Wi-Fi Direct Setup on HP Envy 6000 Series Printer (6452e , 6455e, 6400e, 6000e.. ), by Printer Insider on YouTube. 3 min 52 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 52 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the printer on and make sure it is not in sleep mode. Press any button on the control panel to wake it up.
On the printer control panel, press the Wi-Fi button or open the Wireless menu. Look for the Wi-Fi Direct option.
Select Wi-Fi Direct and turn it on. The printer will show a network name (SSID) and a password on the screen or on a printed info page.
On your phone, tablet or computer, open the Wi-Fi settings list. Find the network name that starts with DIRECT and the HP model name.
Tap that network and enter the Wi-Fi Direct password shown by the printer. Wait for the connection to finish.
Open the HP Smart app or your print menu and choose the HP Envy printer. Print a test page to confirm the link works.
To scan, open HP Smart, pick your printer and choose Scan. Save the file to your device.
When you are done, turn Wi-Fi Direct off on the printer or forget the network on your device to save battery.
Tips and common mistakes
Wi-Fi Direct only connects one device at a time on many models, so disconnect other devices if the printer will not appear.
The default Wi-Fi Direct password is often printed on a label inside the printer or on the setup page, so keep it handy.
Keep your device within about 30 feet of the printer for a stable connection.
If the DIRECT network does not show up, restart the printer and refresh your device's Wi-Fi list.
Questions
Do I need a router to use Wi-Fi Direct?
No. Wi-Fi Direct creates its own small network from the printer, so no router or internet connection is needed.
Can I print and scan at the same time over Wi-Fi Direct?
Yes, once connected you can print and scan through the HP Smart app, though only one device is usually connected at a time.
Why can't my phone see the printer's network?
Make sure Wi-Fi Direct is turned on in the printer's wireless menu and that your phone's Wi-Fi is enabled. Move closer and refresh the list.
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.
