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12-12-2025 10:02 AM - edited 12-12-2025 10:23 AM
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Job type: WiFi light blinks
A blinking Wi-Fi light does indicate the printer is not connected to a Wireless network.
Samples -- Solution documents / videos
HP DeskJet 2800, 4200, 4900 Printers - Blinking lights and error codes
and
HP Smart Tank Printers - Blinking lights and error codes
-- Solution depends on the product -- printer model --
For example,
Some printers only connect to the 2.4GHz frequency.
Make sure your router is properly updated, correctly configured to support the printer, well placed (for signal strength).
First -
Find out how to help yourself --
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
Open category Troubleshooting
Topic Printing
Subtopic Wireless & Network
Next,
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
Open category Setup & User Guides
Find and open your printer's user manual
Search the document content for "Wireless" or "Wi-Fi"
AND / OR
Wireless Troubleshooting – Router Change
Troubleshooting - Wi-Fi connection is lost after router or network settings change
HP printers - Wi-Fi connection is lost after router or network settings change
AND / OR
Wireless Troubleshooting
Switch Off VPN –
and
Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection to an HP printer
HP Printers - Using a Wireless Network Test Report
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-- What if? --
If everything fails, nothing works, you cannot find a solution, no one can help --
Many printers support Wi-Fi Direct --
The method is not perfect, but it is better than no connection and sitting in a hole...
HP printer setup (Wi-Fi Direct)
AND
If supported on your printer, read about Wi-Fi Direct in your printer's own user manual
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Message Content References
Technology Tips - Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle
Technology Tips– YouTube Video Help for Printers
HP Support Official Channel – HP Support Video Gallery
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
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OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
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