Wireless
When you install your HP printer software, you will be guided through connecting your printer to a wireless network.
You can also follow instructions on the wireless quick start guide to set up the printer wirelessly. To print the guide, press
and hold the
(Information) button on the printer for three seconds.
After you have connected the printer, you can still use the printer software to change the connection type (for example,
from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection or vice versa). For more information, see the Help installed
with the printer software (see "Learn more" on page 1).
With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other wireless-capable
device—without connecting to an existing wireless network. For more information, see the electronic Help.
Solve wireless problems
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Make sure the wireless (802.11) light is turned on
If the blue light on the printer control panel is not lit, wireless might be turned off. To turn on wireless, press the
(Wireless) button. If the blue wireless light is blinking, it means the printer is not connected to a network. Use the
printer software to connect the printer wirelessly.
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Make sure the computer is connected to the wireless network
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless network. If you cannot connect the computer to the network,
contact the person who set up your network or the router manufacturer; there might be a hardware issue with the
router or computer.
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Run the wireless test
To check that the wireless connection is working properly, print the wireless test report.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the tray.
2. On the printer control panel, press and hold the
The printer prints a report with the results of the test.
If the test fails, review the report for information on how to fix the problem and run the test again.
If the wireless signal is weak, try moving the printer closer to the wireless router.
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Restart components of the wireless network
Turn off the router and the printer, and then turn them back on in this order: router first and then printer. Sometimes,
turning off devices and then turning them back on helps resolve network communication issues. If you still cannot
connect, turn off the router, the printer, and the computer, and then turn them back on in this order: router first, then
printer, and then computer.
If the wireless connection cannot be made, the printer can also be connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.
If you still have problems, visit the HP Wireless Printing Center (www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting). This
website contains the most complete, up-to-date information about wireless printing, as well as information to
help you prepare your wireless network; solve problems when connecting the printer to the wireless network;
and resolve security software issues.
If you are using a computer running Windows, you can use the Print and Scan Doctor tool, which can help solve
many problems you might have with the printer. To download this tool, visit www.hp.com/go/tools.
Acknowledgements
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of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac, OS X, and AirPrint are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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(Wireless) button and the
(Information) button together.