HP LaserJet M234sdwe: Can I print wirelessly without WiFi, using WiFi Direct?

[Titapa1]

I am asking because I am considering buying one, and answers vary across websites. I'd like to print without connecting the printer to a WiFi network at all. Thank you.

[Valsimot]

Not possible, the printer must have a wireless or wired internet connection to be able to register to HP+ service and to work.

[Titapa1]

Thank you. I thought that WiFi Direct allowed one to use the printer, despite the HP+, without a WiFi connection. One further question: if I were to set up/register the printer somewhere with WiFi, could I use it elsewhere without a connection afterwards, through WiFi Direct?

[Valsimot]

No, an internet connection is a must. Without the internet, the printer will not work.

[ShlomiL]

No,

An HP Plus printer requires internet access to operate, this is part of the terms for the cloud services, the added 1 year warranty and 6 month plan provided with the printer, this is part of its system requirements:

Spoiler

Works only with original HP toner; requires HP account, internet to operate
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-mfp-m234sdwe-printer

HP Plus printers required internet access, you should look for the non-HP Plus model, such as the M234sdw model if you would like to use a printer without any internet access:

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-mfp-m234sdw-printer

Shlomi

[Titapa1]

Thank you. Might I ask what the alternative would be? The printer's functionality/price range is perfect for me, but I need to be a able to use it without connecting the printer to a WiFi network; WiFi Direct or a connection directly through a USB cable would work.