Step 1: Make sure the Wireless (802.11) light is turned on
Understand the behaviors of the Wireless light on the printer.
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Light description/Light pattern
Explanation
The Wireless light is off.
The wireless capability of the printer is
turned off.
The Wireless light is on but blinking.
The wireless capability of the printer is
turned on and the printer is not
connected to a network.
The Wireless light is on and solid.
The wireless capability of the printer is
turned on and the printer is connected to
a network.
If the blue wireless light on the printer control panel is not lit, the wireless capability of the printer
might be turned off.
NOTE: If your printer supports Ethernet networking, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been
connected to the printer. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the printer wireless capability.
To turn on the wireless capability of the printer
1.
Touch (Wireless) from the printer control panel, and then touch Settings.
2.
Touch Wireless Settings.
3.
Slide the button to turn on the printer wireless capability.
If the blue wireless light is blinking, it means the printer is not connected to a network. Use the HP
printer software to connect the printer wirelessly.