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I am trying to use my home printer at work, am I able to connect my printer to the wifi at work but still keep my home wifi for when i need my printer at home? I tried to print via WiFi direct, but nothing is printing

 

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Hi @Lluviasarai 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

 

HP printers cannot store multiple Wi-Fi networks simultaneously. They can only be connected to one wireless network at a time

 

Here's how to manage your setup between home and work:

 

Your Options

1. Switch Wi-Fi Networks Manually

Each time you move the printer:

  • Use the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer’s touchscreen:
    • Go to Setup > Network Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard
    • Select the new Wi-Fi network and enter the password
  • Or use the HP Smart app to reconnect:
    • Restore Wi-Fi setup mode by pressing and holding the Wireless + Cancel buttons for 5 seconds until the blue light blinks
    • Open the HP Smart app and follow the prompts to connect to the new network

This video walks through both methods: How to reconnect an HP printer to a wireless network

 

2. Use Wi-Fi Direct (If Available)

Wi-Fi Direct allows printing without a router:

  • Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the printer (usually under Wireless Settings)
  • Connect your device to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network (e.g., HP-Print-xx-OfficeJet)
  • Print directly from your device

⚠️ If nothing is printing:

  • Ensure the printer is not in sleep mode
  • Confirm the document is being sent to the correct printer queue
  • Try printing from the HP Smart app or a supported mobile app

 

3. Use USB or Ethernet at Work

If switching networks is inconvenient:

  • Connect the printer via USB or Ethernet at work
  • This bypasses Wi-Fi entirely and avoids reconfiguration

 

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

 

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

 

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