Setting up your HP WiFi printer should be a straightforward process, but sometimes you might encounter hiccups. If you’re struggling to connect your HP printer to a new WiFi network, especially after it was previously configured on another network, this guide is for you. This solution is particularly helpful for printers like the HP 2778 AIO, which may face configuration issues with standard methods.
Here’s a practical approach using WiFi-Direct and your printer’s web interface to get your HP WiFi printer back online and working seamlessly with your wireless network.
Connecting via WiFi-Direct and Web Interface
This method leverages WiFi-Direct to establish an initial connection, allowing you to access the printer’s settings through a web browser. This bypasses potential network configuration conflicts and lets you directly input your new WiFi details into the printer.
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Establish a WiFi-Direct Connection: Begin by activating WiFi-Direct on your HP printer. Typically, you can find the WiFi-Direct password by pressing the “Information” button on your printer’s control panel. This password will be needed to connect your computer to the printer’s WiFi-Direct network.
HP Printer Control Panel Buttons – Information Button and WiFi Direct Button -
Access the Printer’s Web Interface: Once connected via WiFi-Direct, open a web browser and enter your printer’s IP address or web URL. Common URLs include
192.168.0.206orHPAxxBA.local. You can usually find the printer’s IP address by printing a printer information page, again often accessible through the “Information” button on the printer panel. For administrative access, you might be prompted for a printer PIN, typically located inside the cartridge access door. -
Navigate to Wireless Setup Wizard: Within the printer’s web interface, locate the “Wireless Setup Wizard,” usually found under network or wireless settings. This wizard will guide you through connecting your printer to your new WiFi network. Select your WiFi network name (SSID) and enter the WiFi password when prompted.
HP Printer Web Interface Settings Page – Network Settings and Wireless Setup Wizard -
Disconnect WiFi-Direct: After successfully connecting to your WiFi network using the wizard, disconnect the WiFi-Direct connection between your computer and the printer. You can also instruct your computer to forget the WiFi-Direct network profile.
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Add Printer Through System Settings: Now, on your computer, go to your operating system’s printer settings (e.g., “Settings > Printers > Add Printer” in Windows or similar in macOS/Linux). Your system should now detect your printer on the WiFi network. Select the option corresponding to your HP printer series, for instance, “HP 2700 series.” You can verify the correct selection by checking if the device URI includes
"_ipp._tcp.local". Having hplip (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) drivers installed can also be beneficial, though not strictly necessary for basic connectivity.
Finalizing the Setup
With these steps completed, your HP WiFi printer should now be successfully set up on your new WiFi network. You should be able to print wirelessly from your computer. Furthermore, scanning functionalities, like those offered by “Simple Scan,” should also work seamlessly over the WiFi connection.
Simple Scan Detecting HP 2778 WiFi Printer – Confirmation of Successful Setup
This method provides a robust solution for setting up your HP WiFi printer, especially when standard connection methods fail. By utilizing WiFi-Direct and the printer’s built-in web interface, you gain greater control over the network configuration process, ensuring a successful and stable wireless printing experience.
