Laptop cannot find printer in HP Smart app

[LeeD4]

Just purchased the 7740.  My laptop and printer are connected and sharing the same wireless network.  However, when I open the HP Smart app to find the printer, it cannot.  Any help would be great!  Had no issues at all connecting to my desktop.  

[TEJ1602]

@LeeD4, Welcome to HP Support Community!

Check network issues and setup requirements if the printer is not found during software installs or when wireless print jobs fail.

• Poor network connection: Move the printer and computer or mobile device closer to the wireless router, and then check if the signal quality improved. Try opening a website to see if the internet connection is working properly. If Wi-Fi is slow or intermittent, restart the router by disconnecting the power cord, waiting 15 seconds, and then reconnecting the cord.

• Printer is off or in sleep mode: Touch the control panel menu or press the Power button to wake the printer and put it in a ready state. Sometimes the printer status might display Offline when it is actually ready.

• Check the printer connection status: Make sure the wireless signal is on, and the printer is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. If your printer has a light next to a Wireless icon or button , make sure the light is on. If it is off or blinks the printer is disconnected from the network.

• Reconnect the printer to the network:

  • Printers with touchscreens: Open the Wireless Setup Wizard from the Wireless, Settings, or Network Setup menu. Select your network name, and then enter the password to complete the connection.

  • Printers without touchscreens: Press and hold the Wireless Button on the printer until the light starts blinking. Within two minutes press and hold the WPS button on the router. The light on the printer stops flashing when the connection completes.

• Restart devices: Restart the printer and the computer or mobile device to clear possible error conditions.

• Print a Wireless Test Report: Search the HP Customer Support website for your printer model, and then search for self-test page to find the document on how to print and evaluate the report.

Additionally, Update the printer firmware

Download available firmware updates from the HP website

With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware

Try printing.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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