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I am trying to locate the WPS number so I can connect with a new computer, please help I have looked on the back and underneath the printer but can find anything that says WPS number.  I found a WPA2 password but it doesn't work, please help!!

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I don't see anything that indicates WPS is supported on this printer.

 HP Officejet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer (B9S76A, B9S78A, B9S79A) Specifications

Connectivity

Direct print supported
Wireless direct printing; Memory card slot; USB printing
Wireless capability
Yes
Connectivity, standard
2 USB 2.0; 1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Ethernet; 1 RJ-11 fax

 

The very best method to connect your printer is to use Ethernet (RJ45 cable) connected to the router.

 

Yeah, but what about WPS?

That said, if WPS were supported, and your printer is not one of the new Envy Pro 60xx or Deskjet Plus models,

then the WPS password is located / expressed on the router.

 Wireless printing center

Section:  Wireless networking > Wireless Basics

Subtopic:  How to connect a wireless printer to my wireless network?

 

Note:  The  Wireless printing center provides a lot amount of information on the subject of Wireless print setup and operations.

 

 

What else?

How to connect your OfficeJet printer:

Open

User Guide

Read Chapter 8 - Connect Your Printer - starting on Page 81

 

 

References / Resources

 

Category Troubleshooting >

or

Category How-to >

Select Topic: Wireless, Networking & Internet

Select Subtopic: Wireless Connections & Networking

Select your document

 

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP OfficeJet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer series 

 

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