Initial set up of M283fdw

[Eville]

I’m looking at a M283fdw all-in-one laser printer and I was initially planning to directly connect it via USB to my PC and then also print wirelessly from my family’s various iOS devices.  It’s my (likely incorrect, knowing me)  understanding that if I connect it via USB that the only way then to access it wirelessly then would be to set it up separately in Windows as a network printer (which I would like to avoid).

If I initially configure the printer connection to be “completely” wireless (i.e. connect my PC wirelessly), will I have printer functionality if my WiFi network is out?  I would think not - would one then place the file on a USB drive and then print from it?

[Irfan_06 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Eville,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

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

I see that you are looking for help with setting up your Printer on the network and via USB.

Please follow the steps below to connect your printer to the network and USB as it can work with both.

1) Uninstall the HP smart app by click on this link, Restart the computer or mobile device to clear possible error conditions.

2) Enable Wi-Fi setup mode: When you turn on your printer for the first time, it is temporarily placed in Wi-Fi setup mode so that it can be discovered during setup. Use the printer control panel to restore Wi-Fi setup mode, and then set up the printer again. Go to Restore Wi-Fi setup mode on your HP printer for more information.

3) Refer to this link to use the HP smart app on your phone/tablet/PC to add a printer.

Note: Enable Bluetooth for an HP Smart app setup: Enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup.

4) Refer to this link to add the printer using a USB cable to one of your device, that way you will have one of your device connected via USB to print if the network goes down.

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I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support