In the end, you will also be guided about the steps that you should take when facing any issue while completing an HP printer wireless setup.

So let us start with the guide!

Method 1: HP Auto Wireless Connect

Some of the new and advanced HP printers can automatically pair up with the wireless network. You even don’t need any cables or need to enter your wireless network settings. Therefore, to setup HP wireless printer automatically, not only your printer should be a newer model but also your computer has to meet the following requirements:

Your computer should have Windows 7 or 8 or 10. Your computer uses a wireless connection to your network and it should be able to control the wireless adapter. Make sure the computer is connected to the network. Ensure that your computer uses the dynamic IP address.

Now let’s start!

1. Locate and download the printer software from the official website of HP. There you have to identify your printer to find the right one. Now Run the software Turn on the printer

Note: you have to finish the whole task within two hours because the printer will be in Hp Auto Wireless Connect mode for only two hours.

In your computer follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to Connection type. Next, you need to select the Wireless and then “Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer” The wording of the options will depend on your printer model and Operating System of the computer. Wait for a few minutes, until the connection doesn’t get completed. Finish the setup process by following the rest of the on-screen instructions.

Note: Remember to save any online work you are doing, because during this HP printer wireless setup your computer will get disconnected from your wireless network. And it means your computer temporarily won’t have any internet connectivity. Make to save your downloads before.

Method 2: HP Wireless Printer Setup Using Wireless Setup Wizard

TThis method needs you to access from printer’s control panel if you want to do HP setup wireless printer without any trouble. If your printer doesn’t have the display screen then it won’t be possible.

Open your printer and tap on the wireless icon, or go to the Network menu Now select the Wireless Settings and then tap Wireless Setup Wizard. The settings may be accessed differently depending on the product model. However, if you are unable to find you the model number you can contact the HP printer support. Next, follow the steps shown on your printer screen. Select your HP wireless printer setup network name and click Next. If you are unable to detect the name of your printer then you can scroll down and enter the name manually. Now enter the password of your wireless network. Then you have to press OK to save the settings that you have done.

Method 3: WPS Setup HP Wireless Printer

WPS method is widely used by the HP user as it is an easy method and doesn’t take much time. The method needs a printer supported with the WPS push button.

Open your printer and start the WPS push button mode. Hence, different printer models have different ways to start the WPS mode. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router. This will let your printer connected with your computer without taking so much time.

Method 4: Complete ‘Windows setup’ for HP Wireless Printer Setup

On your keyboard press Windows key + I together. Click on Devices. Turn on your printer and then go to the Network menu. In your printer choose the wireless network name and enter the password to connect with Wi-Fi manually.

Note: Remember that the setting may differ depending on your product model. If you don’t know how to connect your HP printer wireless setup you can contact the HP customer support service for help.

Now come back to your Computer and press Windows + R key. Then type Printers and Scanners and hit Enter. In the Printers and Scanners window, click + button, to add a printer. Now select your printer from the result list below. Click Add Device and you have successfully connected the printer with your computer.

Method 5: USB Cable Connection for HP Printer Setup

When the wireless connection doesn’t work, you should go with the USB connection of the printer with the network. This method support all the printers, with you, don’t have a display printer, it will work best for you. Therefore, for the HP printer setup connection, you will need a USB cable for a few minutes then after connection you won’t need it.

Open your printer. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer. Now search and download the suitable printer software on- 123/hp.com/setup. You have to choose the right drivers and software for your printer by giving the printer’s model number. Run the printer software installation and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you will be asked to choose- “how will your product be connected”, click on “Directly connect to this computer using a USB cable”.

Bonus: Learn the troubleshooting solution when face issue during the HP printer connected

One of the most common problems that occur with the printer during HP printer wireless setup is- outdated or faulty hp printer drivers.

Therefore, there are two ways you can get the right drivers from your printer that are – Manually or Automatically.

How to update the driver manually?

You can update your drivers manually by going to the manufacturer’s website. And then search for the most recent and correct driver. Make sure that you use to download only drivers that are compatible according to your Windows version.

How to update the driver automatically for the HP printer setup?

If you don’t have much time for the manual driver update, then switch to automatic driver update and install. For this, you can use Driver Easy. The software will automatically recognize your system and will find the correct drivers for your printer to set up an HP wireless printer.

You will need to download and install it correctly. Therefore, follow the below steps.

Download and install the Driver Easy. Run Driver Easy and then click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will start the scanning of the computer and will detect the problem in drivers if any. Click on the Update button, you will find it adjacent to your HP printer driver to automatically download the correct version of the drivers. Now you can manually install it.

Apart from this error or driver problem, while doing the HP wireless printer setup, if you find any issue, you can reach the experts. Yes, contact the HP printer support executives for the complete solution. They are well-skilled and know about solving the issues in HP printers.