Setting up an HP printer on a wireless network can be done through various methods, including using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), the HP Smart app, or the printer’s wireless setup wizard. Here’s a step-by-step guide for each method:
### 1. **Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method**
**Requirements:**
– An HP printer that supports WPS push button mode.
– A router with a WPS button.
**Steps:**
1. **Ensure Support**: Check your printer and router for WPS support.
2. **Access Printer Settings**:
– If your printer has a Wireless button, press and hold it for three seconds until the wireless light blinks.
– If it doesn’t have a dedicated button, navigate to the Network or Wireless Settings menu, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then Push Button, and select Start.
3. **Press WPS Button on Router**: Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on your router for three to five seconds until the WPS light blinks.
4. **Establish Connection**: Wait for the printer to establish a connection. The wireless light on the printer should stop blinking or a confirmation message should appear[1][2].
### 2. **HP Smart App Method**
**Requirements:**
– An HP printer compatible with the HP Smart app.
– An Android or iOS device.
**Steps:**
1. **Prepare Printer**: Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the printer (if available) to enter Wi-Fi setup mode. The front-edge lighting will pulse and change color.
2. **Open HP Smart App**:
– Ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on your device.
– Open the HP Smart app and select “Add printer.”
3. **Connect to Network**: Select your printer model from the list, and follow the prompts to connect it to your wireless network[3].
### 3. **Wireless Setup Wizard Method**
**Requirements:**
– An HP printer with a control panel.
– Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.
**Steps:**
1. **Access Printer Settings**: Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu on your printer.
2. **Select Wireless Setup Wizard**: Choose this option to find and connect to your wireless network.
3. **Select Network Name**: Look for your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) in the list and select it.
4. **Enter Wi-Fi Password**: When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi password.
5. **Test Connection**: Print a test page to ensure the connection is successful[4][5].
Each method provides a convenient way to set up your HP printer for wireless printing. Choose the one that best suits your setup and preferences.