setup printer to existing wireless network with only android devices present

[bb2543]

Could anyone help me with setting up this printer into a wireless network with only android devices attached to it. All the setups I've seen are done via either a pc or Mac. I am expecting a manual method, i myself can follow it but the end users of this network wouldn't. So it's not really a solution to tell the users of this network to download what they want to print and then change network settings to print to the printer directly. The printer similply needs to be part of the current wireless network. Hope my description is clear. Basically I can't use anything other than android to complete the setups.

[A4Apollo · Accepted solution]

Hi! @bb2543, Thanks for stopping by HP forums!

I understand that you need help in setting up your printer to the wireless network only with an android device.

Don't worry I will try to help you out.

Please try the steps mentioned below.

Install or update the HP Print Service Plugin from the Google Play Store, and then make sure the plugin is turned on.
 NOTE:
Menus, icons, and the location of the print settings vary depending on Android version and device manufacturer.
On your Android device, install or update the HP Print Service Plugin (in English) from the Google Play Store.
Once the installation or update is complete, choose a method to turn on the HP Print Service Plugin:
 NOTE:
On Android devices with 7.0 (Nougat), the HP Print Service Plugin has turned on automatically after installation. Skip to the step to Print with the HP Print Service Plugin.
If this is the first time you installed the HP Print Service Plugin, swipe down the home screen to display the notification dashboard, and then find HP Inc. service installed.
If you updated the HP Print Service Plugin, tap Settings, tap More, More networks, More settings, or NFC and sharing, and then tap Print or Printing.
Tap HP Inc. service installed or HP Inc and then tap On.
Turn off any other print service plugins, if necessary.
Your Android device is now ready to print using the HP Print Service Plugin.

Refer this article to further troubleshoot Printing From HP Print Service Plugin.

Let me know if this helps!

Have a beautiful day ahead! 🙂

[bb2543]

Hi thanks, I will give it a go with the plugin but I think it's more a networking problem that the printer isn't connected into the existing wireless network.
I'll give the plugin setup you describe another go with the latest version but I do know, maybe a older versions, are already installed on each android devices in the network.

[A4Apollo]

@bb2543, Thanks for the response.

Sure you try installing the HP print service plugin and let me know how it goes.

Also, refer to this document to know how to Print with Wi-Fi Direct.

I'll watch your reply! 🙂

[bb2543]

Hi thanks for the help. I've managed to solve it in two parts . Updated plugin as mentioned and by triggering the wireless setup wizard inside the printer by joining the printers own internal network configuration page at 192.168.223.1
The printer has now joined the existing local network and via the plugin can be printed too

[A4Apollo]

@bb2543, Thanks for the response.

I am glad to hear that your issue got resolved.

If you have any queries in future related to any HP products, you can always reach out to us.

We will try our best to help you out.

Take care,            

Have a great day ahead! 🙂