Why is the Wi-Fi light blinking on my HP printer?

The Wireless light blinks when the printer is attempting to connect to the wireless router or access point. Wait a few minutes, and then check the light again. If the printer establishes a connection, you can stop troubleshooting.
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Why is the blue wi-fi light blinking 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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Why is my printer wi-fi light blinking?

The Wi-Fi light blinks when the printer is searching for a connection or when the existing signal is too weak to transmit. If you are connected with a LAN or USB cable, turn off the Wi-Fi radio.
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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 fix the flashing light on my HP printer?

Follow these steps to reset the printer.
  1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
  2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  3. Wait at least 15 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  5. Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
  6. Turn the printer on.
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How do I reset my HP wireless printer?

Use the Wireless and Cancel buttons to restore Wi-Fi setup mode.
  1. Press the Cancel button to ready the printer.
  2. Press and hold the Wireless button and the Cancel button at the same time for three seconds until the printer restarts. ...
  3. After the printer restarts, wait 60 seconds until the Wireless light blinks blue.
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How do I get my HP printer to recognize my wireless network?

Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)
  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
  3. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note:
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Why is my wireless printer not being detected?

Sometimes the printer may not be connected to the network, or your computer's firewall might be blocking the printer. Also, if the printer is shared through another computer on the network, the settings on that computer may need to be modified.
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How do I know if my HP printer is connected to Wi-Fi?

On the printer's control panel, go to the Network menu or touch the wireless icon and then go to settings. Select Wireless Setup Wizard. The Wireless Setup Wizard displays a list of wireless networks in the area. Note: Settings may be accessed by touching a wrench icon, depending on the product model.
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Where is the WPS button on my HP printer?

The WPS PIN is displayed on the LED screen of the printer when you trying to wirelessly connect your computer to it. This has nothing to do with your router. If your computer has located your network printer, then it will ask you for a WPS PIN. Just look for the generated PIN on your printer screen.
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How do I turn off the blue light on my HP printer?

Step 2: Power Reset:
  1. Power your printer ON.
  2. With the printer ON disconnect the power cable from the rear of your printer.
  3. Leave the power cable disconnected for 60 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cable back in.
  5. Your printer should power back up on its own.
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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 make a printer go online?

To attempt to get your printer online. Go to "Settings" and then "Printers." Right-click on the printer and select "Use Printer Online." Check to see if there are any print jobs and clear them.
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How do I turn off the blue light on my printer?

Go to Printer Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Management > Energy Saver Mode. Set to the desired time. If you need to shut the printer down immediately, then you have to press the power button on the back. Sorry, there was a problem.
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How do I turn off the blue light on my HP Envy 6055?

There is no option to turn off this light. The light indicates the status of the printer.
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Should I turn off my HP printer when not in use?

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Because the Envy 6055 does not require a lot of power, you do not need to turn it off when it is not being used.
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How do I connect my HP wireless printer to WPS?

Connect an HP printer using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
  1. Place the printer and the computer or mobile device near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Put the printer in WPS connection mode. ...
  3. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the router for three to five seconds, or until the connection process begins.
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How do I connect my wireless printer to WPS PIN?

Solution
  1. Press the Setup button.
  2. In the Setup menu, Wi-Fi setup is the first option. Press the OK button.
  3. Press the right arrow button until Other setup appears. ...
  4. Press the right arrow button until WPS (PIN code) appears. ...
  5. A PIN code will appear on the screen. ...
  6. After the printer has connected, press the OK button.
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How do I connect a printer using WPS?

Use WPS to set up your printer
  1. Swipe across the touch screen display area, then tap WLAN.
  2. The printer searches for a wireless router. ...
  3. Press and hold the WPS button on the router (about 5 seconds), then tap OK on the printer within 2 minutes.
  4. Tap OK when Connected to the access point appears. ...
  5. The connection is complete.
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Why has my HP printer suddenly stopped working?

You need to ensure your HP printer has enough paper, ink, or toner, and it is not stuck on paper jam. Also, check the status of your printer cartridge and try replacing it with a new one if it is not good enough. In some cases, your HP printer stops printing after you replace its parts.
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Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

If you still can't print, check the drivers are up-to-date. Select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.
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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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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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