HP SmTank 5101 All-In-One Wireless Thermal Inkjet Color Printer - Manual (Page 21)

2. If your printer Wi-Fi was previously turned off, press the Wi-Fi button to turn it on. For Wi-Fi status,
see Wi-Fi status, light, and icons (Wi-Fi models) .
3. Make sure the printer is in Wi-Fi setup mode. The Wi-Fi light should blink blue. If not, restore the printer
network settings. See Restore original factory defaults and settings .
4. On the app Home screen, click or tap the Plus icon or Add Printer, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add or connect the printer.
NOTE:
● If prompted for the printer password, enter the default PIN available from a label on the printer. See
Find the default printer password or PIN .
● When the printer is connected successfully, the Wi-Fi light stops blinking and remains lit.
Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network using HP printer software
To connect the printer to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, make sure you have the following:
● A wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: The printer only supports 2.4GHz connection.
● A computer that is already connected to the Wi-Fi network that you want to use to connect your printer.
● Network name (SSID).
● WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
Do the following:
1. In the HP printer software (available from the Start menu), click Tools.
For information about the software, see Install and use the HP printer software .
2. Click Device Setup & Software.
3. Click Connect a new device.
4. Select Manual Setup, select the wireless option, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS) (Wi-Fi models)
This Wi-Fi setup method can be used if your router has a WPS button.
If the router does not have this button, it is recommended that you connect the printer using the HP Smart
app. See Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network using HP Smart (Wi-Fi models) .
1. Make sure your router and printer are not too far from each other.
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