HP printer setup (Wi-Fi Direct)

Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Windows computer.

1. Find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. For example, DIRECT-72-HP OfficeJet Pro 6970.

   • HP Smart app: From the app home screen, click the image of your printer, and then click Advanced Settings to open the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS). From the EWS home page, click the Network or Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct > Setup or Wi-Fi Direct Setup to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     Figure 1. Location of Wi-Fi Direct name and password for most HP printers (left) and HP LaserJet printers (right)

   • Printers with a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     

   • Printers without a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, press the Information button to print an Information Report. Printing reports from the control panel can vary by printer model.

     

     Depending on your printer, another method might be:

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Cancel buttons at the same time.

2. In Windows, search for and open Printers and scanners.

3. Click Add a printer or scanner, and then click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers.

   

4. Select your printer starting with DIRECT in the name and followed by the model name.

   Note:

   There might be multiple Wi-Fi Direct printers within range of your computer. Make sure to select the name of your printer in the list to prevent connection and print job issues.

   

5. Click Add device, and then wait for a PIN to print or display on the printer control panel.

6. Enter the WPS PIN within 90 seconds, and then click Next to complete the connection. If the PIN expires, close the Printers & Scanners window, and then follow the same steps again to add a Wi-Fi Direct printer.

   

7. If a Driver is unavailable status message displays after entering the PIN, go to 123.hp.com to download and install the print driver.

   

8. Open the item you want to print, click File, and then click Print.

9. Select your Wi-Fi Direct printer from the list, and then click Print.

Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and an Android phone or tablet using the HP Print Service Plugin. Complete these steps while next to the printer.

1. Find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. For example, DIRECT-72-HP OfficeJet Pro 6970.

   • HP Smart app: From the app home screen, click the image of your printer, and then click Advanced Settings to open the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS). From the EWS home page, click the Network or Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct > Setup or Wi-Fi Direct Setup to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     Figure 2. Location of Wi-Fi Direct name and password for most HP printers (left) and HP LaserJet printers (right)

   • Printers with a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     

   • Printers without a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, press the Information button to print an Information Report. Printing reports from the control panel can vary by printer model.

     

     Depending on your printer, another method might be:

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Cancel buttons at the same time.

2. Make sure paper is loaded into the input tray, and then turn on the printer.

3. On your mobile device, go to HP Print Service Plugin in the Google Store, and then make sure it is installed and up to date.

4. Open the item you want to print, and then tap Print.

5. On the print preview screen, select your printer starting with DIRECT in the name and followed by the model name.

   Note:

   There might be multiple Wi-Fi Direct printers within range of your mobile device. Make sure to select the name of your printer in the list to prevent connection and print job issues.

   

6. Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, if prompted.

7. To confirm the connection, go to the printer and press OK, the blinking Wi-Fi Direct button , or the blinking Information button .

8. Wait for the connection to complete, and then tap the Print icon on the print preview.

Send a print job using a Wi-Fi Direct printer connection. Complete these steps while next to the printer.

About this task

1. Find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. For example, DIRECT-72-HP OfficeJet Pro 6970.

   • HP Smart app: From the app home screen, click the image of your printer, and then click Advanced Settings to open the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS). From the EWS home page, click the Network or Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct > Setup or Wi-Fi Direct Setup to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     Figure 3. Location of Wi-Fi Direct name and password for most HP printers (left) and HP LaserJet printers (right)

   • Printers with a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     

   • Printers without a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, press the Information button to print an Information Report. Printing reports from the control panel can vary by printer model.

     

     Depending on your printer, another method might be:

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Cancel buttons at the same time.

2. Make sure paper is loaded into the input tray, and then turn on the printer.

3. If you want to print web content, such as an email or cloud-based document, open the item before proceeding.

4. On your mobile device, open the Wi-Fi network menu, and then select your printer starting with DIRECT in the name and followed by the model name.

   Note:

   There might be multiple Wi-Fi Direct printers within range of your mobile device. Make sure to select the name of your printer in the list to prevent connection and print job issues.

   

5. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, and then tap Join.

   

6. Open the item you want to print, and then select the option to Print.

7. Select AirPrint, if prompted.

8. Select your printer, and then tap Print.

9. If you were previously connected to a Wi-Fi network, return to the Wi-Fi network menu to reconnect to the network.

Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Mac. Complete these steps while next to the printer.

About this task

1. Find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. For example, DIRECT-72-HP OfficeJet Pro 6970.

   • HP Smart app: From the app home screen, click the image of your printer, and then click Advanced Settings to open the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS). From the EWS home page, click the Network or Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct > Setup or Wi-Fi Direct Setup to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     Figure 4. Location of Wi-Fi Direct name and password for most HP printers (left) and HP LaserJet printers (right)

   • Printers with a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     

   • Printers without a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, press the Information button to print an Information Report. Printing reports from the control panel can vary by printer model.

     

     Depending on your printer, another method might be:

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Cancel buttons at the same time.

2. Make sure paper is loaded into the input tray, and then turn on the printer.

3. Open the item you want to print, such as a document, photo, or email.

4. Click the Wireless icon , and then select the network starting with DIRECT in the name, followed by the printer name or series.

   Note:

   There might be multiple Wi-Fi Direct printers within range of your Mac. Make sure to select the name of your printer in the list to prevent connection and print job issues.

   

5. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, click Join, and then wait for the connection to complete.

   

6. Return to the item you want to print, and then click File > Print.

7. Select your printer, and then click Print.

Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Chromebook. Complete these steps while next to the printer.

1. Find the Wi-Fi Direct name and password. For example, DIRECT-72-HP OfficeJet Pro 6970.

   • HP Smart app: From the app home screen, click the image of your printer, and then click Advanced Settings to open the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS). From the EWS home page, click the Network or Networking tab, and then click Wi-Fi Direct > Setup or Wi-Fi Direct Setup to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     Figure 5. Location of Wi-Fi Direct name and password for most HP printers (left) and HP LaserJet printers (right)

   • Printers with a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to view the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.

     

   • Printers without a touchscreen control panel: On the control panel, press the Information button to print an Information Report. Printing reports from the control panel can vary by printer model.

     

     Depending on your printer, another method might be:

     • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.

     • Press the Wi-Fi Direct and Information buttons at the same time.

     • Press and hold the Resume button ( or ) for up to 10 seconds until the report prints.

     • HP DeskJet 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6400, and Tango printers: Touch and hold the Information button until all buttons light up, and then touch the Information and Cancel buttons at the same time.

2. Make sure paper is loaded into the input tray, and then turn on the printer.

3. If you want to print web content, such as an email or cloud-based document, open the item before proceeding with these steps.

4. On the computer, click the Wi-Fi icon , and then select your printer starting with DIRECT in the name and followed by the model name.

   Note:

   There might be multiple Wi-Fi Direct printers within range of your Chromebook. Make sure to select the name of your printer in the list to prevent connection and print job issues.

   

5. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, and then click Connect.

6. Return to the main settings menu, and then click the Settings icon .

7. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then click Advanced.

8. Under the Printing section, click Printers, and then click Add Printer.

9. Select your printer, and then click Add.

   

10. Open the item you want to print, click the Chrome browser settings icon , and then select Print.

11. Select your printer, and then click Print.

12. If you were previously connected to a Wi-Fi network, return to the Wi-Fi network menu to reconnect to the network.