Wireless setup (continued)
If you want to change from a USB connection to a wireless connection
First make sure that you have already successfully installed your printer software.
Windows
1. Open the HP printer software by double-clicking the icon with the printer name on the desktop or by doing one
of the following:
• Windows 10: From the computer desktop, click Start, select HP from the app list, and then select the icon
with the printer name.
• Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in the lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer
name.
• Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then select the
printer name.
• Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs
or Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer name.
2. In the printer software, click Tools.
3. Click Device Setup & Software.
4. Select Convert a USB connected device to wireless. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Mac
Use HP Utility in Applications/HP to change the software connection to wireless for this printer.
Print wirelessly without a router
Use Wi-Fi Direct to print with wireless without a router, from your computer, smartphone, or other wireless enabled
device. To use Wi-Fi Direct from a computer, the printer software must be installed on the computer.
1. If the Wi-Fi Direct light on the printer is off, press
light is on when Wi-Fi Direct is turned on.
2. Press
(the Wi-Fi Direct button) and
3. Follow the instruction on the Wi-Fi Direct guide to connect your computer or mobile device to the printer.
4. Print as you normally do from your computer or mobile device.
NOTE: Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet access.
Visit the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting for more information about Wi-Fi
Direct.
This product is designed for use in open environments (e.g., in homes and not connected to the public Internet) in
which anyone may access and use the printer. As a result, the Wi-Fi Direct setting is in "Automatic" mode by default,
without an administrator password; this allows anyone in wireless range to connect and access all functions and
settings of the printer. If higher security levels are desired, HP recommends changing the Wi-Fi Direct Connection
Method from "Automatic" to "Manual" and establishing an administrator password.
Print from your smartphone or tablet
You can use the HP Smart app to set up and use your HP printer for scanning, printing, and sharing documents.
Install the app from 123.hp.com or from the app store for your mobile device.
You can also use your printer to print documents and photos directly from your mobile devices.
• iOS: Use the Print option from the Share menu. No setup required. iOS AirPrint is preinstalled.
• Android: Download and enable the HP Print Service Plugin (supported by most Android devices) from the Google
Play Store.
For more information on mobile printing, visit the HP Mobile Printing website at www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting.
The site might not be available in some countries/regions or languages.
(the Wi-Fi Direct button) to turn it on. The Wi-Fi Direct
(the Information button) together to print a Wi-Fi Direct guide.
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