The need for wireless printing is inevitable in homes and offices today. With HP printers, connecting the printer to WiFi is as easy as it can get. You can print from any device without having to deal with cables. If you need a complete guide on how to connect WiFi to your HP printer, you have come to the right place. Just follow these steps, and your printer will be connected in no time.
Checklist Before Setup
Before configuring WiFi on your HP printer, having the following is important:
- Reliable WiFi internet connection
- WiFi Network Name (SSID) and WiFi password
- An HP Printer that can connect wirelessly
- A smartphone or computer to do the configuration
Also Read: Easy Ways to Connect Epson Printer to WiFi for Seamless Printing
Step-by-Step Process to Set Up WiFi on Your HP Printer
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Enabling HP Auto Wireless Connect Feature on the printer
Several HP printers have an Auto Wireless Connect feature, which automatically connects your printer to the WiFi network without requiring any further action. The steps are as follows:
Switch on your HP printer.
- Go to the HP Support page and download the most current HP printer software on your computer.
- In case it asks for the type of connection, select Wireless – Make a wireless connection to the printer.
- Proceed with the instructions on the screen to complete the set up.
- For those printers that do not support Auto Wireless Connect, you can use the following alternatives.
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Connecting through the Wireless Setup Wizard
For HP printers with a touch screen, it is much simpler to use the Wireless Setup Wizard.
- Power on the printer and set it to setup mode.
- Use the touch screen to select Wireless or Network.
- Select Wireless Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard.
- From the list, select your WiFi network.
- Input the WiFi password and click on confirm.
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Method
In case your printer and router are equipped with WPS, then do the following:
- Press the Wireless button on the printer’s body and hold it until it starts blinking.
- Within two minutes, the WPS button on your WiFi router must be pressed.
- Wait until the Printer connects automatically, and after that its wireless light will stop blinking.
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Using the HP Smart App Method
This procedure for establishing a connection or managing your printer would require utilizing the HP Smart App, which aids in user convenience:
- Downloading and installing the HP Smart App on a computer or a smartphone is the first step.
- After doing this, open the app and then click on Add Printer.
- Connect the printer to WiFi by following the instructions displayed on your screen.
- Finally, confirm by printing a test page, which now should work after being assigned to the WiFi connection.
Solving Common Issues Regarding WiFi Connection Troubles
Your HP printer may sometimes just not connect to WiFi. To remedy that, here are a few common tips that help out in troubleshooting the issues:
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Rebooting the Devices
Switch off your printer, computer, and router. After waiting for 30 seconds, turn them all back on together.
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Evaluate your WiFi’s Signal Strength
Check if your printer is located too far away from the signal range of the WiFi router. If this is not the case, try moving your printer, as it could assist in improving the connection and signal strength.
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Updating the Printer’s Firmware might be Necessary
The connection issues at hand could just be due to the outdated printer firmware causing havoc. Go to the HP Support website and update the newest firmware for your printer.
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Reset Network Settings
As a final step, return your printer’s network settings to their original state and try configuring the WiFi once more.
Securing Your HP Printer on a Wireless Network
While connecting an HP printer to the wireless network, make sure to consider network security for business. Here’s how to secure your printer so that it won’t be accessed by unauthorized users:
- Ensure that your Wi-Fi password is complex.
- Turn off Wi-Fi Direct if it is not needed.
- Turn on encryption settings for printers.
- Update printer firmware regularly.
- Restrict access to the printer to only selected devices.
Conclusion
No matter which technique you use, be it Auto Wireless Connect, Wireless Setup Wizard, WPS, or the HP Smart App, connecting your HP printer to the WiFi is straightforward and adds to the benefits of using the device with enhanced security features.
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