With HP wireless printer setup, you will be able to connect your printer with your computer or smartphone or laptop and can print wirelessly. HP is a pioneer in manufacturing printing devices and some of the leading models such as Envy, Tango, Office-jet, Deskjet and few others have created a benchmark in wireless printing.
If you have just bought the HP printer then the first step is HP Printer Setup. The best part is it doesn’t take much of your time and within 10 minutes your printer is ready to give amazing and glossy printouts.
Your wireless printer will provide you Scan, copy along with printouts. You can also download the HP Smart app to get notifications about cartridge change or can contact the HP Printer Support with the help of an app.
How to do HP Wireless Printer Setup?
If you do not know how to proceed with setup then this tutorial will be of much help. Let’s start from the basics. At first, you need to unpack your Printer and
· Take out your printer from the box and keep it on a flat surface. If your printer had an output tray separated then keep it beneath the printer or read the user manual.
· Take out the power cord and ink cartridges that came along the printer.
· Install the ink cartridges safely in the cartridge access area.
· Fix the power cord to the printer and another end to the wall socket or read the user manual. initial installation may vary as per the particular HP Printer model.
· Ensure to save any online Job or downloading before proceeding with the set up because at times during the procedure your computer may not be connected to the internet.
Now you have successfully completed the initial setup proceed further for final execution. Now for more insights into HP Printer Setup choose the following methods depending upon your printer model and type.
1. HP Auto Wireless Connect
This is an advanced HP technology which connects your printer to the wireless network without any need of password or wired cable and you can use your printer hassle-free. Many new HP printers are coming up with this facility but not all computers are compatible to use it. Rather your PC should meet the following requirements.
ü If you are using Windows then it should have vista or new configuration and for Mac users, Mac OS X 10.5 or above is needed.
ü Your computer should be connected to the wireless network and controlled by a wireless adapter.
ü The computer you’re connecting to the wireless network should not be using static IP address.
Here is how to proceed with HP wireless printer setup. Try to complete for the process within 2 hours or else you will do the restore network settings (explained in next section).
· At first, you need to visit HP printer homepage and install the software by selecting the model name on the webpage.
· Now follow the instructions provided to you on your computer screen.
· Thereafter click “Network (Ethernet/wireless)”, click “Yes”. Now your printer will automatically be connected to your network, ensure your wireless router to be turn on.
· This will complete the HP Printer auto wireless connect procedure.
If you have been trying to connect your printer to the wireless network and for more than two hours then you will have to reset the mode by using “Restore Network Settings”. To do this.
a) On your printer control panel click “Wireless” button.
b) Then click “Settings”.
c) Now you’ll have to click “Restore Network Settings” or “Restore Network Defaults”.
2. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
The next step of HP wireless printer setup will use the WPS pushbutton mode if you don’t know how to use it then consult the printer manual or contact the HP customer support. Ensure the following things:
· Your router should have the WPS pushbutton.
· Both your HP printer model and the router must support the WPS pushbutton mode.
· You should use the WPE or WPE2 to Security in your wireless network.
Let’s start connecting…
a) On your printer control panel or at the backside press “WPS Pushbutton”, the location may vary as per the model of your HP Printer.
b) Wait for 2 minutes.
c) Now at the backside of your router press “WPS Button”.
3. HP Wireless Printer Setup using Touch Panel
If your printer is equipped with Control Panel or a display then you should use this step or otherwise jump to the next section.
a) Ensure that your printer is turned on and Control Panel is active.
b) Now select the “network” button or click “wireless” icon.
c) In the next menu select “settings” and from the drop-down menu select “wireless set up wizard”.
d) Now you will have to select your “wireless network name” from the list.
e) Enter your wireless password when asked.
f) If the Control Panel does not display your network name then scroll to the bottom and type your exact wireless network name. (Consider upper case and lower as well while typing)
4. HP Wireless Printer Setup with USB
The section will require are USB cable to connect your printer with Computer. Ensure that your computer and printer are turned on.
First, you need to Download Software For Printer and Computer and follow the on screen instructions. Whenever prompted then connect or disconnect the USB cable.
You may be asked to put the network name when downloading the software.
Conclusion
After following these steps you will be able to do HP Printer Setup with an ease. You should also know the printer type and the configuration of your computer to select the right method for you.
The first method doesn’t require you to enter your Wi-Fi password and you can proceed with the setup procedure but your computer should qualify the configuration criteria. Last two steps will be chosen upon the presence of touch display. If you are finding any issue in HP Wireless printer setup then contact the HP Printer Support.
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