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HP Photosmart C4700 Printers - Wireless Printer Setup (Windows)

This document is for Windows computers and for the following printers:
HP Photosmart C4740 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4788 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4750 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4793 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4780 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4795 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4783 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4798 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4785 All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart C4799 All-in-One Printer
To set up an HP printer on a wireless (Wi-Fi) network, install the print driver and software from the HP website. When prompted during the installation, select Wireless as the connection type.

Step 1: Prepare for installation

Before setting up the printer on your wireless network, gather the required items, and then check the printer and computer connections.
  1. Gather the following items:
    • Network name: The network name is the SSID.
    • Network password (WEP key or WPA security passphrase)
    • A computer connected to your wireless network
    • Internet access (recommended): HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL.
    • Your wireless-capable printer: Place your printer close to the computer during the installation.
    • USB cable: The installer prompts you when to connect the USB cable.
  2. Make sure the printer, router, and computer are all turned on, and that the computer is connected to the same wireless network to which you are connecting the printer.
  3. Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cables from the printer.

Step 2: Download and install the driver

To set up the printer on a wireless network, install the print driver, and then temporarily connect the USB cable from the printer to the computer. This allows the printer to gather the necessary wireless information from the computer.
note:
As an alternative method to downloading the software, you can use the installation CD.
  1. Turn on the printer.
  2. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer, if necessary. The software installation prompts you to connect the cable if needed.
  3. If a Let's identify your product to get started page displays, click Printer, type your printer model number, and then click Submit.
  4. If you need to change the operating system, click Change, select your version, and then click Change.
  5. Under the Driver heading, click Download for the full software package, or click Basic Drivers for other driver options.
  caution:
Make sure to connect the USB cable when prompted.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Review these frequently asked questions on setting up the wireless network connection.