Setting up Your HP Printer on a Wireless Network for iOS Devices Using HP Smart
When you have fully unboxed your HP+ printer,
you will need to set up the printer with HP Smart to be able to print.
This video shows the HP+ printers setup.
For HP Standard Printers, some of the images in the video may not be available or applicable.
HP+ is a complete printing solution combining innovative print hardware,
optional Instant Ink services,
and exclusive HP Smart app features to deliver a simple,
seamless,
and sustainable printing experience.
HP standard printers are available without the benefits of Instant Ink.
To successfully set up and install your printer,
gather the following materials and information:
an iPad or iPhone with Bluetooth enabled,
that is connected to the wireless network in which you want to connect your printer,
an HP printer, turned on and in a ready state,
an active internet connection,
and the wireless network password or key, if required by your network.
Note: To setup and use your printer, it must always be connected to the internet
While installing HP Smart, you can refer to the Setup Poster or postcard included with your printer.
With your iPhone or iPad, scan the QR code on the Get Started card
or go to 123.hp.com to download HP Smart.
Select Install HP Smart.
Follow the prompts to install HP Smart and then open the app.
On the Welcome screen select Continue to agree to the Terms of Use.
If prompted, Select Allow to receive notifications from HP Smart.
And then, choose whether or not you want to send data to HP by selecting either Yes or No.
HP Smart only detects printers connected to the same network as your iOS device or in Setup mode.
Setup mode activates the first time you turn on your printer and lasts for two hours.
If It has been longer than two hours since you first turned on your printer,
reset the printer network settings.
To reset the printer network settings for a printer with a touch display,
swipe down to open the control panel Dashboard.
Touch the gear icon, then touch Network Setup,
and then touch Restore Network Settings.
When prompted, touch Yes.
For printers without a touch display,
press the cancel button to wake the printer from sleep mode.
Press and hold the wireless and cancel buttons at the same time for five seconds.
Or, for LaserJet Pro printers,
press and hold the Wireless button until the Ready and Attention lights blink simultaneously.
Release the buttons to restore Setup Mode.
For printers with front-edge lighting,
press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the rear of the printer for five seconds.
When the printer Network Settings are reset,
the front-edge lighting will pulse and change color.
Some older printers might not support Setup Mode,
so you must connect it to the network manually.
For printers with a touch display,
use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect your printer to the network.
For older printers without a touch display,
press and hold the Wireless button on your printer for five seconds
or until the wireless light blinks,
and then, within two minutes,
press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
or WPS button,
on your router for five seconds.
Once your printer is in setup mode, return to your device.
HP Smart will display 3 options.
This video will show how to setup a new printer.
Select Set up a New Printer.
A pop-up screen will display, asking to use Bluetooth to help with setup.
Select OK.
Another pop-up screen asking to find and connect to devices on your network will display.
Select OK.
HP Smart will search for your printer.
When it finds the printer, it will show on the screen.
Select the printer.
HP Smart will ask for the Wi-Fi password to access the wireless network you are currently connected to.
Enter the password and Select Continue.
HP Smart begins the process connecting your printer to the wireless network.
For security, you will need to confirm your proximity to the printer.
If your printer does not have a touch screen,
press the Information button on the printer.
If your printer does have a touch screen,
tap the checkmark on the printer display.
HP Smart will confirm when it finishes connecting the printer to the wireless network.
Select Continue.
In order to deliver printing and cloud services,
data is collected from your printer to sync your HP Smart app and HP account.
Select Continue.
Your HP+ printer comes with an optional Instant Ink Trial.
To continue with setup select Continue.
For your printer to operate after activating HP+,
you must be signed into your HP account,
be connected to the internet and only use HP original ink.
Select Activate HP+
An HP Account sign up page displays.
Fill out the information and select Create Account to create a new HP account.
If you already have an existing HP account, select Sign In.
On the next page, enter your email and password and select Sign In.
HP Smart will register your HP+ printer with your HP Account.
Select Continue.
You can choose to accept or skip the HP+ offer,
but this video will continue with accepting the offer.
Select Continue to sign up for an Instant Ink plan.
Choose your preferred plan, then provide a shipping address and billing details.
Your HP+ subscription is now complete.
Select Continue.
HP Smart will then direct you through the remaining prompts to finish setting up your printer.
Depending on your specific printer model, these steps may differ.
Simply follow the prompts provided to complete the process,
including setting up any available services or software.
To print from other devices, you can visit 123.hp.com from your mobile device or other computers.
Select Skip this step for now.
Your HP printer setup is now complete. You can now print pages.
Select Skip Printing Page for now.
HP Smart will return to the home screen
and show your printer in a Ready status.
You are now ready to start printing.