• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Here is the solution to configure HP FutureSmart Printers with Kiwi Syslog Server Click here to view the instructions!
Check some of the most frequent questions about Instant Ink: HP INSTANT INK, HP+ PLANS: INK AND TONER.


Check out our WINDOWS 11 Support Center info about: OPTIMIZATION, KNOWN ISSUES, FAQs AND MORE.
HP Recommended

He helps setting up printer cannot find the code to pair the printer

1 REPLY 1
HP Recommended

Hi @TW-24 

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

May I know are you referring to printer password? 

How are you trying to connect the printer? Are you using wifi-direct?

 

To set up an HP printer and pair it with your device, you'll typically need to go through a few steps depending on whether you're connecting via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. If your printer requires a pairing code for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth setup, it's often printed on a label on the printer itself or in the printer's setup instructions.

Here’s a general guide for setting up a wireless HP printer:

1. Check the Printer's Display Panel (for newer models with a screen):

  • Many HP printers with a display will show a pairing or connection code on the screen when you try to connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
  • Look for a Wi-Fi Setup Wizard or Bluetooth Setup option on the screen. This may prompt you for a code.

2. Check for a Wi-Fi Direct Setup:

  • Some HP printers allow you to connect directly to the printer's Wi-Fi network via Wi-Fi Direct (a type of peer-to-peer connection).
  • If this is the case, the printer should display the Wi-Fi Direct name and password on the display screen or a sticker on the printer. You can enter this information to pair the devices.

3. HP Smart App Setup (for most wireless printers):

  • Download the HP Smart App from the HP Smart website or your device's app store.
  • Open the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer.
  • During this process, the app will guide you to connect to the printer over your Wi-Fi network.
  • The app should also show you if a pairing code is needed during the setup.

4. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):

  • If your router supports WPS, you can use this feature to connect your HP printer to your Wi-Fi network without needing a pairing code.
  • On the printer’s control panel, select Wi-Fi Setup > Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
  • Press the WPS button on your router, then confirm on your printer’s display that it has connected.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

 

Rachel571

HP Support

.
Sneha_01- HP support
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.