How to Set Up Your HP Printer on Your Computer

If you follow the correct procedures, setting up an HP printer on your computer can be simple using 123.hp.com/setup. This tutorial will walk you through the various printer setup procedures and provide helpful troubleshooting advice in case you run into any problems.

Step 1: Get Your Printer Ready and Unpack It

Unpack the Printer: Gently take the printer out of the box, taking off all of the tapes and protective covers that are on the inside and exterior.

Connect the Power: Turn on the printer by plugging in the power wire. Observe any on-screen directions that might show up on the control panel of the printer.

To install the ink cartridges, place them inside the box. The majority of HP printers include quick snap-in technology and slots with labels.

Load Paper: Make sure the paper is correctly positioned before placing it in the paper tray.

Step 2: Download the HP Printer Software

HP offers an easy-to-use tool called HP Smart to ensure a seamless setup. This program will walk you through setting up and controlling your printer.

1. Type the model of your printer into the search box at 123.hp.com/setup .
2. Get the HP Smart or Drivers here. Find the link to download the HP Smart app (for Windows and macOS) or select the model-specific drivers. The software can be downloaded and installed by following the on-screen directions.
3. As an alternative, you can get HP Smart from the App Store for macOS or the Microsoft Store for Windows.

Step 3: Connecting Your HP Printer

1. Connect the USB cable's two ends to your computer and the printer's respective USB ports.
2. Open the printer driver setup tool or HP Smart app.
3. Your printer should be immediately detected by the software. To finish the installation, adhere to the instructions.
4. Print a test page after the setup is finished to make sure everything functions as it should.

Tips for Troubleshooting

Try these troubleshooting techniques if you run into any problems:

• Turn the computer and printer on and off.
• Make sure your computer and printer are connected to the same network.
• To make sure you have the most recent drivers for your printer model, go to HP's support page.
• HP provides HP Print and Scan Doctor, a free tool for identifying and fixing printer-related problems.
• Try reconnecting your printer after resetting its network settings if the wireless connection isn't working.

You should have no trouble setting up your HP printer on your computer if you follow these steps. Whether utilizing a wifi or USB connection, HP Smart streamlines and expedites the procedure.