Experiencing difficulties installing my HP Officejet J4680 to Windows 11. Need a driver.

[Indrabab]

Windows 11 does not see my printer on the network. So I can install it.

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Indrabab,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

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

If you're experiencing difficulties installing your HP Officejet J4680 on Windows 11 and the printer is not being detected on the network, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue. Follow these steps to troubleshoot and install the printer:

Check Network Connection:

• Ensure that both your printer and the computer are connected to the same network.
• Verify that the printer is turned on and connected to the network properly.

Download the Latest Driver:

• Visit the official HP website (https://support.hp.com) and navigate to the "Drivers & Software" section.
• Enter your printer model (HP Officejet J4680) and select the appropriate operating system (Windows 11).
• Download the latest driver for your printer and save it to your computer.

Install the Driver:

• Once the driver is downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver on your Windows 11 system.
• During the installation process, you may be prompted to choose the connection type. Select the network option and proceed.

Connect Printer to Network:

• On your HP Officejet J4680, navigate to the printer's control panel and access the network settings.
• Connect the printer to your wireless network by entering the network SSID and password.

Windows 11 Settings:

• Open the Settings app on Windows 11.
• Go to "Devices" and then select "Printers & scanners."
• Click on "Add a printer or scanner" and wait for Windows to search for available printers.

Manual Installation:

• If Windows doesn't automatically detect your printer, you can choose the option to add a printer manually.
• Enter the IP address of your HP Officejet J4680 (you can find this in the printer's network settings) and follow the on-screen instructions.

Firewall and Security Software:

• Temporarily disable your firewall and any security software on your computer. Sometimes, these applications can block the printer installation process.

Restart Devices:

• Restart both your computer and the HP Officejet J4680 after completing the installation to ensure that all changes take effect.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.-

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