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HP DeskJet 4175e All-in-One Printer

Can’t get connected to my printer from my phone because I lost my password to the wificonnect anyone know how to find it 

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@Giggles866, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding HP DeskJet 4175e All-in-One Printer!  
We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

 

If you've lost the Wi-Fi Direct password for your HP DeskJet 4175e All-in-One Printer, you can find or reset it using these steps:

 

Print the Wi-Fi Direct Information

  1. Press and hold the "Information" (ℹ️) button on the printer for about 3 seconds until all buttons light up.
  2. Press the "Information" (ℹ️) and "Wireless" (📶) buttons together.
  3. This will print a Network Configuration Page, which includes the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

Reset Wi-Fi Direct Settings

If you cannot find the password, you can reset Wi-Fi Direct:

  1. Press and hold the "Wireless" (📶) and "Cancel" () buttons together for about 5 seconds until the power button starts blinking.
  2. This resets the wireless settings, allowing you to reconnect.

Use HP Smart App

  1. Connect your phone to the printer using a USB cable or another available method.
  2. Download and open the HP Smart App (Available on Google Play Store & Apple App Store).
  3. Go to Printer Settings > Wi-Fi Direct to view or change the password.

Let me know if you need more help! 😊

 

Take care, and have an amazing day! 
 

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