How to do HP Printer Wireless Setup with HP Smart?

Are you looking for an app to know how to connect HP printer to Wi-Fi network, you must know this HP Smart app. Moreover, this application allows to print, scan and share files from anywhere and at any time. Read on to know many cool features of this app with easy and effective instructions with us.

Benefits of having the HP Smart App:

• Copy, print, fax and scan files from anywhere with the HP smart app
• Print and manage with any network connection
• One-touch shortcuts improve productivity
• Creating high quality scans will never be a problem again
• Seamless HP printer setup process

HP Smart Printer Setup

Installing the HP Smart app on the device you’ll be printing from lets you print, scan and fax from anywhere.

General requirements for the HP smart app:

• First make sure your HP printer supports the HP Smart app
• Then check if your device is connected to an active internet connection
• This device and the printer must be connected to the same network either via USB or via the network method
• HP Smart app compatibility depends on operating system version
• If it is Windows, the operating system must be Windows 11 version 21H2 and later
• If it is Windows, the operating system must be Windows 11 version 21H2 and later
• If it is macOS, the operating system must be 10.14 and above

Steps to install the HP Smart app:

• First download HP Smart app on your device from HP printer official website
• Then create an HP account to access all printer features
• Then sign in to that HP account
• You may or may not be prompted to sign in to your Microsoft account
• You can log in or skip it for later

Wireless network connection preparation guidelines:

• First place your device closer to your Wi-Fi router
• Then enable Wi-Fi settings on your phone or computer you are trying to connect
• Make sure no ethernet cable is connected to your computer
• Then update your computer and make sure you don’t miss any crucial updates
• Then activate the Bluetooth function so that your HP Smart application detects your printer
• Now enable your mobile or system location for your system to detect the printer when setting up the printer
• You may receive multiple printer names make sure you don’t choose the printer name that has DIRECT in front

Steps to access the HP Smart app:

• First open the HP Smart app
• Wait for the app to detect the HP printer to continue with the HP printer setup
• Then click the plus symbol or the Add Printer option to add your printer to the app
• Depending on the type of connection, choose between USB, wireless or network
• If you can’t find your printer, you can restore Wi-Fi setup mode
• To do this, access your printer
• Click the setup icon
• Choose Network Configuration and select Restore Network Settings
• Wait 2 hours and open the app to continue setting up the HP Smart Printer
• Simply follow the online instructions displayed to complete the printer setup.

HP Smart App Setup:

• First tap the star menu to create a shortcut to the HP Smart app
• From the following list, choose the HP Smart app
• Now right-click on the app to choose between Pin to Start and Pin to Taskbar
• To create a shortcut, click and drag the HP Smart app icon to the desktop

Diagnose and fix:

Use the troubleshooter in the HP Smart app to troubleshoot HP printer setup issues.

Manage Printer:

• Choose the image you want to adjust the preferences
• Then choose the printer status to continue

To make your printer more secure:

• First check if your device and printer are connected to a secure Wi-Fi connection
• Do not connect your printer to a vulnerable public connection
• Always use a strong password for your network
• Also make sure to change them frequently
• Give your printer a unique name as it can be difficult to identify your printer in a list of printers
• You can limit access to unwanted apps
• Always check and limit access to apps such as HP ePrint and Print Anywhere

To copy:

• From the home screen, tap the copy tile
• The device camera can be used to take a photo
• Now choose the size and number of copies
• You can also choose the option of printing in color or black

To fax:

HP Smart securely faxes your documents to the fax-enabled fax machine or printer

To scan:

• Initially choose to print from the feeder or the scanner glass
• Now capture the document from your device
• Then use any editing tool to make any adjustment
• Then you can choose to save, print or share depending on your preference

To print:

• Use your mobile’s Wi-Fi or mobile network to print the files wherever you are.
• From the home screen, choose the print job
• Now choose the print item
• Edit the element if needed with photo editing tools
• You can also adjust the print job settings to continue the print job