To set up your HP printer, follow these steps based on your printer model and connection preference:
1. **Wireless Setup via Printer’s Control Panel (for printers with a display):**
– Turn on the printer.
– On the printer’s control panel, navigate to the **Setup** or **Network Settings** menu.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list.
– Enter your Wi-Fi password.
– Wait for confirmation that the printer is connected to the network[1][2].
2. **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Method (if your router supports WPS):**
– Press the WPS button on your wireless router.
– Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your printer.
– Wait for a solid Wi-Fi light on the printer indicating a successful connection.
– This method does not require entering a password and is quick for printers without screens[1].
3. **USB Setup Method (for printers without a display or if you prefer wired setup):**
– Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable.
– Download and install the **HP Smart** app or HP printer software from the official HP site (123.hp.com).
– Open the app and choose “Add Printer Using USB Cable.”
– Follow on-screen instructions to configure the wireless settings through the software.
– Once setup is complete, you can remove the USB cable[1][3].
**Additional tips:**
– Verify that your printer model supports Wi-Fi before starting.
– Make sure your Wi-Fi network is operational and within range.
– Have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password ready during setup[2].
If you want to install your HP printer on your Windows computer after connecting it, you can add it via the **Printers & Scanners** settings or through the HP software installation process[4].
This covers the standard setup approaches for most HP printers. For model-specific instructions or troubleshooting, refer to the HP support website or the user manual.