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Setting up your digital workflow might prove to be a difficult and tiring process. So, to make the work easier and help you in making sure that the entire printing workflow is functioning properly, we decided to create a guide for you that will help you to get the work going smoothly without a hitch. This article will act as your personal guide and assist you step by step throughout the entire process. All the techniques required and the general queries that may arise when setting up the workflow have been answered by the professionals in this article to make the work easier for you. The following processes have been included in the article:
Unboxing and Installation
Connecting the printer to the WiFi network
Connecting the Printer to Different Devices
Test Page Run
UNBOXING & INSTALLATION:
Step 1: Take the printer out from the packaging box and remove all the packaging materials around the printer.
Step 2: Place the printer in the area where it will be used. Note that the surface of the area where the printer is placed should be even so as to avoid any sort of situation where the printer may fall due to disbalance.
Step 3: Now connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the printer. Now, connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet like a switch or something similar to make sure that the proper flow of electricity is maintained.
Step 4: Now take the ink bottles and pour the ink into the ink tanks present in the printer.
Step 5: Stack the plain white papers(which are to be printed upon) on the input tray. Make sure that the papers are stacked properly so that they do not get stuck in the printer.
Step 6: Now position the printheads however before that, make sure that you’ve prepared the ink system.
Step 7: The last step of this process, which is also the easiest, is to install the HP Smart app. This step will conclude the entire process and now the setup is done.
HOW TO CONNECT TO WiFi NETWORK:
In this section of the 123.hp.com laserjet article, you will be assisted in the entire process of connecting your HP printer to the WiFi services available. To make the process as easy as possible, we have come up with two ways to help you connect the printer to WiFi. Now, it's finally time for us to get started!
METHOD 1: AUTO WIRELESS CONNECT
(For this 123.hp.com/laserjet method to work, you will have to install the software from the official website of HP)
Step 1: The first step to be taken is to enter the correct model number of your printer. This will help you in downloading the appropriate driver for your Operating System so as to prevent the problems from arising later on.
Step 2: Now, you just have to relax and just follow the instructions on-screen step by step. This will let you install the required drivers on your PC.
Step 3: After finishing the process above, you'll have to turn your HP printer on. After doing so, please start the HP Auto Wireless Connect program.
Step 4: After starting the program, the pop-up window on the screen will ask you about the Network Connection type of your wish. Select the Wireless option and press the 'Yes' button to conclude the process.
After you're done following the above mentioned step, you simply have to sit back and relax, for your printer will automatically search for the available WiFi service and connect to it. When the printer has connected to the WiFi, click on the 'Finish' button. Here you go, with your printer connected to the WiFi!
METHOD 2: WiFi Protected Setup PUSH BUTTON
This method is to be used when both your HP printer and your router offer the WPS push-button mode. If this mode is available, then you won't have to go through a complex process and you'll be able to connect to WiFi services with just a single press on your router as well as printer. This method will take up only a few seconds of your time.
Step 1: There will be a WPS button present on both your printer as well as your router. All you have to do is just tap on that button.
Step 2: If your PC prompts you for a PIN, then look up for it on your printer.
And so, with these mere two steps, you'll have the process concluded. Quite easy, wasn't it? With this, you'll be able to print as much as you like.
HOW TO CONNECT PRINTER TO YOUR WINDOWS:
In order to access the print function of your HP printer, you will be required to first connect it to your PC. For this process, there are two separate methods available. This section of the article will guide you step by step in order to utilize your printer to its full use. The brand of your PC won't matter much as HP printer works well with all of them. The solutions provided here are all simple, dependable, and easy to apply.
METHOD 1: THROUGH WIRELESS NETWORK
The process of switching from wired network to wireless network will leave you astounded over the fact that it is actually quite simple.
Step 1: Go to the settings of your PC and look for the setup page. Here you change the Wireless LAN settings.
Step 2: After you have accessed your LAN settings, you are required to find the SSID of your home network.
Step 3: Now, you will see a "Devices" icon here on the screen. Tap on that and in the next pop-up screen, find a "Add a Printer or Scanner" option.
Step 4: Hit the "Add Device" icon and the rest of the process of finalising the wireless settings will be done by your PC.
METHOD 2: THROUGH USB CABLE
To use this method, you'll first have to connect your printer to your PC through a USB cable.
Step 1: Open the settings of your PC and then go to the "Access Devices" icon.
Step 2: Press the "devices" icon. In the pop-up screen that follows, look for the "Printers and Scanners" option and tap on it.
Step 3: After that, click on the "Add Printers or Scanners" icon. This will enable your PC to recognize your printer which is connected through a USB.
Step 4: Once the Windows is done recognizing your printer, a pop-up window will appear that will show you the description of your printer. Tap on it to conclude the installation process.
Your Printer has now been connected to your PC. You can now print out as many beautiful pictures as your heart desires.
HOW TO CONNECT PRINTER TO YOUR MACBOOK
One good thing about your HP printer is that you can connect it to any device you want. Earlier, we instructed you on how to connect your printer to Windows. Now, in case you do not use Windows, this section of the article will guide you on how to connect your printer to your Macbook. Please follow the following steps after you're done downloading the HP printer software:
Step 1: Find the 'Menu' app present in your Macbook and click on it. Now, find the 'Printer' icon and open it.
Step 2: Look up for a 'System Preferences' folder and then enter the details, like model number, of your printer.
Step 3: Now, just simply click on the 'Add' icon present. Your printer will now start setting up.
Step 4: After the above process is completed, restart your Macbook. Now, you can easily use your printer to print or scan documents as you wish.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PRINTER TO PHONE
Carrying your personal computers everywhere can really be a tiring and hefty process and, let's be honest, none of us will want to suffer through this situation, right? In such a situation we will definitely wish to be able to access our printer through our phone, seeing how these days almost everything can be done through mobile phones. If you also wish the same and don't want to make things hard for yourself, the fret not as we've got your back! We'll guide you through the whole process of connecting your printer to your mobile phone. Whether you use Android or iOS, it doesn't matter as we'll provide instructions for both.
For ANDROID
Step 1: Go to the Play Store app in your mobile phone and search for the HP Print service app. Now, click on the install button.
Step 2: After you're done installing, simply choose the photo or document that you wish to print.
Step 3: Find and select the menu button. After that, click on the "Print" icon. And this will be it! Quite simple we say, isn't it?
For iOS
Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is to choose the photo or document you wish to print. After you're done choosing, open the file.
Step 2: Now, you will see a "Share" icon in the corner of the screen. Tap on it.
Step 3: Select the "(+)" symbol. This will enable you to find your printer and connect your device to it.
Step 4: Tap on the "Print" option and now, you can print your favorite photos or documents as desired.
HOW TO DO A TEST RUN FOR PRINT:
After setting up your printer, a test run is highly required. It can help you check a variety of things including the quality of your ink and whether the ink cartridges are in excellent working condition or not. It may prevent future problems from occurring. If you have never personally tried printing before or are facing some kind of problem with your printer, then the easiest way to find the fault is by doing a test run and printing a self-test sheet.
Step1: Select the "Start" menu on your desktop and find the "Settings" option.
Step 2: Click on the "Printers" option. Then, find the name of your device there and right click on the icon.
Step 3: Next you'll see a pop-up window. There, find the "Properties" option and then click on the "Open Toolbox" option present.
Step 4: Lastly, click on the "Print a Test Page" option. If you've done so then, Voila! A test page will be printed and along with it, you're done concluding a test check on your printer.
Conclusion
Now, you are all ready to use your HP Printer. All of the 123.hp.com/laserjet methods mentioned above have been 100% tested and verified by us. Despite all this, if you're still facing any difficulty, then please feel free to reach out to us through the HP support desk. We are available for your help all the time. We wish you a pleasant experience with the HP printer!