HP Deskjet 4155e Printer: Wi-Fi Direct Setup, by Printer Insider on YouTube. 6 min 3 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 3 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Turn the printer on and wait until the power light stops blinking and stays solid. Load paper in the tray so a test page can print.
On the printer control panel, press the Wireless button, then use the arrow buttons to find Wi-Fi Direct and press OK.
Select On and press OK. The printer starts broadcasting its own network name, usually starting with DIRECT- followed by letters and numbers.
Press the Information button or the Wi-Fi Direct option to print a configuration page. This page shows the network name and the password.
On your phone, tablet or computer, open Wi-Fi settings and look for the DIRECT- network name from the printed page.
Tap the network and enter the password exactly as printed. Watch for capital letters and similar-looking characters like 0 and O.
Wait for the device to show Connected. The printer's wireless light may change to a steady blue to confirm the link.
Open a document or photo and choose Print. Pick the HP DeskJet 4155e from the printer list and send the job.
When finished, turn Wi-Fi Direct off on the printer or forget the network on your device to save battery and stop others joining.
Tips and common mistakes
Wi-Fi Direct usually supports only a few devices at once, so disconnect old phones you no longer print from.
If the DIRECT network does not appear, move your device within a few feet of the printer and rescan.
Change the default Wi-Fi Direct password in the printer's embedded web page so strangers nearby cannot join.
Wi-Fi Direct drops your device from the internet while connected, so switch back to your normal network after printing.
Questions
Do I need a router to use Wi-Fi Direct?
No. The printer creates its own small wireless network, so you can print anywhere with power, even without internet.
Where do I find the Wi-Fi Direct password?
Print the configuration page from the printer's control panel. The network name and password are listed there.
Can I print from a laptop as well as a phone?
Yes. Any device with Wi-Fi can join the DIRECT network and install the HP Smart app or driver to 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.
