connnecting HPEnvy7640 printer

[JER021]

Look I do not understand any of this.  I just want to connect a printer to the laptop.  Please help

[zoey7886]

@JER021, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Your HP Envy 7640 Printer to a Laptop! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

Step-by-Step Guide

Unbox and Set Up Your Printer:

• Place the printer on a flat and stable surface.
• Plug in the power cable to an electrical outlet and turn on the printer.

Install Ink Cartridges and Load Paper:

• Open the ink cartridge access door and install the cartridges that came with your printer.
• Load plain white paper into the input tray.

Connect Your Printer to Wi-Fi Network:

• On the printer's control panel, go to the "Wireless" option and select "Settings."
• Choose "Wireless Setup Wizard" and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your printer to your wireless network.

Download and Install HP Printer Software:

• On your laptop, visit the HP Support website.
• Search for "HP Envy 7640" and download the drivers and software.

Install the Software:

• Run the downloaded software and follow the installation wizard.
• When prompted during the installation, choose the wireless connection option to connect the printer to your laptop.

Complete the Installation:

• Follow the remaining instructions to complete the printer setup.
• You may need to restart your laptop to finalize the configuration.

Print a Test Page:

• Open any document or picture on your laptop.
• Select "Print" and choose HP Envy 7640 as your printer.
• Print a test page to ensure everything is working correctly.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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