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Can I set up and use the printer without having internet?

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HI @MollyK0106,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

 

Yes, you can set up and use an HP printer without an internet connection. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Direct USB Connection

Connect via USB:

  • Connect the Printer: Use a USB cable to connect your printer directly to your computer.
  • Install Drivers: Your computer should automatically detect the printer and prompt you to install the necessary drivers. If not, download and install the drivers from the HP Support website.

Print Directly:

  • Once the drivers are installed, you can print documents directly from your computer without needing an internet connection.

2. Setup Without Internet

Power On the Printer:

  • Turn on your HP printer using the power button.

Use Printer’s Control Panel:

  • Access the printer’s control panel or touchscreen interface.
  • Navigate to the setup or settings menu to configure basic settings like date, time, and paper size.

Connect via USB or Network:

  • USB Setup: As mentioned above, connect using a USB cable for a direct connection.
  • Network Setup (without Internet): If you want to set up a wireless network without internet, you can connect your printer to your local network using a wireless router. This setup creates a local network where devices can communicate with each other without internet access.

3. Use Printer’s Built-in Features

Direct Printing:

  • Print from a USB Drive: Some HP printers support printing directly from USB drives. You can save documents to a USB drive and insert it into the printer’s USB port to print without a computer or internet.

Print via Local Network:

  • Wi-Fi Direct: If your printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your computer or mobile device directly to the printer without needing an internet connection or a router. Check your printer’s manual for instructions on using Wi-Fi Direct.

4. Printer Maintenance Without Internet

Access Built-In Tools:

  • Use the printer’s built-in tools to perform maintenance tasks like cleaning print heads or checking ink levels. These tools are accessible via the printer’s control panel.

Print Test Pages:

  • You can print test pages or configuration pages directly from the printer’s settings menu to verify that everything is working properly.

 

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

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