reconnecting to wifi without an led screen

[fjqy]

why is it made so difficult to reconnect to wifi with your printer?

This is a major negative for me inspite of all the supposed benefits of HP smart.

I would rather do without it at this rate.

Any suggestions or experience worth sharing to help?

I have reset printer and wifi severally over the past one and half weeks without success. 

[Sneha_01]

Hi @fjqy,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand how frustrating it can be to reconnect your printer to Wi-Fi, especially without an LED screen to guide you. Here are some methods to help you reconnect your HP printer to Wi-Fi:

Method 1: Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

If your router supports WPS, this can be the easiest way to connect:

Find the WPS Button:

• Look for a physical button labeled "WPS" on your router.

Put the Printer in WPS Mode:

• On your printer, press and hold the Wi-Fi button (or the wireless button) until the wireless light starts blinking. This indicates that the printer is in WPS mode.

Press the WPS Button:

• Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router. The printer should connect automatically.

Method 2: Using HP Smart App (Mobile)

If you have access to a smartphone or tablet, you can use the HP Smart app:

Download the HP Smart App:

• Install the HP Smart app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

Add Your Printer:

• Open the app and tap on the plus sign (+) to add your printer.
• Follow the prompts to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network.

Method 3: USB Connection (Temporary)

If the above methods don’t work, you can temporarily connect your printer to your computer via USB:

Connect the Printer via USB:

• Plug the printer into your computer using a USB cable.

Install the Printer:

• Your computer should detect the printer. If prompted, install any necessary drivers.

Use HP Software:

• Open the HP software on your computer (if installed) or download it from the HP support site.
• Use the software to configure the printer’s wireless settings and connect to your Wi-Fi.

Reconnect to Wi-Fi:

• After successfully connecting, you can unplug the USB cable, and the printer should now connect wirelessly.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support