If your HP wireless printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue:
### **1. Basic Checks**
– **Restart Devices**: Turn off your printer, router, and computer. Wait 30 seconds, then power them back on.
– **Check Wi-Fi Signal**: Ensure the printer is within range of your Wi-Fi router (avoid thick walls or interference).
– **Verify Wi-Fi Name/Password**: Make sure you’re connecting to the correct network with the right password.
– **Airplane Mode**: If your printer has it, ensure it’s turned off.
### **2. Reconnect Printer to Wi-Fi**
#### **Method 1: Use the Wireless Setup Wizard (Printer Panel)**
1. On the printer’s control panel, go to **Settings** (or **Wireless**).
2. Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
3. Choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the password when prompted.
4. Wait for the connection to establish.
#### **Method 2: Use WPS (If Supported)**
1. Press the **WPS button** on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the **WPS button** on your printer.
3. Wait for the connection to complete.
#### **Method 3: Connect via USB (Temporary)**
1. Connect the printer to your computer via USB.
2. Open **HP Smart** or **HP Printer Assistant**.
3. Follow the prompts to set up wireless.
### **3. Update Printer Firmware**
1. Go to [HP Support](https://support.hp.com).
2. Enter your printer model.
3. Download and install the latest firmware.
### **4. Check Router Settings**
– **Disable MAC Filtering**: If enabled, add your printer’s MAC address (found in network settings).
– **Use 2.4 GHz Band**: Some HP printers don’t support 5 GHz.
– **Disable VPN/Proxy**: These can interfere with connections.
### **5. Reset Network Settings on Printer**
1. Go to **Settings** > **Restore Defaults** or **Network Reset**.
2. Reconnect to Wi-Fi afterward.
### **6. Reinstall Printer Software**
1. Uninstall the printer driver from your computer.
2. Download the latest software from [HP Support](https://support.hp.com).
3. Reinstall and follow setup instructions.
### **7. Still Not Working?**
– **Try a Different Network**: Test with a mobile hotspot to rule out router issues.
– **Contact HP Support**: If all else fails, visit [HP Support](https://support.hp.com) or call customer service.
Let me know if you need help with any specific step!