Are you someone who bought a new HP printer but is confused about how to connect to your Wi-Fi? Don’t worry; by the end of this blog, we will clear all of your doubts regarding the connection of your HP printer. Setting up your HP printer is a very easy step; the only thing you need is your printer and the HP Smart app. Although there are other ways to connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi, in this blog, we will talk about the best method to connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi. So let us start our blog on how to connect my HP printer to Wi-Fi.
Step 1: Download and Install the HP Smart Application
The HP Smart application helps you in setting up and connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi. There are many tasks you can perform with the HP Smart app, like printing and sharing documents. You can find the link to download the HP Smart Application on the official website of HP. To use the app, you will need an HP account.
Step 2: Put Your HP Printer on Wi-Fi Setup Mode
When you power on your HP printer for the first time, it is, by default, on the Wi-Fi setup mode. The Wi-Fi setup mode lasts for two hours; you can renter to the Wi-Fi setup mode using the following options:
- For Touch screen HP printers: Click on the Setup or wireless menu. After that, click on Settings or Network setup. Finally, click on “Restore Network Settings.”
- HP printers without touchscreen: For HP printers without a touchscreen, press and hold the Cancel and Wireless button until the power button of the printer flashes. After this, you will see a Wireless indication, which means it is successfully put on the Setup mode.
Step 3: Connect Your HP Printer to Your Wi-Fi
Firstly open the HP Smart app, and choose Setup a new printer. After that, the HP Smart app will scan for the nearby printers which are in the Wi-Fi setup mode. Within a few seconds, it will scan for your HP printer.
After the HP Smart app has found your printer, click on the Setup button on your HP Smart app, and it will show you your HP printer with the model name. Then you will see a confirmation on your HP Smart app that it is ready to be connected. Once you see the message, tap on Continue. Then the HP Smart app will ask you to enter the Wi-Fi password for your network with which it is currently connected. Confirm your Wi-Fi password and click on Continue.
After your HP printer has been connected to your Wi-Fi network, you must confirm your printer’s proximity to your router for security reasons. And if you want to know the status of your printer’s Wi-Fi connection, you can check by your printer or via your HP Smart app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not able to connect to an HP printer with Wi-Fi?
If your printer does not connect to your Wi-Fi, the first step is to restart your mobile device or computer. After that, restore the printer to Wi-Fi set-up mode. To do that, open the Setup menu on your printer. Then click on Settings or Network setup, and then tap on Restore Network Settings.
How to connect my hp printer to a new Wi-Fi network?
Follow the below instructions to connect your HP printer to a new Wi-Fi connection:
- Click on the Start menu, and after that, click on Settings.
- After that, go to Printers & scanners in Settings.
- Now tap on Add Device.
- And your Computer will find the device, and all you have to do is click on Connect, corresponding to your device name.
How do I connect my HP printer to my Wi-Fi router wirelessly?
Follow the following instructions to connect your HP printer to the Wi-Fi router:
- Firstly go to the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router and printer.
- After that, press the WPS button on your router.
- Then press the WPS button on your HP printer.
- After pressing the WPS button on both electronic devices, both devices will connect to each other and connect to your wireless network.
How to reset the HP printer with a new Wi-Fi connection?
If you need to reset the HP printer Wi-Fi configuration, do these:
- Press and hold your HP printer’s Wi-Fi button.
- Hold the button for at least 5 seconds.
- Release the button when you a pop-up on the display panel appears.
Why is My Wi-Fi not able to find my HP printer?
If you’re not able to connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi, follow the below instructions.
- Go to Settings.
- After that, click on Printers & Scanners.
- Now tap on your HP printer and remove it from the Wi-Fi list.
- After that, click on Add a Printer or Scanner for reading your device to the list.
- Now after following the above steps, your Wi-Fi will again be connected to your HP printer.
