The **Wi-Fi password for an HP printer’s Wireless Direct connection** (Wi-Fi Direct) is usually a unique number printed by the printer itself when you print a specific information page from the device. To get it, you typically need to:
1. Ensure the printer’s **Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled** — look for a printer+smartphone icon or Wi-Fi Direct symbol on the printer’s control panel.
2. Insert paper into the printer if required.
3. Press the **”i” button** or a combination of buttons (like the Wi-Fi button and the one above it simultaneously for 2-3 seconds) on the printer.
4. The printer will print a page showing the **Wireless Direct network name and password**.
This password is what you enter on your phone or computer to connect directly to the printer wirelessly[1][2][3].
If you’ve forgotten the Wi-Fi password for your printer’s connection to your home or office Wi-Fi network (not the Wi-Fi Direct), the default password may be printed on a sticker on the printer or included in the manual or original packaging. Otherwise, you will need to check the password saved on your router or reset the printer’s network settings and set it up again with your Wi-Fi[4].
In summary:
| Connection Type | How to find password |
|————————-|—————————————————————|
| **Wi-Fi Direct (printer’s own network)** | Print info page via “i” button or Wi-Fi + another button; password printed on page[1][2][3] |
| **Home/Office Wi-Fi Network** | Check sticker/manual for default or reset printer network and reconnect with your known Wi-Fi password[4] |
This method varies slightly depending on the printer model, but the core process of printing the Wi-Fi Direct password page is consistent for most HP DeskJet and OfficeJet models.