The **WPS PIN for an HP printer** is an 8-digit code generated by the printer during the wireless setup to securely connect it to your Wi-Fi network without entering the Wi-Fi password manually. This code appears only when initiating the WPS PIN connection process, is usually valid for about 5 to 10 minutes, and must be entered in your router’s WPS setup or on your computer when prompted[2][4][5].
To find the WPS PIN on your HP printer, the typical methods are:
– **On printers with a display/touchscreen:**
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Go to the printer’s *Wireless* or *Network Settings*.
3. Navigate to *Wi-Fi Protected Setup* or *WPS Setup*.
4. Select *WPS PIN* option.
5. The printer will display an 8-digit WPS PIN on its screen.
6. Enter this PIN on your router’s admin page or on your computer when prompted during setup[1][2][4][5].
– **On printers without a display:**
1. Press the *Wireless* button on the printer to start the WPS process (usually a blue flashing light appears).
2. Follow the router’s WPS push button method or check your router’s instructions because the PIN method may not be supported directly[1][4].
– **Alternative ways:**
– Use the *HP Smart app* to print a Network Configuration page that may include the WPS PIN[4].
– Sometimes the WPS PIN sticker is physically on the printer (back or bottom), but more commonly it is generated dynamically during setup[4].
Once you get the PIN displayed on your printer screen, you must enter it promptly into your router’s WPS interface or on your computer as instructed. The PIN typically only shows when you are connecting via WPS PIN method and disappears after it times out or you complete the connection[5].
Thus, to get your HP printer’s WPS PIN, turn on the printer, access its wireless control panel, choose the WPS PIN method, and use the displayed 8-digit code to connect your printer to the Wi-Fi network[1][2][4][5].