Print with HP wireless direct

With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other wireless-capable device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.

When using HP wireless direct, note the following guidelines:

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.

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.

Make sure HP wireless direct is turned on in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled. For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 57.

Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same HP wireless direct connection.

HP wireless direct can be used while the printer is also connected to a computer using USB cable or to a network using a wireless connection.

HP wireless direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the Internet.

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Print from a wireless-capable mobile device

Print from a wireless-capable computer

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. For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 57.

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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