how do I turn on the wireless radio on my printer

[carrie115]

how do I turn on the wireless radio on

hp office jet pro 8020

[Max3Aj]

Hi @carrie115, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
To turn on the wireless radio on your HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 series printer, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Printer Control Panel

1. Wake up the printer (if it’s in sleep mode) by tapping the touchscreen.
2. Tap the Wireless icon 📶 or navigate to Network Setup.
3. Select Wireless Settings.
4. Make sure Wireless is turned On.
5. If the Wireless radio is off, turn it On.

Method 2: Using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

1. Make sure your printer and computer are connected to the same network.
2. Find your printer’s IP address:
   • Tap the Wireless icon 📶 on the printer’s control panel.
   • Note down the IP address displayed.
3. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address in the address bar.
4. Go to Network > Wireless (802.11).
5. Enable Wireless radio if it is turned off.

Method 3: Using HP Smart App

1. Open the HP Smart app on your PC or mobile device.
2. Select your printer.
3. Go to Printer Settings > Advanced Settings (EWS).
4. Navigate to Network > Wireless (802.11).
5. Turn on Wireless radio if it’s disabled.

After turning on the wireless radio, try reconnecting your printer to Wi-Fi if needed.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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