How to Connect HP Printer to Wi-Fi

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you connect any HP printer to Wi-Fi — including DeskJet, ENVY, LaserJet, Smart Tank, and OfficeJet models.

Why Connect Your HP Printer to Wi-Fi?

Connecting your HP printer to a wireless network allows you to:

Print from any device without USB cables

Use Apple AirPrint or Google Print on mobile

Share one printer with multiple devices at home or work

Scan and send files directly from your printer to the cloud or email

Manage your printer from your phone via mobile apps

Check If Your HP Printer Supports Wireless Printing

Most modern HP printers support Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct.

Popular supported models:

HP DeskJet 2700 / 3700 / 4100

HP ENVY 5000 / 6000 / 6400e

HP LaserJet Pro P1102 / MFP M28

HP Smart Tank 580 / Ink Tank 410

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📡Look for a Wi-Fi icon on your printer's display

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Step-by-Step: How to Connect HP Printer to Wi-Fi

Step 1: Turn on your HP printer

Plug it in and press the power button.

Step 2: Reset network settings (optional, if already configured)

Hold the Wi-Fi + Cancel button on your printer for 5 seconds. This will clear any old networks.

Step 3: Access Wireless Setup on your printer

On the printer control panel, press the Wi-Fi icon or go to:Settings > Network > Wireless Setup WizardYour printer will begin searching for available networks.

Step 4: Choose your Wi-Fi network

Select your home or office Wi-Fi name (SSID). Enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted. Pro Tip:Use a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Some HP printers don't support 5GHz.

Step 5: Wait for confirmation

Your printer screen will show "Connected" or the Wi-Fi icon will stop blinking.

That's it!

Your HP printer should now be connected to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to AirPrint from Smart Air Printer app

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Can't Find Wi-Fi Setup on Your Printer?

If your printer has no screen (e.g., DeskJet 2700, HP LaserJet 1020), use one of these methods:

Method 1: HP Smart App (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

1Install the HP Smart app

2Choose Set up a new printer

3Follow the app's Wi-Fi configuration wizard

Method 2: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router

2Within 2 minutes, press the Wi-Fi button on your HP printer

3Wait for the connection to complete

Once your HP printer is connected to Wi-Fi, it will appear in your Printer App automatically. You can now:

Print PDFs, emails, and images from your iPhone or iPad using AirPrint

Scan directly to your phone using Printer app

Print from Google Docs or Drive using Android or Chromebook

Print from macOS or Windows in 1 click — no USB cable needed

Print Wirelessly from Any Device

iOS

Android

Mac

How to Reconnect HP Printer to Wi-Fi?

if it disconnects

􀁣Option 1: Restart your router and printer

􀁣Option 2: Re-run the Wireless Setup Wizard

􀁣Option 3: Ensure the device and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network

􀁣On iPhone:

Settings > Wi-Fi > Confirm same network as printer

Step-by-Step: How to Instal HP Smart app

The HP Smart app is the main software for your printer. Install it on the device you want to print from, and then use it to set up the printer connection.

1. Set up your printer using the HP Smart app

Add your printer to HP Smart and follow the guided setup to connect to your computer or mobile device

NOTE: For HP+ printers, there might be additional guided steps required to complete printer setup, such as HP+ choice selection and HP account creation.

2. If you are setting up the printer on a Wi-Fi network, prepare the printer for setup.

Place the printer and the computer or mobile device near the Wi-Fi router.
Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. If the computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and use the Wi-Fi connection during the setup.
Enable Bluetooth on the computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup.
After installing HP Smart for iOS, enable the mobile device location service and allow the app to use your location to detect the printer and offer solutions during setup.
Multiple printers within range of your device might display during setup. Make sure to select the correct printer. Do not select a printer with DIRECT in its name, as it is only for Wi-Fi Direct connections.

3. Open HP Smart.

If this is the first time you are opening HP Smart, the app attempts to detect and set up the printer.
If this is not the first time you are opening HP Smart, click Add Printer or the plus sign to find the printer.

4. On the connection type screen, select Wi-Fi, USB, or Network.

The options displayed vary depending on your computer or mobile device. Follow the steps to complete the setup.

5. If you are using a Wi-Fi connection and your printer is not found, continue to the next step.

6. 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.
Printers without a touchscreen display or menu: Go to Restore Wi-Fi setup mode on your HP printer to restore default settings by pressing the buttons on your printer.
Within two hours, close then re-open HP Smart, and then add the printer again.
Follow the guided setup screens to complete the printer setup.

7. Make your HP printer more secure (wireless only)

Secure your printer to prevent others from accessing it.

Make sure the network, printer, and device are connected to a secure connection. Avoid connecting the printer to open, public networks.
Use a strong password for your Wi-Fi network (your router), and change it on a regular basis.
Create a unique printer display name to easily identify your printer when there are several printers on a network.
Limit access from others for printer features that enable remote printing, such as Print Anywhere or HP ePrint. For more information, go to Secure your HP printer against unwanted access.

For more information, go to Secure your HP printer against unwanted access.

That's it!

Your HP printer should now be connected to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to AirPrint from Smart Air Printer app

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Frequently Asked Questions

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