Connecting HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m to a new WiFi connection without attaching the printer cable

[Zaeem]

Hi All,

I have recently changed my ISP and so new WiFi network has been set up at home.

Now I want my printer (HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m) to connect to the new network.

Is there a way I do this without having to attach a printer cable between my laptop and the printer?

Thanks

[PrintDoc]

Yes, on the front of the printer: Setup > Wireless > Restore Defaults.

Now on your computer, in the HP folder, run the Printer Setup and Software to add the printer to your new network.

[Zaeem]

Hello,

Printer set up expects me to connect a cable between my laptop and the printer and doesn't let me go on with out it.

Please advise

Thanks

[PrintDoc]

Yup, that is how your computer will tell your printer about the network.  It is just a temporary connection and the software will ask you to remove it at the end of the process.

[smrtmom]

What if we don't have the USB cable anymore?

[happytohelp01]

Hi smrtmom,

Welcome to the HP Support Forums and don't worry there is a way to connect your printer without the USB cable.

I have included a link to a post by Jon-W here on the forums.  I know you it's about a Chromebox but the steps are the same.  Please follow the steps after Jon says "There is another alternative but it can be hit or miss."

HP Support Forums - Post by Jon-W

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/ePrint-Print-Apps-Mobile-Printing-and-ePrintCenter/How-can-I-setup-a-De...

[shazphiv]

got new sky wifi details not worked since, only with the usb cable, carnt connect iphone either

[PrintDoc]

Did you connect your printer to your new network (formed with your new router)? If not, your printer is still looking for your old network.

[pooh12]

want to print from my tablet

[weeg]

My printer won't print.  The wireless setting on the printer indicates it does recognize the new router altho one line reads: MAC 1cc1de7c7651.  I'm wondering about the "MAC"