HP OfficeJet 8700 Printers - Wireless Printer Setup (Windows)

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If you need to find your network password, go to How to Find the WEP or WPA Key or Password for Your Wireless Network.

1. Gather the following items:
   • Network name: The network name is the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
   • Network password: The password might also be called the WEP key or WPA security passphrase.
   • A computer connected to your wireless network
   • Internet access: HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL for software downloads, using Web Services, and getting printer updates.
2. Make sure the router and computer are turned on, and that the computer is connected to the same wireless network to which you want to connect the printer. Turn on the printer and place it close to the computer and within range of the router during the setup procedure.
3. Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cables from the printer.

1. From the home screen on the printer control panel, swipe down to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Wireless icon .
2. Touch the Setup icon .
3. Touch Wireless Settings, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
   
4. Touch the name of your network in the list of available networks, and then touch OK.
   
5. If the list does not contain your network name, touch Enter New Network Name, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your network name.
6. If prompted, type the WEP or WPA key (network password), and then touch Done.
   A summary screen displays. Touch OK to return to the home screen.

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   If a connection error message displays, make sure you typed the uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters for the network name and password exactly. Follow the prompts to type the information again.

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As an alternative method to downloading the software, you can use the installation CD.

1. Select your printer from the following list:
   • For HP OfficeJet 8702 printer software, go to 123.hp.com/OJ8702.
   • For HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printer software, go to 123.hp.com/OJP8710.
   • For HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 printer software, go to 123.hp.com/OJP8720.
   • For HP OfficeJet Pro 8730 printer software, go to 123.hp.com/OJP8730.
   • For HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 printer software, go to 123.hp.com/OJP8740.
2. Enter your printer model number, and then click Begin.
3. Click Download, and then click Open, Save, or Run in any windows that display to download the driver to your computer.
4. Double-click the driver file in the browser downloads bar or in the Downloads folder on the computer to launch the driver installation.
   Figure : Example of the HP driver file in a browser downloads bar

   
   Figure : Example of the HP driver file in a computer Downloads folder

   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection setup and driver installation.