How to add a pin for printing

[Tina3135]

How do I add a pin for anyone to print so it asks for a pin before printing over wifi . I have a deskjet 3720. There already is a Wi-Fi Direct pin but kids just print over wifi network so how am I able to add a pin on printer plz ?

[Raj2111]

Hi @Tina3135 

Welcome to the HP support community.
 

I understand you want to create a pin for your printer, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I'm here to help you today.
 

The HP DeskJet 3720 does not have a built-in feature for requiring a PIN for printing over a standard Wi-Fi network. However, you can use a couple of methods to control access to your printer:

1. Change Wi-Fi Network Settings

• Create a Guest Network: If your router supports it, you can set up a guest Wi-Fi network. Connect your printer to this network, and only give access to those who need to print.
• Secure Your Main Network: Make sure your main Wi-Fi network is secured with a strong password to prevent unauthorized access.

2. Use HP's Wi-Fi Direct

• While this doesn't require a PIN for standard Wi-Fi printing, you can use Wi-Fi Direct for specific printing tasks. When Wi-Fi Direct is enabled, a PIN will be generated, and users will need to enter this PIN to print directly from a device without connecting to the same network.
• To enable Wi-Fi Direct, go to your printer settings via the control panel. Look for Wi-Fi Direct settings, and you can manage the PIN from there.

To turn Wi-Fi Direct on or off On the printer control panel, press the Wi-Fi Direct button ( ). 

● When Wi-Fi Direct is turned on, the Wi-Fi Direct light is on steady. To find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password, press the Information button ( ) to print a printer information page. NOTE: When you turn on Wi-Fi Direct the first time, the printer automatically prints a Wi-Fi Direct guide. The guide provides instructions about how to use Wi-Fi Direct. After that, you can press the Wi-Fi Direct button ( ) and the Information button ( ) together to print the Wi-Fi Direct guide. The guide may not be available in all languages. 

● When Wi-Fi Direct is turned off, the Wi-Fi Direct light is of

For more information about the Wi-Fi Direct light status, please click on the link below to access your printer user guide.

https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05152483.pdf

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

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-Regards
Raj-HP Support