connect printer to laptop without downloading HP software

[Sidd75]

I need to connect HP 6055 printer to my work laptop wirelessly. I cannot download any software on my work laptop.  I am able to install other printers on my work laptop, but this printer seems to require that I download HP software to install it on the laptop.  Laptop is asking for WPS PIn when I try to add the printer. How can I find that for my printer without downloading software? 

[Dragon-Fur]

@Sidd75 

WPS is a button method used to connect a printer to the network.

If the router supports this method, the WPS button is on the router.

Printer is likely confused about the changes to the network.

HP DeskJet, ENVY 6000, 6400 - Blinking lights and error codes

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Videos

HP Envy 6000 series & HP Envy Pro 6452 | 6455 AiO Printer : Reset Wireless to defaults

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Dual Band Network?

If yes,

If your router supports it,

Create a separate SSID named network for each frequency

Connect the printer to the frequency / band you want it to use.

What?  The printer supports 5GHz or 2.4GHz but not at the same time.

Printers dislike hopping and might not stay connected if the frequency they are using suddenly shifts.

In general,

• 2.4GHz is less fussy about obstacles and supports a longer distance between router and device (printer)
• 5GHz is faster

Reminder

Connecting the printer to 2.4GHz, even if you have 5GHz, is not a "bad" thing.

Use what works.

How-to Video - Connect the printer to 5GHz

HP Envy 6055e |6455e | HP Envy 6055 | HP Envy Pro 6455 : How to connect to 5GHz wireless network

After the printer is on the network, try downloading / installing the necessary printer software.

Reminder

The HP Smart Windows application  is available in the Microsoft Store

Details / How-to >> Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software

1. Download and Save the Web Pack Installation file to your computer
2. Install the Full Driver Printer Software
3. Restart the computer and log in

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Printer - Full Feature Software - Install

If you have not done so, consider

• HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  Printer Assistant and HP Scan.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.  No Sign-in required.

If the full driver printer software is (already) installed but not working,

• Uninstall any printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features
• Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• Check (for the Printer) in Devices and Printers  > If found, Right-Click Printer and Remove -- If any changes are made, that is, you remove anything, Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, disconnect the cable before installing the printer software.

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software

Details Page - Driver - For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information and Download <<<

HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only 

Installation

• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

Next,

Supported on your printer - Optional - Install after the full driver printer software

• HP Universal Scan Software - Model Dependent >> HP Universal Scan Full Feature Software adds OCR libraries to installed HP Scan software.  HPUS installs a new, full featured, (and separate) HP Scan software shortcut to the Desktop. Note:  Where supported, HPUS can be installed as standalone or installed after the full feature printer software.

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The installation of the full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  

Printer Assistant 

HP Scan

Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed

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References / Resources

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Technology Tips Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle

Technology Tips - HP Envy 6000 | HP Envy Pro 6400 series printers - Playlist

User Guide - HP ENVY 6000e All-in-One series

HP DeskJet, ENVY 6000, 6400 - Blinking lights and error codes

Printer Reports 

 HP DeskJet, ENVY 6000, 6400 Printers - Printing Self-Test Pages

Wireless Network Test Results Preparation:

If Wireless is off (not steady blue or purple) > First switch on Wireless (bottom button on back of printer)

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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