New technologies have made your HP printer smarter than ever, making it simple and convenient to print. From now on, you can print anything anytime at any place. Moreover, you can just print documents from your mobile devices. Are you looking for how to connect your HP printer to WiFi? Start from here and begin a joyful journey of easy printing.
You have 4 options to connect your HP printer to WiFi:
- HP Auto Wireless Connect
- Wireless Setup Wizard
- WPS Push Button Connect
- Connect your HP printer without a router
Method 1: HP Auto Wireless Connect
HP Auto Wireless Connect allows you to connect your printer to your wireless network automatically. You don’t need to connect any cables or enter your wireless network settings such as your network name or password.
To use this option, you need to install the software for your printer first.
- Go to the HP Support page for software download and enter your printer model. Download the driver according to your Operating System and follow the on-screen instructions to install it into your computer.
- Turn on your printer and run the software.
- When you’re prompted for Network connection type (Ethernet/Wireless), choose Wireless and then click Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer (recommended).
Wait for your printer to connect. This may take a few minutes. When it’s done, just click Finish. Now your HP printer is ready for a print job.
Method 2: Wireless Setup Wizard
You can connect your HP printer to WiFi with Wireless Setup Wizard on your printer’s control panel. This method applies only to the HP printer with a graphics display.
- Power on your printer.
- Unplug any USB or Ethernet cables from your printer.
- From the control panel of your printer, tap the wireless icon or go to the Network menu.
- Select Wireless Settings and then tap Wireless Setup Wizard.
- Find your network and enter the WEP or WPA key, then click OK.
Note: If you can’t find your WiFi name in the list, you can Enter New Network Name manually.
Method 3: WPS Push Button Connect
If both your router and HP printer support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) push-button mode, you can simply connect your printer to WiFi with a simple push on your printer and router within 2 minutes.
- Step 1: Push the WPS button on your printer.
If there’s no physical push button on your printer, you can go to the control panel to start the WPS pushbutton mode. Tap the Wireless menu, then click Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Select the WPS Button option. Then you’ll be prompted to press the WPS button on your router.
- Step 2: Press the WPS push button on your router within 2 minutes.
Note: If your computer asks for a Pin, you can take a look at your printer. If the pin code doesn’t show up, you can get it from the Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Method 4: Connect your HP Printer without a router
Actually, you don’t need an Internet connection to finish your print job. Wi-Fi Direct™ and HP Wireless Direct allow you to print documents directly from your smartphones, tablets, or computer. All you need is to connect your device to the printer’s HP WiFi just like any other wireless network.
Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct?
Both features enable your devices to connect your printer directly, but there are certain differences between them. For instance, Wi-Fi Direct allows your devices to maintain an Internet connection simultaneously. However, you can’t get access to the network with HP Wireless Direct.
How to connect to Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct?
- Step 1: Turn on HP Wireless Direct or Wi-Fi Direct from the printer’s control panel. On the printer control panel, touch the HP wireless direct icon, or navigate to the Network Setup or Wireless Settings menu and touch Wireless Direct, and then turn on the connection.
- Step 2: On your computer or mobile devices, connect to Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct the same way you would for any other wireless network.
Note: The name format of Wi-Fi Direct and HP Wireless Direct is slightly different. Wi-Fi Direct: DIRECT-xx-HP-[printer model] HP Wireless Direct: HP-Print-xx-[printer model
- Step 3: You’ll be prompted for a WPA2 password if you’re using Wi-Fi Direct or HP Wireless Direct on security.
- Step 4: On your computer, open a document or photo on your computer or mobile devices, and click File> Print.
- For mobile devices, you can just tap Print from an app menu. If the app doesn’t support printing, you’ll need to install the latest version of the HP Printer Service Plugin application.
Bonus Tip
If your HP printer bumps into a connection problem or common printing issues such as not printing, the first thing you can always try is to update your HP printer driver.
As a translator for your computer and printer, drivers maintain the close interaction between them. Therefore, things can go wrong if the driver is outdated or corrupt.
Option 1 – Manually update your printer driver
To update your driver, you can go to HP Support for Software & Driver Download to get the latest and correct driver and install it manually.
Option 2 – Automatically update your printer driver
If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your video and monitor drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy – Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact HP wireless printer.
- Step 1: Download and install Driver Easy.
- Step 2: Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Step 3: Click Update button next to the HP printer driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).
- Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All.)
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team atsupport@drivereasy.com.
- Step 4: After updating the drivers, you’d better perform a restart for the changes to take effect.
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FAQs
How to Connect HP Printer to WiFi | Setup Guide - Driver Easy? ›
Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection.
Why won't my HP printer connect to my Wi-Fi? ›Restart the printer and the computer or mobile device to clear possible error conditions. Restore Wi-Fi setup mode. Most printers with a touchscreen display or menu: Open the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings.
How do I get my computer to recognize my printer? ›Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Under Printers & scanners, look for your printer. If you see your printer listed, you'll know it's installed. If you don't see your printer listed, select Add a printer or scanner.
Why is my printer not connecting to Wi-Fi? ›Even if the Wi-Fi signal in that room seems fine, try moving your printer closer to the router if you're having connection issues. If your printer has a sub-par Wi-Fi chip, it may need a super strong signal to stay connected. (This should go without saying, but make sure the Wi-Fi name and password are correct.)
How do I manually connect to a network printer? ›Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Under Add printers & scanners, select Add a printer or scanner. Choose the printer you want, and then select Add Device. If you don't see the printer you want, select The printer that I want isn't listed.
How do I connect my printer directly to my router? ›Connect your wireless printer to your home network by clicking on the WPS button on your printer and router. You will then have to press the WPS button on your router to discover new devices, then push the WPS button on the printer. This will automatically detect and connect to your wireless network.
How do I connect my HP printer to my computer? ›Your printer should have been packaged with a USB cable regardless of whether it is a wireless or wired printer. Plug the cable into your printer and your computer's USB port. The direct linking should trigger your computer to recognize the printer and start up the software needed to complete the installation.
What do I do when my HP printer says not connected? ›Make sure the printer is near the Wi-Fi router, paper is loaded in the main tray, and that it is turned on. On your Windows computer, open Printers & Scanners and delete the printer. Open the HP Smart app, and sign in. If you do not have HP Smart, download it from 123.hp.com or your app store, and create an HP account.
Why is the Wi-Fi light blinking on my HP printer? ›The Wireless light blinks when the printer is attempting to connect to the wireless router or access point. Wait a few minutes, and then check the light again. If the Wireless light is on and steady, the printer is connected and you can stop troubleshooting.
Why are my devices not finding my printer? ›Restart the printer and try again. Unplug the printer from an outlet. You can plug it back in again to see if it works this time. Check if the printer is properly set up or connected to your computer's system.
Why can't my computer find my printer driver? ›
An incompatible driver or corrupt file may be the reason you experience the Driver Unavailable error. Luckily, this is easy to fix if you take a methodical approach. All you need to do is check for any Windows updates and then install the latest driver for your printer.
How do I reconnect my HP printer after changing Wi-Fi? ›Reconnecting a Touchscreen Printer to a Wireless Network
Place the printer near the network router. Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings.
Connecting using a network key or PIN
If your printer doesn't have WPS, you'll probably have to enter a 'network key' – a series of numbers and letters – into the printer using the function buttons and screen on the printer in order to establish the connection between your printer and router.
- Step 1: Locate your settings. Once turned on and ready for configuration, you'll need to connect the printer to your home WiFi. ...
- Step 2: Link your WiFi network. ...
- Step 3: Complete connectivity. ...
- Step 4: Locate your printer settings. ...
- Step 5: Connect the printer to the computer.
Open Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key and typing cmd. Type netstat -r. Press Enter. You will now be able to see a list of network devices connected to your computer and your printer's IP.
Does printer need to be connected to the router to be wireless? ›While wireless printers don't necessarily require a router, they do need an intermediary to facilitate communication with another wireless device.
What happens when I press the WPS button on my router? ›The WPS button on your router assumes that if someone is in touching range of the router, they're allowed to connect a device to it. So, instead of typing in that lengthy password, you can hit the WPS button and connect a device that way. When you press the WPS button, the router begins looking for compatible devices.
How do I get my HP printer back online? ›Connect the printer power cord to the printer and turn the printer back on. Disconnect the power cord from your wireless router. Wait 10 seconds before reconnecting it. It may take a few minutes for your internet to come back on.
How do I manually connect my printer to my router? ›Connect your wireless printer to your home network by clicking on the WPS button on your printer and router. You will then have to press the WPS button on your router to discover new devices, then push the WPS button on the printer. This will automatically detect and connect to your wireless network.