How to connect HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 All-in-One Series to wifi?

This information on how to connect HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 All-in-One Series printer to wifi is provided by https://support.hp.com.

Before you begin

Ensure the following:

● The printer is not connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.

● The wireless network is set up and working properly.

● The printer and the computers that use the printer are on the same network (subnet).

While connecting the printer, you might be prompted to enter the wireless network name (SSID) and a wireless password.

● The wireless network name is the name of your wireless network.

● The wireless password prevents other people from connecting to your wireless network without your permission. Depending on the level of security required, your wireless network might use either a WPA passphrase or WEP key.

If you have not changed the network name or the security passkey since setting up your wireless network, you can sometimes find them on the back or side of the wireless router.

If you cannot find the network name or the security password or cannot remember this information, see the documentation provided with your computer or with the wireless router. If you still cannot find this information, contact your network administrator or the person who set up the wireless network.

Connect HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 All-in-One Series printer to a wireless network

Use the Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Protected Setup from the printer control panel display to set up wireless communication.

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Wireless icon.

2. Touch the Settings icon.

3. Touch Wireless Settings.

4. Touch Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

5. Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

If you are already using the printer with a different type of connection, such as a USB connection, follow the instructions in 'Change the connection type' to set up the printer on your wireless network.

Connect HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 All-in-One Series printer to Wi-fi using the HP Smart app

You can use the HP Smart to connect HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 to Wi-fi . The HP Smart app is supported on iOS, Android, and Windows devices.

1. If you are using an iOS or Android mobile device, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. (HP Smart uses Bluetooth to make the setup process faster and easier on iOS and Android mobile devices.)

NOTE: HP Smart uses Bluetooth for printer setup only. Printing using Bluetooth is not supported.

2. Open the HP Smart app.

3. Windows: On the home screen, click or tap Setup a new printer and follow the onscreen instructions to
add a printer to your network.

iOS/Android: On the home screen, tap the Plus icon and then tap Add Printer. Follow the onscreen
instructions to add a printer to your network.

Change the connection type

After you have installed the HP printer software and connected the printer to your computer or to a network, you can use the software to change the connection type (for example, from a USB connection to a wireless connection).

To change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection (Windows)

1. Remove the Ethernet cable from the printer.

2. Run the Wireless Setup Wizard to make the wireless connection.

To change from a USB connection to a wireless network (Windows)

1. Open the HP printer software.

2. Click Tools.

3. Click Device Setup & Software.

4. Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the onscreen instructions

To change from a USB or Ethernet connection to a wireless connection (OS X and macOS)

1. Remove any USB or Ethernet cable from the printer.

2. Restore the printer to its network defaults.

3. Download the most recent version of HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com.

4. Open HP Easy Start and follow the onscreen instructions to connect your printer.

To change from a USB connection to a wireless network using the HP Smart app on a Windows 10 computer (Windows)

1. Before you proceed, make sure your computer and printer meet the following requirements:

● Your printer is currently connected to your computer through USB.

● Your computer is currently connected to a wireless network.

2. Open the HP Smart app.

3. Make sure your printer is selected.

4. Click Learn More when you see “Make printing easier by connecting your printer wirelessly” on top of the home page of the app.

To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection (Windows)

● Connect the USB or Ethernet cable to the printer

To change from a wireless connection to a USB connection (OS X and macOS)

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Click Printers & Scanners.

3. Select your printer in the left pane and click - at the bottom of the list. Do the same for the fax entry, if there is one for the current connection.

4. Connect a USB cable to both your computer and printer.

5. Click + below the list of printers at the left.

6. Select the new USB printer from the list.

7. Choose your printer model name from the Use pop-up menu.

8. Click Add.

Test the wireless connection

Print the wireless test report for information about the printer wireless connection. The wireless test report provides information about the printer status, hardware (MAC) address, and IP address. If there is a problem with the wireless connection or if a wireless connection attempt failed, the wireless test report also provides diagnostic information. If the printer is connected to a network, the test report displays details about the network settings.

To print the wireless test report

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, touch the Wireless button, and then touch the Settings button.

2. Touch Print Reports.

3. Touch Wireless Test Report.

Turn on or off the wireless capability of the printer

The blue Wireless light on the printer control panel is lit when the wireless capability of the printer is on.

NOTE: Connecting an Ethernet cable to the printer automatically turns off the wireless capability and the Wireless light.

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, touch the Wireless button, and then touch the Settings button.

2. Touch Wireless Settings.

3. Touch the toggle button next to Wireless to switch it on or off.

Change network settings

From the printer control panel, you can set up and manage your printer's wireless connection and perform a variety of network management tasks. This includes viewing and changing network settings, restoring network defaults, and turning the wireless function on or off.

To print network settings

Do one of the following:

● From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard. Touch (Wireless) or (Ethernet) to display the network status screen. Touch Print Details to print the network configuration page.

● From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, touch ( Setup ), touch Reports , and then touch Network Configuration Page.

To set the link speed

You can change the speed at which data is transmitted over the network. The default is Automatic.

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, touch the Setup icon, and then touch Network Setup.

2. Touch Ethernet Settings.

3. Select Advanced Settings.

4. Touch Link Speed.

5. Touch the appropriate option that matches your network hardware

To change IP settings

The default IP setting for the IP settings is Automatic, which sets the IP settings automatically. If you are an advanced user and want to use different settings (such as the IP address, subnet mask, or the default gateway), you can change them manually.

TIP: Before setting a manual IP address, it is recommended to first connect the printer to the network using Automatic mode. This allows the router to configure the printer with other needed settings like subnet mask, default gateway and DNS address.

CAUTION: Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. If you enter an invalid IP address during the installation, your network components cannot connect with the printer.

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, touch ( Setup ), and then touch Network Setup.

2. Touch Ethernet Settings or Wireless Settings.

3. Touch Advanced Settings.

4. Touch IP Settings.

5. A message appears warning that changing the IP address removes the printer from the network. Touch OK to continue.

6. To change the settings manually, touch Manual (Static), and then enter the appropriate information for the following settings:

● IP Address
● Subnet Mask
● Default Gateway
● DNS Address

7. Enter your changes, and then touch Done.

8. Touch OK.

Use Wi-Fi Direct

With Wi-Fi Direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other wireless-capable device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.

Guidelines for using Wi-Fi Direct

● Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software.

– If you are using a computer, make sure you have installed the HP printer software. If you have not installed the HP printer software on the computer, connect to Wi-Fi Direct first and then install the printer software. Select Wireless when prompted by the printer software for a connection type.

– If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app.

● Make sure Wi-Fi Direct for your printer is turned on.

● Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same Wi-Fi Direct connection.

● Wi-Fi Direct can be used while the printer is also connected either to a computer using a USB cable or to a network using a wireless connection.

● Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the Internet.

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon.

2. Touch the Settings icon.

3. If the display shows that Wi-Fi Direct is Off , touch Wi-Fi Direct and then switch it on.

To change connection method

1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon.

2. Touch the Settings icon.

3. Touch Connection Method and then select Automatic or Manual.

● If Automatic was selected during Wi-Fi Direct setup on the printer, the mobile device automatically
connects to the printer.

● If Manual was selected during the Wi-Fi Direct setup on the printer, acknowledge the connection on the printer display or enter the printer PIN on your mobile device. The PIN is provided by the printer when a connection attempt is made.

To print from a wireless-capable mobile device that supports Wi-Fi Direct

Make sure you have installed the latest version of HP Print Service Plugin on your mobile device.

1. Make sure you have turned on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device. For more information, see the documentation provided with the mobile device.

3. From your mobile device, select a document from a print enabled application, and then select the option to print the document.

The list of available printers appears.

4. From the list of available printers, choose the Wi-Fi Direct name shown such as DIRECT-**-HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer), and then follow the onscreen instructions on the printer and your mobile device.

5. Print your document.

To print from a wireless-capable mobile device that does not support Wi-Fi Direct

Make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on your mobile device.

1. Make sure you have turned on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.

2. Turn on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. For more information, see the documentation
provided with the mobile device.

3. From the mobile device, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the Wi-Fi Direct name from the list of wireless networks shown such as DIRECT-**-HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password when prompted.

4. Print your document.

To print from a wireless-capable computer (Windows)

1. Make sure you have turned on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.

2. Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more information, see the documentation provided
with the computer.

3. From the computer, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the Wi-Fi Direct name from the list of wireless networks shown such as DIRECT-**-HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

4. Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password when prompted.

5. Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to the computer over a wireless network. If the printer has been installed and connected to your computer with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

a. Open the HP printer software.

b. Click Tools.

c. Click Device Setup & Software, and then select Connect a new device.

NOTE: If you have previously installed the printer over USB and want to convert to Wi-Fi Direct, do not select the Convert a USB connected printer to wireless option.

d. When the Connection Options screen appears, select Wireless.

e. Select your HP printer from the detected printer list.

f. Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. Print your document.

To print from a wireless-capable computer (OS X and macOS)

1. Make sure you have turned on Wi-Fi Direct on the printer.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi on the computer.

For more information, see the documentation provided by Apple.

3. Click the Wi-Fi icon and choose the Wi-Fi Direct name, such as DIRECT-**-HP OfficeJet Pro 7730 (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password when prompted.

4. Add the printer.

a. Open System Preferences.

b. Depending on your operating system, click Printers & Scanners.

c. Click + below the list of printers at the left.

d. Select the printer from the list of detected printers (the word “Bonjour” is listed the right column beside the printer name), and click Add.