Reconnect an HP printer to a wireless network | HP printers| HP Support, by HP Support on YouTube. 2 min 57 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 57 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn on the printer and make sure it is within range of your router. If the printer was on an old network, it may still show that network as connected.
On the printer control panel, open the Wireless or Network menu. Look for Wireless Setup Wizard or a similar option.
Select your new Wi-Fi network name from the list. If it is hidden, choose the option to enter the name manually.
Type the Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard and confirm. Watch for a message that the printer is connected.
If the printer has no usable screen, open the HP app on your phone or computer instead.
In the HP app, select your printer and choose the option to set up or reconnect it to a network.
Follow the app prompts to pick your network and enter the password. The app sends the settings to the printer.
Print a test page or check the printer status in the app to confirm the connection works.
Tips and common mistakes
Enter the password carefully; a single wrong character is the most common reason the connection fails.
If your router uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, try the 2.4 GHz network if the printer cannot find the other one.
Move the printer closer to the router during setup, then reposition it once connected.
Restart the router and printer if the network list does not appear on the control panel.
Questions
Do I need WPS to connect my HP printer?
No. You can use the printer control panel or the HP app to enter your network name and password directly.
Why does my printer not show my Wi-Fi network?
The network may be out of range or hidden. Move the printer closer to the router or enter the network name manually.
Will I need to reinstall the printer on my computer?
Usually not. Once the printer rejoins the network, the existing setup should work again, but you may need to reselect the printer in the HP app.
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.
