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WPS pin is a unique 8-digit credential required to connect your HP Printer or router to a WiFi network. While setting up your printer, you can connect it to a suitable Wi-Fi network for remote printing. Read the article below for detailed steps on where to Find a WPS Pin on an HP Deskjet Printer. You can also learn how to Reconnect the HP Printer after a Router or Network Password Change.
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How to find a WPS PIN to complete the HP printer setup
You must enter the WPS pin while setting up your HP printer to a Wireless network. During setup, you can easily find the WPS pin on the printer control panel or the information sheet printer.
Follow the steps below to complete the HP printer setup using a WPS pin
Step 1 – While connecting your printer the WPS pin prompt appears on the bottom right corner of your screen.
Step 2 – Now you need to look for WPS on the printer control panel or the information sheet that printed during setup.
Step 3 – Now simply enter the Pin and click the next button to finish the printer setup.
Remember that there is a specific time limit for entering the WPS pin on the computer. The time limit is 90 seconds for most of the HP printers. However, it may vary depending on your printer model. You can find the detailed information on the printer Information sheet.
In case the pin doesn’t work or an Error appears then you can generate a new pin to complete your printer setup. Follow the steps below to Generate a new WPS pin.
Step 1 – Restart your computer.
Step 2- Download the HP smart App on your device. Use the links below to download the HP smart App as per your device.
- Go to 123.hp.com to download HP smart software and drivers for Android, iOS, and iPadOS.
- HP Smart – Microsoft Store (Windows, in English)
- HP Smart – Mac App Store (macOS, in English)
- Mac users can also use the HP printer setup (Mac built-in driver)
Step 3 – After downloading the App follow the instructions to Sign into your HP smart Account and go through the Printer setup steps again to generate the new WPS pin. Watch the detailed video provided below to know the exact steps on Where to Find the WPS Pin on the HP Deskjet Printer.
How to Reconnect HP Printer after a Router or Network Password Change
It is mandatory to connect your printer to a suitable Wi-Fi network for remote printing. Once you have set up your printer, you don’t have to reconnect it unless you change the router or network password.
Here are the steps to reconnect an HP printer after a router or network password change.
For printers with a Touchscreen
Step 1 – Place the printer near the network router.
Step 2 – Turn on the printer after losing the paper in the input tray.
Step 3 – Now go to the printer control panel and select Wireless or Setup menu.
Step 4 – Select Network Setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Now press yes to confirm.
Step 5 – Once the default network settings are restored Go to settings and select wireless setup Wizards. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.
Step 6 – Select the network name from the list and enter the network password.
As soon as the password is accepted the wireless light on the printer turns blue.
From the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, select Wireless Setup Wizard. If the Wireless Setup Wizard is not listed, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup or WPS, select Push Button, and then follow the steps to connect to the network.
For printers without touch screens use the HP smart app. All you need to do is install the HP smart app on your device and follow the prompt to connect the printer to the wireless. You can also watch the detailed guide on the HP support website.