-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
- HP Community
- Printers
- Printer Wireless, Networking & Internet
- how to print from HP laptop to printer without wifi

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question
05-14-2024 11:14 AM
Welcome to the HP Community --
Try using Wi-Fi Direct to connect the printer to the computer.
This method uses the wireless radio on your printer to to connect wirelessly to your computer - no router.
Not every feature is available using this method -- you can at least print and possibly scan locally.
User Guide - HP DeskJet Plus 4100e All-in-One Series
Section Connect wirelessly without a router - Page 24
Videos
Print from Windows 10, 11 Using Wi-Fi Direct | HP Printers | @HPSupport
How to use Wi-Fi Direct to print from a Windows computer | HP Printers
How to Print from iOS to an HP Printer Using Wi-Fi Direct
How to Print in Android to an HP Printer Using Wi-Fi Direct
How to print from a Mac to an HP printer using Wi-Fi Direct
============================================
Printer - Full Feature Software / Full Solution / Full driver printer software
HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts. The full driver generally adds at one, possibly least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and/or HP Scan.
NOTES:
HP Scan is not installed if the printer does not support Scan.
The Printer Assistant is not installed if the type of full driver software does not support it. If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver. No Sign-in required.
Details Page - Driver - For your Printer
>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / (then) Install <<<
HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only
If / When asked, opt for the Full Driver / Full Software to be installed.
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in.
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
The installation of the full driver generally adds at least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop.
Note: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and HP Scan are dependent on printer model and supported software options.
Printer Assistant
HP Scan Assistant
HP Scan
Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Or
HP Scan Assistant shortcut > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed
=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=
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: Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates , Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair
Open
Enter the device type and model name of your HP product
OR
Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard
OR
HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Printer
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
People who own, use, and support HP devices.
Click Yes to say Thank You
Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"