User's Manual

Guidelines when using HP wireless direct
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Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software.
If you are using a computer, make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the
printer.
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If you have not installed the HP printer software on the computer, connect to HP wireless direct
first and then install the printer software. Select Wireless when prompted by the printer software
for a connection type.
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If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app. For
more information about mobile printing, visit
www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/
mobile_printing_apps.html.
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Make sure HP wireless direct is turned on in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled.
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Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same HP wireless direct connection.
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HP wireless direct can be used while the printer is also connected either to a computer using a
USB cable or to a network using a wireless connection.
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HP wireless direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the
Internet.
To turn on HP wireless direct
1.
From the printer control panel, touch
(HP wireless direct).
2. Touch On for HP Wireless Direct.
TIP: If you would like to use HP wireless direct with greater security and if the computer or
mobile device supports WPA2 encryption, touch Security to enable or disable security. With
security enabled, only users with the password can connect wirelessly to the printer. Without
enabling security, anyone with a wireless device within the wireless range of the printer can
connect to the printer.
3. Touch HP Wireless Direct Name to display the HP wireless direct name.
4. If you have enabled security, touch Security Password to display the HP wireless direct
password.
TIP: You can also turn on HP wireless direct from the EWS. For more information about using the
EWS, see
Embedded web server.
To print from a wireless-capable mobile device
Make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on your mobile device. For more information,
visit
www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/mobile_printing_apps.html.
1. Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. For more information, see the
documentation provided with the mobile device.
NOTE: If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless
direct.
3. From the mobile device, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to
connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list
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