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HP printers are a variety of premium printers made by HP Inc. that print documents and photos using inkjet or laser printing technology. They are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and can be connected to your operating system easily. Wireless connection is in high demand due to its ease of setup and convenience. 
Prerequisite
HP printers can be connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, they need different configurations in different operating systems. Hence, it's crucial to meet the minimum requirements for HP printers.
How To Download, Install & Setup On Windows
Steps to connect HP printer to Windows via Wi-Fi:
  1. Make sure your HP printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network before turning it on.
  2. Open the Windows "Settings" app and click "Devices." 
  3. Select your HP printer from the list of installed printers by clicking "Printers & scanners" after that. Click "Printer properties in the "Manage" menu." 
  4. On the "Ports" tab, select "Add port." 
  5. Click "New Port" and then "Standard TCP/IP Port." 
  6. In the "Printer Name or IP Address" section, type the IP address of your printer and press "Next." Windows will install the required drivers after it has automatically identified the printer model. 
  7. After the drivers have been set up, choose your HP printer and click "Manage." 
  8. To access the "Ports" tab, click "Printer properties" after that. 
  9. "Standard TCP/IP Port" should be chosen.
  10. Then, enter the Wi-Fi network name and password. 
  11. Then, click OK. 
  12. You have successfully connected your HP printer to Windows via Wi-Fi.
Steps to connect HP printer to Windows via Bluetooth:
  1. Turn on your HP printer and put it in Bluetooth pairing mode. Read the printer's manual for instructions on how to do this.
  2. Power on your HP printer and turn on the Bluetooth. 
  3. You can check the user printer’s manual for instructions. 
  4. Then, on your Windows, go to the Settings option and choose Devices. 
  5. Now, tap Bluetooth & other devices and turn on Bluetooth. 
  6. Then, tap Add Bluetooth or Other device and choose Bluetooth. 
  7. Now, your system will start looking for available Bluetooth-enabled devices. 
  8. Select your HP device from the available devices. 
  9. If the screen asks for a Bluetooth PIN or passkey, find it in your user manual. 
  10. You have successfully connected your HP printer to Windows via Bluetooth.
How To Download, Install & Setup On Mac
Steps to connect HP printer to Mac via Wi-Fi:
  1. Turn on your printer and Mac. 
  2. Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 
  3. Tap on your Mac's Apple icon (at the top-left corner). 
  4. Then, select System Preferences. 
  5. After that, click Printers & Scanners. 
  6. Click the + button at the bottom of the printer's list. 
  7. The Mac will start looking for available printers. 
  8. When you see your printer name, select it and tap Add. 
  9. Necessary software or drivers will be downloaded and installed by Mac. 
  10. When you are done with the installation, HP printers
Steps to connect HP printer to Mac via Bluetooth:
  1. Check whether your HP printer is Bluetooth-enabled or not. 
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your Mac. 
  3. Also, turn on your HP printer. 
  4. Then, you have to move to the Mac menu. Now, look for the Bluetooth option. 
  5. When you open the Bluetooth setting option. 
  6. Now, check two options- Turn Discover on and Allow Bluetooth devices to get connected to this computer. 
  7. Your printer will automatically connect to your Mac if both options are enabled. 
  8. If not, then enable those options. 
  9. After that, your printer will be connected to the Mac.
How To Download, Install & Setup On iOS
Steps to connect HP printer to iOS via Wi-Fi:
  1. Confirm that your HP printer is powered on. 
  2. Also, ensure your devices (iOS & printer) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 
  3. Go to the Settings option on your iOS and select Wi-Fi. 
  4. Now, select the network to which your printer is connected. 
  5. Launch an app through which you want to print. 
  6. Click on the Share button (a square with an upward arrow). 
  7. Then, scroll and find the list, then select print. 
  8. From the list of available devices, Select your HP printer model. 
  9. If your printer didn't appear, click Select printer, then choose your printer. 
  10. Configure print settings if necessary (e.g., number of copies) 
  11. You have successfully connected your HP printer to iOS via Wi-Fi.
Steps to connect HP printer to iOS via Bluetooth:
  1. Make sure that your HP printer is turned on.
  2. On your iPhone, go to Settings and click Bluetooth. 
  3. Switch it on. Then, a list of available devices will be displayed. 
  4. Then, select your Printer's name to connect it to Bluetooth. 
  5. Now, launch the document or page you need to print. 
  6. After that, click the print option to perform printing via Bluetooth.
How To Download, Install & Setup On Android
Steps to connect HP printer to Android via Wi-Fi :
  1. To connect your printer to Wi-Fi, you need to set it up first. 
  2. To set up a wireless connection, click the network icon. 
  3. The network icon is placed at the top-right corner. 
  4. Then, click on the Wi-Fi icon and Settings. 
  5. Move to the Wireless Setup wizard and pick a Wi-Fi network. 
  6. If the screen asks, type the password. 
  7. On your Android device, install the HP Smart app from the Google Store. 
  8. After the installation, connect your Android to the same network as the Printer. 
  9. Then, add a printer. Select your Canon printer from the available list. 
  10. You have successfully connected your HP printer to Android.
Steps to connect to HP printer to Android via Bluetooth:
  1. Enable the Bluetooth option on your Printer. 
  2. As each brand has its own functions, check the instruction manual. 
  3. It will start scanning and then move to your Android settings. 
  4. Then, click Connected Devices and tap Pair new device. 
  5. Now your Android will start scanning nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. 
  6. Once your printer name is displayed, click Connect.
  7. You have successfully connected your HP printer to Android via Bluetooth.

Steps to install the latest HP printer drivers:
  1. Go to HP customer support for downloading driver downloads. 
  2. Then, type your Printer's name in the search area. 
  3. After that, click Enter. 
  4. Now, you will have different printer driver options to select from. 
  5. Check all; they have a Download option along with their name. 
  6. Click the Download button for your preferred printer drivers. 
  7. Once downloaded, the file will be saved in the Downloads folder. 
  8. Go to your Download location and double-click the file. 
  9. Let the installation process complete.
Note: Always choose the latest printer driver. All the recommended printer drivers will be listed at the top.

All the printers need printer drivers to work well. Each Windows system requires a different set of printer drivers. Hence, according to your printer type and desktop type, different printer drivers will be required.
Steps to download HP printer drivers for Windows 10:
  1. Go to the Start button, select Settings. 
  2. Then, select Update & Security and then Windows Update. 
  3. Click Check for updates. 
  4. After the update check is done, click View optional updates. 
  5. On the following screen, open Driver Updates. 
  6. When you see the necessary printer drivers, choose your desired updates. 
  7. Choose Download and Install.

Setting up your HP printer requires several steps, from unboxing to connecting it to a network and your computer. Different HP printers require different steps. These are the generalized steps to set up your HP printer.
  1. Unbox your brand-new HP printer. 
  2. Remove all the protective coverings and tapes. 
  3. Plug your Printer into the power cord. 
  4. Then, turn on your Printer. 
  5. Choose your language. 
  6. Insert a stack of paper. 
  7. Then, install the Printer's cartridges. Start by removing the cartridge's packaging.  
  8. After that, install them following the user's manual. 
  9. Then, connect your HP printer to a network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or USB cable) 
  10. Once you connect your Printer to a network, download the HP Smart app on your desktop. 
  11. Launch the HP Smart app from the download folder. Connect your Printer in the app. 
  12. Use the trial for HP instant ink (if your Printer is compatible).

The process of updating printer drivers is different on various operating systems. You may check the user's manual to check the instructions on this. We are considering a Windows system to update and reinstall HP printer drivers. 
Steps to update HP printer drivers on Windows:
  1. Move to Control Panel. 
  2. Then, tap on Hardware and Sound. 
  3. Now, tap Device Manager to view all connected devices with your machine. 
  4. Also, search for the device from the Printer's drop-down menu. 
  5. After that, right-click on your Printer that needs the printer drivers update. 
  6. Then, tap on the Update driver. 
  7. Now, select whether you want to search printer drivers manually or automatically. 
  8. Select automatically. 
  9. If your system isn't able to find the latest printer driver, search for it from the manufacturer's website. 
  10. Finish the setup by running the installer.
Steps to reinstall HP printer drivers on Windows:
  1. Start by uninstalling the existing drivers. 
  2. To do this, tap on the Start menu and then the Control Panel. 
  3. Then, choose Devices and printers. 
  4. After that, right-click on the printer name and choose Remove Device or Uninstall. 
  5. Lastly, go with the displayed instructions. 
  6. Then, download the latest printer drivers from HP's official website. 
  7. After that, select your operating system and version. 
  8. Then, download the latest driver software on your system. 
  9. After the download, double-click on the file and start the installation. 
  10. Then, go with the instructions to finish the installation. 
  11. When the screen prompts, connect your HP printer to your system. 
  12. Wait until the driver installation completes. 
  13. To test your Printer, you must print a page. 
  14. To do this, launch a document and try printing it to check whether the Printer is working properly.

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