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Print with HP wireless direct (printers released from 2011-2014)

HP wireless direct is a connection option with certain HP printers released between late 2011 and mid-2014. Use an HP wireless direct connection when you are unable to connect to the printer over a Wi-Fi network.

If you purchased your printer after mid-2014, go to HP printer setup (Wi-Fi Direct) for more information.

For steps to connect and use your printer on your Wi-Fi network, go to HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network).

Connect and print with HP wireless direct

Change your Wi-Fi network connection to the printer's HP wireless direct connection to print from your computer or mobile device.

Note:

HP wireless direct is for printer use only. When you change from your Wi-Fi network to the printer connection, you must reconnect to your Wi-Fi network after printing to access the internet.

On the printer control panel, touch the HP wireless direct icon , or open the Network Setup or Wireless Settings menu and select Wireless Direct to turn on the connection.
To require a password (recommended) when connecting to the printer, select On or On with security. Note the password, and then touch OK.
If you want to print web content, such as an email or cloud-based document, open the item before proceeding.
Move the computer or mobile device you are printing from close to the printer, and then open the Wi-Fi settings to view the list of available networks.
Select HP-Print-xx-[your printer model name] from the list of networks detected.
If prompted, enter the printer password.
Open the item you want to print, and then select the option to print from the File or Share menu.
Select your printer, and then click Print.
After the print job completes, reconnect the computer or mobile device to your Wi-Fi network.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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What is the difference between 'HP wireless direct' and 'Wi-Fi Direct'?

Wi-Fi Direct and HP wireless direct both provide direct wireless connections between your printer and a mobile device or computer without a router.

Differences between Wi-Fi Direct and HP wireless direct
Specification	Wi-Fi Direct	HP wireless direct
Security	WPA2 password is required	WPA2 password is optional
Maximum simultaneous device connections	5	5
Printer name that displays when printing	DIRECT-xx-HP [your printer model name]	HP-Print-xx-[your printer model name]
Wireless computer or device can automatically detect and connect to printer	Yes: Automatic or Manual (push button or PIN)	No
Computer or device can connect to both printer and internet simultaneously	Yes	No
Devices can connect to internet and/or each other through printer	No	No
Printer can connect to internet through device	No	No
Default printer IP address (to access the printer's Embedded Web Server)	Example: 192.168.223.1	Example: 192.168.223.1

What are the requirements to print with HP wireless direct?

The following printers, phones, tablets, and computers support printing with HP wireless direct. Check your printer specifications to confirm HP wireless direct support.

Most HP wireless printers released between late 2011 and mid-2014
Apple iPhone and iPad, and Android phones and tablets
Most Wi-Fi-capable Windows and macOS computers and laptops with an HP print driver installed

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