Guidelines for using Wi-Fi Direct

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 have not installed the HP printer software on the computer, connect to Wi-Fi Direct first and then install the printer software. Select Wireless when prompted by the printer software for a connection type.

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 Wi-Fi Direct is turned on in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled.

Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same Wi-Fi Direct connection.

Wi-Fi 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.

Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the Internet.

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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi Direct name from the list of wireless networks shown such as DIRECT-**- HP Officejet-5740 (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password when prompted.

4.Print your document.

To print from a wireless-capable computer (Windows)

1.Make sure you have turned on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.

2.Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more information, see the documentation provided with the computer.

NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use Wi-Fi Direct.

3.From the computer, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the Wi-Fi Direct name from the list of wireless

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