Why is my HP printer not connecting to WIFI?

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Get the network name and password. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.
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How do I connect my HP printer to Wi-Fi again?

Press and hold the Information button for five seconds until the control panel buttons light. Press and hold the Wireless button and the Cancel button for five seconds until the Wi-Fi light blinks blue. Within two hours, return to the app or software to find and add your printer and complete the setup.
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How do I fix my printer if its not connecting to Wi-Fi?

How to Fix the Problem
  1. Try connecting to the printer with a cable. This allows you to see whether the WiFi signal is the issue. ...
  2. Find a new spot for the printer. ...
  3. Check the printer queue. ...
  4. Reboot the printer. ...
  5. Make sure the firmware is up-to-date. ...
  6. Confirm that your mobile device is on the right network. ...
  7. Reset the printer.
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What do I do when my HP printer says not connected?

Press and hold the printer's power button for 15 seconds. The printer should be directly connected to the wall outlet and not to a surge protector. Reconnect the power cable to print and the printer should power ON by itself. If the printer doesn't power ON then please manually power it ON.
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Is there a reset button on HP printers?

Factory Fresh reset is the F11 option, that is ESC and select F11. A little less dramatic is the Hard Reset choice that fixes quite a few ills. Press and Hold the PWR off button for 4 seconds to force a PWR off.
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How do I manually reset my HP printer?

Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button. The Attention and Ready lights cycle while the product restores factory defaults.
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What is a cold reset for an HP printer?

On HP printers, a "cold reset" causes the printer to return to its factory default settings, which among other things, causes it to try and retrieve its configuration information from a BOOTP server.
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How do I hard reset my HP?

Turn off the computer, and then unplug the power cord. Disconnect any peripheral devices, and then remove the computer from any port replicator or docking station. Remove the battery from the computer. With the battery and power cord unplugged, press and hold the Power button for approximately 15 seconds.
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Is a hard reset the same as a factory reset?

The two terms factory and hard reset are associated with settings. A factory reset relates to the rebooting of the entire system, while hard resets relates to the resetting of any hardware in the system.
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How do I troubleshoot my HP printer?

Resolving Print jobs stuck in queue and other printing problems using the HP Print and Scan Doctor
  1. Windows: Download HP Print and Scan Doctor. ...
  2. Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer.
  3. Once HP Print and Scan Doctor is open, click Start, and then choose your printer. ...
  4. Click Fix Printing.
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How do I fix a blinking blue light on my HP printer?

A flashing blue light would indicate the printer has not made a proper wireless connection. Touch the wireless icon at the top of the printer's screen and check the connection and re-enter the connection information if needed.
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What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly?

What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly? (Choose two.) Explanation: Wireless printers can use Bluetooth, 802.11x, or infrared interfaces to connect wirelessly. WiMax, satellite, and microwave radio technologies are in practice never used to connect a printer to a network.
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How do I connect my HP printer to my smart?

Set up your printer using the HP Smart app
  1. Place the printer and the computer or mobile device near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. ...
  3. Enable Bluetooth on the computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup.
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What is a WPS button on printer?

Some access points (often called routers or hubs) feature an automatic connection button labelled “WPS” which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup and allows permitted devices to connect to your network without needing to enter a password.
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