How to fix HP Printer not Connecting to PC?

HP Printers provides flawless services; sometimes, a few users face connection errors with HP Printers. If you are one of them and facing the HP printer connection problem, you should read this article to get manual support to rectify the issueThere could be multiple common reasons why your HP printer is somehow unable to connect to your computer, and these are given below.

• The printer drivers are outdated.
• Your HP printer has been incorrectly set up.
• Maybe there's a Wi-Fi network issue.
• Your Printer is not discoverable to a computer, or the printer's Bluetooth has not been activated.

How do I connect my HP wireless printer to my computer?

• Restore the Wi-Fi setup mode on the printer by opening the wireless option and then enabling network setup.
• Select the Restore Network Settings and follow the instructions.
• Install the HP Smart app and create or log into the account.
• Follow the steps by adding the printer and setting up the wireless connection.

Why won't my HP printer connect with USB?

There are some common issues behind why your HP printer is not connecting to USB.

• Maybe the USB cable was damaged.
• The USB port was covered with dust or carbon; cleaning might be helpful.
• Maybe the USB driver needs an update.

How do I reset my HP printer to a new Wi-Fi?

Here are the steps to reset your HP printer to a new Wi-Fi.

• Open the networking setting by using the control panel.
• You will find the Wireless Setup option. Kindly open it.
• Search for your wireless network name or use the SSID. If you found it, then simply press on connect.
• Now, Enter the password, after that, your new Wi-Fi is connected to your HP printer. 

How do I make my HP printer discoverable?

In any case, you have to find your HP printer is not discoverable, and then you can follow the steps to make it discovered again. You can use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button to connect your HP printer to your Wi-Fi. 

• Place your printer near your Wi-Fi.
• Press the WPS button and turn your printer on to WPS mode.
• The same goes with the router by pressing and holding the WPS button.
• Your printer will go into the discoverable mode.
• The connection process will begin, and then it will automatically connect.

How do I reconnect my HP printer after changing Wi-Fi?

Reconnecting an HP printer after changing Wi-Fi may feel like a tough job, but it is not. Before connecting to the HP printer, you may try to check whether there's an issue happening with it. If so, then you can run the troubleshooter and fix it. To reconnect, kindly follow the steps below. 

• Connect the HP printer to the Wi-Fi by following the standard process where you open settings, then go to the Network and run the Wireless Setup Wizard. 
• You are required to forget the current Wi-Fi and then select your network and reconnect by entering your password.
• Printing a Wireless Network Test Report to understand more information about your HP printer's connectivity which helps in the identification of the issues. 

Conclusion

Hopefully, this guide has provided helpful information regarding the HP Printer not connecting to a PC and other Wi-Fi-related issues. If you need extra information, you can contact the support page, read FAQs, or contact HP customer support.

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