least 30 seconds before turning them back on. This can resolve temporary conflicts preventing connection[1][3][5].
2. **Check Wi-Fi network settings**: Ensure your computer and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Confirm the network name (SSID) and password are entered correctly on the printer via the Wireless Setup Wizard or Network Settings menu on the printer control panel[1][3][5].
3. **Reset printer network settings**: If problems persist, restore your printer’s network settings to default via its control panel, then run the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect anew[3][5].
4. **Use Wi-Fi Direct if needed**: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your computer or phone directly to the printer’s network (named “DIRECT-…”) and enter the default password 12345678, then access the printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS) at 192.168.223.1 for further setup[4].
5. **Reinstall HP Smart app**: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Smart app, then use it to detect and add your printer on the same Wi-Fi network[5].
Additional practical tips:
– On the printer, a *steady blue wireless light* indicates connection; a *blinking light* means it’s trying to connect or disconnected. Make sure the wireless is turned on[2].
– Avoid connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network different from your computer’s or to a “Direct” network if you need scanning functionality[5].
Following these steps should restore your HP printer’s Wi-Fi connectivity in most cases[1][3][5].