HP Officejet Pro 8610 - Step 1: Make sure the Wireless (802.11) light is turned on

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Step 1: Make sure the Wireless (802.11) light is turned on

Understand the behaviors of the Wireless light on the printer.

150 Chapter 10 Solve a problem

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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.