HP DeskJet 2921 Printer Setup : Connect WiFi, Copy, Print, Load Paper, by MyTechGuy on YouTube. 17 min 49 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 49 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Unpack the printer, remove all tape and packing material, and plug the power cable into a wall socket. Turn the printer on and let it finish its startup routine.
Open the ink cartridge access door. Take each cartridge out of its packaging, peel off the protective tape, and slide it into its matching slot until it clicks. Close the door.
Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper width guides outward, and load a stack of plain paper. Push the guides back against the paper and slide the tray in.
Install the HP Smart app on your phone and open it. Tap the plus button to add a printer and let the app find the DeskJet 2921 nearby.
Follow the app prompts to put the printer on your home Wi-Fi network. Enter your Wi-Fi password when asked and wait for the printer to connect.
Open a document or photo on your phone, tap Share or Print, and choose the HP DeskJet 2921. Set the paper size and colour options, then tap Print.
To scan, place the page face down on the scanner glass. In HP Smart, choose Scan, adjust the settings, and save the file to your phone.
On your PC, install the HP Smart app or the full driver from the HP website. Add the printer on the same Wi-Fi network, then print a test page from any app.
To copy, place the original face down on the glass and press the Copy button on the printer. Set the number of copies and press the colour or black button.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the printer and phone on the same Wi-Fi network or the app will not find the printer.
Do not touch the copper contacts or the print head on a new cartridge, as this can stop it printing.
Do not overfill the paper tray, and fan the paper stack before loading to avoid jams.
If the printer drops off Wi-Fi, run the wireless setup again from HP Smart.
Questions
Do I need the HP Smart app to set up the printer?
Yes, the app is the easiest way to connect the printer to Wi-Fi and to print and scan from a phone. On a PC you can also use the full driver from the HP website.
Can I print from my phone without Wi-Fi?
Some models support direct wireless printing, but the normal setup uses your home Wi-Fi network. Connect the printer and phone to the same network first.
Why is my printer not found in the app?
Check that the printer is on and both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Move the phone closer to the printer and run the setup again.
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.
