Printing is a need for everyone, whether you are a student, a business person, or even a freelancer. We often require a printer. Printers are commonly used and usually available to everyone, but many people do not know how to connect an HP printer to Wi-Fi. There can be connection errors due to some mistakes, but these errors are quite common, and if you follow the right instructions, you can resolve them at home as well. First, let's check which methods you can use to connect them.

4 Easy Methods To Connect HP Printer to wifi

Method 1: Connect With App 

One of the easiest methods usually used for this is the smart app. It’s available on both computers and mobile devices. It makes the setup process really simple and gives you access to additional features, like scanning and checking your ink levels. So, if you wanna  maintain your printer, this is the best app that updates you from time to time.

• Download the HP Smart app from Windows, the App Store, or Google Play.
• Make sure your printer is on. Install the app, then tap Add Printer. The app will automatically look for nearby  HP printers.
• Select your printer from the list, then follow  guidelines you will see on the screen. You'll likely be prompted to type in your Wi-Fi network name, or SSID, and password.
• Once connected, the app will confirm the connection. You can now print directly from the application.

Method 2: Using Wifi Protected Setup

Your HP printer may connect to Wi-Fi more quickly if your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. WPS makes it possible for various devices to connect to the network without requiring a password.

• Make sure your HP printer is close to your router and turn it on.
• Press & hold the Wireless button on the printer until the wireless light starts to flash.
• Proceed to your router, and activate the WPS button.
• After communication between the router and printer, the printer's wireless light will become solid and cease blinking.
• Verify the connection by printing a wireless test report from the printer control panel.

Method 3: Printer Control Panel

If you don't have an app for your printer, you can use another simple method, the “printer controller panel." It's a manual method to connect it with wifi. It works well for both printers with touch screens and buttons.

1. Switch on your HP printer and go to the Wireless Settings menu. In HP printers, it's normally located under the Network or Wireless option in the control panel.
2. Choose Wi-Fi Setup Guide or Wireless Setup, it depends on your printer model.
3. The printer will look for accessible Wi-Fi networks. When your network shows up, choose it and enter your Wi-Fi password when asked.
4. Once connected, a confirming message will appear on the printer.

Method 4: With The Help Of PIN

Some HP printers have a PIN-based connection option, which is handy when other options are not functioning correctly.

• Go to the Network or Wireless settings menu on your printer's control panel.
• Search for WPS PIN Setup or PIN Code Setup & choose it.
• The printer will produce a one-time PIN code that you'll need to input into your router settings.
• Log in to your router's web page using its IP address in a browser (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
• Go to the area for WPS or wireless device setup, click on the option for PIN and enter the printer's code.
• After the acceptance of the PIN, your printer will automatically get connected to the network.

How to Troubleshoot Common “HP printer not Connecting to Wifi” Issues

Poor Signals 

One of the main reasons why the HP printer does not connect to WiFi is poor WiFi signals. You should set up the printer in a location where direct WiFi signals are strong.

Note: Sometimes, the printer may be very close to the WiFi device, yet there can still be signal issues. This means there may be an interrupted device between your printer and the WiFi device. It could be a laptop or a mobile phone, so always keep these devices away from the printer when you are trying to connect.

Restart Devices

• Power Cycle Printer: Unplug and power off the HP printer from the power cord. Wait for approximately a minute before powering it on; do not turn it on right away.
• Restart Router: In case your HP wireless printer fails to connect to the network, you will also need to restart your wireless network. When reconnecting the router, disconnect it and give it a 30-second pause.
• Restart the computer: It may also  fix the problem of the HP wireless printer failing to connect to the wifi network by flushing the memory containing the cache.

Update printer Driver

Simply follow these easy steps to update your printer driver:

• Go to "hp printer official website."
• Click on the "Support" section you can find it on the HP website
• Click on "Download drivers."
• Enter your printer model number and then download the latest printer driver according to your printer model
• After downloading the printer driver. Simply run the installation file and follow the instructions and your printer driver will be updated.

Do any particular HP printer models support WiFi Direct?

Wi-Fi Direct is a feature of great use to enable HP printers to connect to mobile devices directly without needing to use a wireless network. This is a thorough list of HP printer models with this capability:

InkJet Printers

HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e All-in-One Printer leads the inkjet family with Wi-Fi Direct capabilities, reinforced by Apple AirPrint and Mopria support. This makes it highly adaptable for mobile printing situations.

LaserJet Choices

In business settings, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw provides professional-grade output with Wi-Fi Direct for ease of use. This does away with network connectivity when printing directly from mobile devices.

Affordable DeskJet Series

Some models within the DeskJet series offer Wi-Fi Direct support:

• HP DeskJet 2710
• HP DeskJet 2720
• HP DeskJet 2755

Some models within the DeskJet Plus and DeskJet Ink Advantage series

These DeskJet models are usually designed with easy activation of Wi-Fi Direct via dedicated buttons or control panel settings.

Note: When connecting using Wi-Fi Direct, keep in mind that your mobile device will disconnect temporarily from any currently connected Wi-Fi network to directly connect with the printer.