HP Smart Tank : How to Setup Using WPS Connection, by Printer Insider on YouTube. 6 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Unpack the printer, remove all tape and packing material, and plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Press the power button to turn it on.
Open the ink tank covers and fill each tank with the matching color bottle. Close the caps firmly and let the printer run its initial setup.
Load plain paper into the input tray and adjust the paper width guide so it rests against the stack.
On the printer control panel, open the Wireless or Network menu and choose the WPS setup option.
Press and hold the WPS button on your router for about 3 seconds until its WPS light blinks. Do this within 2 minutes of starting WPS on the printer.
Wait while the printer and router find each other. The printer's wireless light should stop blinking and stay solid when the connection succeeds.
If the light keeps blinking, the connection failed. Wait for the printer to reset, then repeat the WPS steps on both devices.
Print a network configuration page from the printer's settings menu to confirm the IP address and connection status.
Install the HP Smart app on your phone or computer and add the printer. It should appear automatically on the same network.
Tips and common mistakes
WPS only works on networks using WPA or WPA2 security, so check your router settings if the button does nothing.
Keep the printer within about 30 feet of the router during setup to avoid a dropped connection.
If your router has no WPS button, use the HP Smart app or the printer's touchscreen to enter the Wi-Fi password manually.
Questions
What if my router has no WPS button?
Use the HP Smart app or the printer's wireless setup wizard to pick your network and type the Wi-Fi password directly.
How long does the WPS connection take?
Usually under 2 minutes. If the wireless light is still blinking after that, the pairing failed and you should try again.
Do I need the HP Smart app to use WPS?
No. WPS pairs the printer and router on its own, but the app makes it easier to finish setup and print a test page.
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.
