How To Connect Hp Printer To Wifi?

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How To Connect Hp Printer To Wifi

Most of the HP printer models support wireless connectivity. You can connect your HP printer to Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices over a Wi-Fi network.

Here we will show how to connect HP printer to WiFi in two ways.

  • Using HP Smart
  • Using Wi-Fi Protected setup

The above two methods are simple and easy to perform.

Read me first…

  • Before you begin the Wi-Fi setup process, check if your HP printer supports the wireless network.
  • If not, check if there is a way to connect your printer to the Wi-Fi network using an external wireless network adapter.
  • If yes, get the external adapter that is compatible with your HP printer.
  • Make sure that you have completed the basic printer setup as per the instructions of the manufacturer.
  • Make sure that you have your HP printer driver software or an app downloaded.
  • If not, download it from your HP printer’s support page.
  • Gather your Wi-Fi network’s username and password.
  • Make sure that your Wi-Fi router or access point is turned ON and ready for the connectivity process.
  • Follow these steps we can execute that how to connect HP printer to WiFi.

Let’s start

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

  • Turn your HP printer ON.
  • For printers with a Wi-Fi button: press and hold the Wireless button for at least 3 seconds. Once the Wi-Fi light starts blinking, release the wireless button.
  • For printer with control panel menus: locate and tap the Network icon. Go to the network settings section. Select the Wi-Fi Protected Setup option followed by Push. Tap the Start button. Within 2 minutes, press & hold the WPS button on the router for 3 seconds.
  • Once your HP printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network, connect the computer to the same network and begin the driver installation.
  • During the driver installation, you will be asked to select a connection type. Select the Wireless option followed by WPS (Push).
  • Click the Cancel button when the computer prompts you to enter a WPS PIN.
  • Complete the driver installation by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • Perform these steps we can execute that how to connect HP printer to WiFi.

Using HP Smart (iOS)

  • If you want to connect your HP printer to an iPad or iPhone, then you can use the HP Smart app.
  • First, gather the following materials and then begin the setup process.
  • An iPad or iPhone connected to an active network.
  • Check if the Bluetooth option is turned on your iPad or iPhone.
  • Turn your HP printer on if it turned OFF.
  • Make sure that you have connected your iOS and the HP printer to the same wireless network.
  • From your iOS device, go to the HP printer’s official site.
  • Select the HP Smart app and tap on the Download on the App Store button.
  • Now, you will be directed to the App Store.
  • Install the HP Smart application on your iOS device by following the prompts displayed on the screen.
  • Once the HP Smart app is installed, open it by tapping its icon available on the screen.
  • Perform the prompts displayed on the screen.
  • Wait for some time while the HP Smart app tries to detect your HP printer.
  • Once the printer is detected, you’re ready to perform the print operation from your iOS device.
  • By using these steps we can execute that how to connect HP printer to WiFi.