WiFi Direct won't turn on

[Jemery]

My OfficeJet Pro 8024 printer has turned Wifi direct off and it will not turn back on. When I follow the instructions on the printer it tells me to touch print guide but when i touch that nothing opens or happens. 

I have done a hard reset and have reconnected it to the wifi but it still will not turn on Wifi Direct so I cannot print without using a cable to connect to the printer. 

How do i get Wifi direct to turn back on?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Jemery 

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@Jemery wrote:

My OfficeJet Pro 8024 printer has turned Wifi direct off and it will not turn back on.

When I follow the instructions on the printer it tells me to touch print guide but when i touch that nothing opens or happens. 

I have done a hard reset and have reconnected it to the wifi but it still will not turn on Wifi Direct so I cannot print without using a cable to connect to the printer. 

How do i get Wifi direct to turn back on?

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Product:   HP OfficeJet Pro 8024 All-in-One Printer 

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W-Fi Direct, that is, connecting the printer to your device without the use of a Router, can be used in addition to a standard Wireless connection to your router controlled network.

Open and Read:

User Guide - HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 Series

Page 128 - Chapter 7 - Network setup

The instructions in the user manual do say you need to have (already) installed the full driver printer software to use Wi-Fi Direct.

The full driver printer software is available for supported Operating System / versions.

This "software must be installed" requirement generally implies that your Operating System is a supported version of Windows or perhaps MacOS and that there is a "full driver" software option available.

HP Smart might work with Wi-Fi Direct, though if it does so, much of the functionality of the application will not be available.  Why?  Unlike standard Wireless used in a router controlled network, Wi-Fi Direct does not support connection to the Internet.

References / Resources / How-to / Examples

 HP - Wireless printing center  > Section Printer Setup > Topic Wi-Fi Direct

 Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8024 All-in-One Printer (1KR66B)

Section:  Connectivity

Ports	1 USB 2.0; 1 Ethernet; 1 Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n; 1 RJ-11 Fax
Wireless capability	Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wi-Fi Direct > Status

Optional > Edit Settings

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HP How-to Document

HP printer setup (Wi-Fi Direct)

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Technology Tips Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle

Technology Tips– YouTube Video Help for Printers

 HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 / OfficeJet Pro 8030 – Video Library

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 Print from Windows 10, 11 Using Wi-Fi Direct | HP Printers | @HPSupport

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Printer Software

Relevant to Windows - Supported versions

Details Page - Driver - For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download  <<<

HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 All-in-One EasyStart Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Ask if you need basic instructions to install the full driver printer software.

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