How do I connect my HP printer to WIFI Direct?
Sophia Dalton
Updated on March 14, 2026
How do I connect my HP printer to WIFI Direct?
On the computer, click the wireless icon , and then select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model. If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, and then tap Join. Open the item you want to print, click File, and then click Print. Select your printer, and then click Print.
What is wireless direct HP?
HP Wi-Fi Direct is a feature included on HP printers made for small office or home use. The feature allows anyone to wirelessly print directly to a printer. Printers operating with HP Wi-Fi Direct enabled are essentially operating as unauthorized wireless access points (WAPs).
How do I make my HP printer run wireless software?
Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)
- Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
- Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
- Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note:
How do I connect my HP wireless printer without WPS?
- Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless network.
- Download and install the HP Smart app.
- Turn on the printer.
- Press and hold the Wireless and Cancel buttons until the Wireless light and Power light starts to flash.
- On your computer, open the HP Smart app.
How do I setup a Wi-Fi Direct printer?
Connecting from a Smart Device Using Wi-Fi Direct Connection (for Android Only)
- Tap Wi-Fi from the Settings screen on your smart device.
- After enabling Wi-Fi, tap the following icon.
- Select Advanced .
- Select Wi-Fi Direct.
- Select the printer’s device name, and then connect using Wi-Fi Direct.
How do I connect to Wi-Fi Direct?
Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Direct
- Open Settings on you device and Select Wi-Fi.
- Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
- Locate and select the device you would like to connect to.
- The other device will receive an Invitation to connect, Tap Accept for the connection to be made.
How do I turn off HP wireless direct?
To disable Wi-Fi Direct Printing do the following:
- Open a browser and enter the URL IP of the printer.
- On the Network tab, Click Edit Settings.
- Under Wi-Fi Direct, change the status to Off then click Apply.
Is Wi-Fi Direct Printing safe?
Wi-Fi Direct has minimal security advantages compared to other options, but it has minimal security risks. It can be risky while simultaneously using a device connected to another network.
What is WiFi direct printing?
Wi-Fi Direct is Wi-Fi without the internet bit Lets sat you want to print from your laptop or smartphone to a wireless printer, share images with someone sat across the room, or even send your holiday video from your phone to your TV. With Wi-Fi Direct, that bit’s easy.
Why cant my computer find my wireless printer?
Check The Basics Check the printer’s toner and paper, plus the printer queue. Sometimes a print job with an error may hold up the line, the travel time for files from your device to the printer may take more time, or a larger document may take longer to download and process.