HP offers various printer models, some of which are wireless and some aren’t. You can head to 123.hp.com/setup to get the right HP software and drivers for your printer.
In this article, you will find the different methods of setting up a wireless HP printer.
Use HP Smart App to Set up HP Printer
The HP Smart app can be installed by Android, iOS, and Windows 10 users to configure a wireless printer. After using it, you can print, copy, and manage settings.
- Keep your HP printer and Wi-Fi router close to each other.
- Load white A4-sized paper in the tray.
- Touch the ‘Power’ button on your HP machine.
- Download and open the HP Smart app.
- You can head to 123.hp.com to download the app.
- Use the installation and setup instructions to connect your HP wireless printer.
Use the HP Auto Wireless Connect to Set up HP Printer
Windows 10 users with a router having a 2.4 GHz connection can use this method.
- Head to 123.hp.com to download the software of your HP printer model.
- Once you download it, double-tap the downloaded file.
- Run the software and power on your HP printer.
- Adhere to the instructions on your screen till you see the ‘Connection Type’ section.
- Now choose the ‘Wireless’ tab and tap ‘Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer.’
- Wait for some time till your printer connects.
- Afterward, you will see a confirmation message.
- Finally, tap ‘Finish’ to complete the setup.
Setup Printer Via the USB Cable Connection
Turn on your printer and adhere to these guidelines to set up the printer through the USB cable connection.
- Link your system to the printer through a cable.
- Visit 123.hp.com/setup to download the printer software.
- Wait till the software downloads.
- Now, run the software installation by following the instructions on your computer screen.
- Choose ‘Directly connect…USB cable.’
- Tap ‘Next.’
- Finally, click ‘Finish.’
Steps to Add HP Printer to a Wireless Network
After setting it up, it is easy to add your printer to the wireless network.
- Hit the I and Windows logo key simultaneously on the keyboard.
- After that, click the ‘Devices’ tab.
- Switch on your HP printer.
- Next, head to its ‘Network’ menu.
- You will see the printer display.
- Here, choose your wireless network name.
- Input the correct password to connect the HP printer to the Wi-Fi.
- Head back to your computer screen.
- Look below the ‘Printers & Scanners’ tab.
- Here, tap the ‘Plus’ button.
- It will let you add your existing printer to your network.
- Use your printer model from the list and tap ‘Add device.’
- Now, your wireless printer is ready.
- You can print wirelessly.
Summing up
Use these methods to set up your HP printer wireless and add it to your Windows system. Make sure to visit 123.hp.com/setup for suitable software and drivers for your printer model. You can also contact a printer technical expert if you face any printer issues.