● Verify that obstacles do not block the wireless signal. Remove any large metal objects between the access
point and the printer. Make sure poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete do not
separate the printer and wireless access point.
● Verify that the printer is located away from electronic devices that might interfere with the wireless signal.
Many devices can interfere with the wireless signal including motors, cordless phones, security system
cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices.
● Verify that the print driver is installed on the computer.
● Verify that you have selected the correct printer port.
● Verify that the computer and printer connect to the same wireless network.
● For macOS, verify that the wireless router supports Bonjour.
The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes
If the printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes, try these solutions.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and in the ready state.
2. Turn o any third-party rewalls on your computer.
3. Make sure that the wireless network is working correctly.
4. Make sure that your computer is working correctly. If necessary, restart the computer.
5. Verify that you can open the printer HP Embedded Web Server from a computer on the network.
The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed
If the printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed, try these solutions.
1. Update the rewall with the most recent update available from the manufacturer.
2. If programs request rewall access when you install the printer or try to print, make sure you allow the
programs to run.
3. Temporarily turn o the rewall, and then install the wireless printer on the computer. Enable the rewall
when you have completed the wireless installation.
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer
If the wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer, try these solutions.
1. Make sure that the router or printer connects to the same network that your computer connects to.
2. Print a conguration page.
3. Compare the service set identier (SSID) on the conguration page to the SSID in the printer conguration
for the computer.
4. If the numbers are not the same, the devices are not connecting to the same network. Recongure the
wireless setup for the printer.
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