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- Location enabled but, my printer is saying to enable it

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05-28-2025 09:37 PM
I just bought the Hp Officejet Pro wide 9730e. When trying to set up the Wi-Fi it says to enable location. I did and it keeps saying to enable location. Any tips on what I am doing wrong?
05-30-2025 03:21 PM
Hi @Rhin,
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!
We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.
Try these steps:
Check Device Settings:
- Ensure that location services are enabled on your smartphone or computer that you're using for the setup.
- On a smartphone, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and ensure that location services are turned on.
- On a computer, check the location settings in the control panel or system preferences.
Printer Settings:
- Ensure that your printer has the latest firmware installed.
- On the printer’s control panel, go to Settings, then Wireless Settings, and check for an option to enable location services.
Restart Devices:
- Sometimes, simply restarting the printer and your device can help resolve connectivity and configuration issues.
Wi-Fi Network:
- Ensure that your Wi-Fi network is up and running with internet access.
- Make sure your printer is within range of your Wi-Fi router.
HP Software and Apps:
- Use the HP Smart app for setting up the Wi-Fi connection. This app provides a user-friendly interface for printer setup and troubleshooting. Make sure you've downloaded the latest version of the app.
- Follow the guided setup process in the HP Smart app which also prompts for enabling necessary settings like location.
I hope this helps.
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