How to set up an HP printer

Connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi

1. 1

   Prepare the printer

   Turn on the printer, router, and computer or phone. Connect the setup device to the Wi-Fi network the printer should use, and place the printer within reliable range of the router.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
2. 2

   Restore Wi-Fi setup mode when needed

   If the printer was previously configured or the HP app cannot find it, restore Wi-Fi setup mode using the instructions for the exact model. HP says setup mode normally remains available for two hours.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
3. 3

   Open the official HP app

   Get the HP app from 123.hp.com or the device's official app store. Choose the option to add or set up a printer, then select the printer when it appears.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
4. 4

   Complete the guided connection

   Follow the app prompts to send the Wi-Fi details to the printer and wait for setup to finish. Bluetooth may help discovery during setup, but printing does not occur over Bluetooth.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
5. 5

   Run a test print

   Print a one-page document. If the printer joins Wi-Fi but remains unavailable to the computer, continue with the offline diagnostic path.

   Source: HP Support — HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)

If setup fails