HP Smart Tank 580 WiFi Setup | Hp smart tank 581 wifi setup, by THE FIXFLOW on YouTube. 3 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn on the printer and let it finish its startup routine. Keep it close to your router and phone during setup.
Install the HP Smart app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Open it and accept the prompts to allow permissions.
Press the wireless button on the printer until its light blinks blue. This puts the printer into setup mode.
In the HP Smart app, tap the plus button and choose Add Printer. Pick your Smart Tank 580 or 581 from the list.
When asked, choose your WiFi network from the list and type the password. Use a 2.4 GHz network if your router splits bands.
Wait while the app sends the settings to the printer. The wireless light turns solid blue when the connection works.
Finish the remaining setup screens, such as ink and paper setup, then let the app check for firmware updates.
Print a test page from the app to confirm wireless printing works.
Tips and common mistakes
Most HP printers only join 2.4 GHz WiFi, so pick that band if your router shows two names.
If the printer does not appear, hold the wireless button until it blinks again and restart the app.
Keep the phone within a few feet of the printer until setup finishes.
You can find the printer's own WiFi password on the label or by printing a network configuration page.
Questions
Why does the HP Smart app not find my printer?
The printer is probably not in setup mode or is on a different network. Press and hold the wireless button until it blinks, then search again in the app.
Can I connect the printer after changing my WiFi password?
Yes. Open the HP Smart app, select the printer and use the network settings to enter the new password. The printer keeps the old one until you update it.
Do I need a computer to set up the printer?
No. The HP Smart app on a phone or tablet handles the WiFi setup and test print.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
