4 Simple Ways To Add an HP Printer to a Wireless Network

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This wikiHow article teaches you how to connect a wireless HP printer to your Wi-Fi network. Doing so will allow you to print from a computer on the same network without attaching the printer to your computer . Not all HP printers have wireless functionality , so make sure your printer can connect to the internet before continuing.

Adding Your HP Printer to a Wi-Fi Network

  1. Turn on Setup Mode on your printer.
  2. Open the HP Smart app.
  3. Select Set Up a New Printer or Add Printer .
  4. Select Get Started .
  5. Click or tap Set Up next to your printer.
Method 1
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Using the HP Smart App

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  1. This allows the HP Smart app to connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network. If your printer was previously connected to a different Wi-Fi network, enabling setup mode will reset those settings. To enable setup mode:
    • If the printer has a touchscreen, tap the Wireless or Setup menu, then go to Network setup/Settings > Restore Network Settings .
    • If there is no touchscreen, press and hold the Wi-Fi and X buttons for 5 seconds until you see the Power light blink. Release the buttons and wait at least 60 seconds for the Wireless light to blink blue. [1]
    • If you're using the printer with a guest network, like in a college dorm room or hotel, this method won't work, and you'll need to connect with the Wi-Fi direct connection instead.
  2. If you don't already have it, you can get it for free from the Microsoft Store (for Windows computers and mobile devices), App Store (for Macs), iOS App Store (for iPads and iPhones), and the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hp.printercontrol&hl=en_US&gl=US Google Play Store (for Android tablets and phones).
    • Turn on Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device using the HP Smart app so it can find the printer.
    • Click or tap Accept All if you see a "Welcome to HP Smart" window when you open the app.
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  3. Exactly what's on the screen varies depending on your device.
    • If the printer you're using has an "e" after the model name (like HP OfficeJet Pro 9020e or ENVY Inspire 7200e), you have an HP+ printer, meaning more features are tied to your account. At this point in the app, click or tap Sign In and sign in with your HP account name and password. Return to your printer and tap either the check icon or the information button to continue.
  4. It's generally the first option you see.
    • You must do this within 2 hours of putting your printer in Restore Network Settings.
  5. Once you opt to Get Started setting up a new printer, your app will scan for printers that are ready to connect.
    • If you don't see your printer, turn it off, turn it back on, and re-enable Setup Mode so the Wireless light is blue again.
    • Proceed following on-screen instructions to complete the connection. It might take a few minutes before the printer appears in the app for you to use it. [2]
    • If you have an HP+ printer, tap Continue and either Activate HP+ or Confirm . Sign into your account again, then follow the on-screen instructions to claim your free ink. [3]
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Using Wireless Setup Wizard (Touchscreen)

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  1. The name of this menu varies depending on your printer type.
    • Use this method if the printer has a touchscreen.
  2. If you don't see this option, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup , WPS , or Push Button .
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    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) enables wireless connectivity between your printer and router. This feature connects your printer to a wireless network without using a computer or network name and password. Instead, you will use the WPS button or the WPS pin (unique code used for device connection).

  3. Select the network from the list, then enter the password. Once connected, use HP Smart to print, scan, and copy from your printer wirelessly!
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Using Wireless Setup Wizard (No Touchscreen)

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  1. It'll be called something like like "HP=Setup <Your printer name>", or "HP=Setup<EE_DeskJet 2700 series>." You need to connect this temporary network to complete Wi-Fi setup.
    • If you don't see your HP printer as an available Wi-Fi network, put the printer back into Setup Mode. To do this, press and hold the Wireless and X buttons until the Power button blinks, then wait for the Wireless LED to blink blue.
  2. Go to https://192.168.223.1 in a web browser. If you see an error message, continue to the page. You might need to select > Proceed . You'll see the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS).
  3. You'll find it in the printer's cartridge access area.
  4. To do this, go to Network > Wireless > Wireless Setup Wizard > Next . Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password to continue.
    • If you are using a VPN , disable it temporarily.
    • Once you add your Wi-Fi network, the EWS will connect the printer to Wi-Fi, and you can add the printer to your HP Smart app. [4]
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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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  1. The light should start flashing.
    • For HP Deskjet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers, press and hold the Wi-Fi and Power buttons on the back of the printer for 3 seconds until the Edge or Wireless light starts flashing.
    • This method only works if you don't have a touchscreen.
  2. You must do this within 2 minutes of putting your printer in Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mode or the mode will deactivate.
    • When the light next to the "Wireless" button on your printer stops flashing, it's connected to your Wi-Fi network, and you can connect it to the HP Smart app to use it.
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    Can I connect to an HP printer if my printer is not on the same network as my computer?
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    No, that is impossible. You would have to connect either the printer to the same network as your computer, or you would have to connect your computer to the same network as your printer.
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    iPads still have the capability of connecting to your home network as well as cell network. Go to settings, Wi-fi, and then connect to your network. More than likely, you will have to go to the app store and download an app that allows you to print to the printer you have.
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    How do I connect my printer to my wireless network when it says it's connected when it's not?
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    Go to Add a Printer in Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Click on Add a Network, wireless or Bluetooth Printer. Check if your printer is displayed in the printer list.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3967769-3956733-16
      2. ↑ https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_1716406-1413451-16
      3. ↑ https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5098782-5098911-16
      4. ↑ https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_1780623-1698506-16

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