Step 1: Prepare for installation
Gather the following items to prepare the printer for installation for a wireless network.
Gather the following items:
Network name: The network name is the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Network password: The password might also be called the WEP key or WPA security passphrase.
A computer connected to your wireless network
Internet access: HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL for software downloads, using Web Services, and getting printer updates.
Make sure the router and computer are turned on, and that the computer is connected to the same wireless network to which you want to connect the printer. Turn on the printer and place it close to the computer and within range of the router during the setup procedure.
Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cables from the printer.
If you previously installed the software for a USB or Ethernet connection and now want to change to a wireless network connection, reconfigure the USB or Ethernet installation before continuing.
I have already installed my printer with a USB or wired connection and want to switch to a wireless connection.
Search Windows for All Programs, and click the All Programs in the list of results.
Click HP, and then click the folder for your printer.
Click Reconfigure your HP device.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish reconfiguring your printer installation.
Step 2: Connect to the wireless network
Connect the printer to your network with the Wireless Setup Wizard so the HP installer can find the printer during the installation.
On the printer control panel, press the Wireless button , and then press the Wireless Menu button.
Press the Wireless Setup Wizard button, and then select your network name (SSID) from the list of available networks.
When prompted, enter your wireless security passphrase (WPA, WPA2, or WEP).
NOTE: You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection fails.
When you finish entering the WEP key or WPA key, press OK, and then press OK again to return to the home screen.
Step 3: Download and install the driver
Download and install the most current version of the full feature printer software from the HP website.
NOTE: As an alternative method to downloading the software, you can use the installation CD.
Go to 123.hp.com/laserjet.
Double-click the driver file with HP Easy Start in the name in the browser downloads bar or in the Downloads folder to start the installation.
Example of the HP Easy Start file in the browser downloads bar
Example of the HP Easy Start file in the Downloads folder
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection setup and driver installation.
Return to the 123.hp.com page webpage to complete the printer registration and activation.
