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HP Wi-Fi Direct Printer Setup (How to Set Up an HP Printer Using Wi-Fi Direct)

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What Is HP WiFi Direct?

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When Should You Use HP WiFi Direct?

HP WiFi Direct is useful when:

  • No WiFi router is available

  • You want quick mobile printing

  • Guest users need to print

  • Internet connection is unstable

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Step 1: Enable WiFi Direct on HP Printer

Methods:

  • Printers with display:

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  • Printers without display:

    • WiFi Direct turns on automatically

A WiFi Direct name and password are generated by the printer.

Step 2: Find HP WiFi Direct Name and Password

The HP WiFi Direct name and password are printed on the printer information page or shown in the printer’s WiFi Direct settings menu.

WiFi Direct name format:

DIRECT-xx-HP-Printer

Step 3: Connect to HP WiFi Direct on Phone or Computer

On Android:

  1. ║ +1↳★866↳(49O)↳O338★ ║ Open WiFi settings

  2. Select DIRECT-xx-HP-Printer

  3. Enter WiFi Direct password

  4. Print using HP Smart App

On iPhone:

  1. ║ +1↳★866↳(49O)↳O338★ ║ Open WiFi settings

  2. Connect to DIRECT-xx-HP-Printer

  3. Use AirPrint or HP Smart App

On Windows:

  1. ║ +1↳★866↳(49O)↳O338★ ║ Open WiFi settings

  2. Select HP WiFi Direct network

  3. Enter password

  4. Print normally

On Mac:

  1. ║ +1↳★866↳(49O)↳O338★ ║ Open WiFi settings

  2. Join WiFi Direct network

  3. Add printer in Printers & Scanners

How to Print Using HP WiFi Direct

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Does HP WiFi Direct Require Internet?

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HP WiFi Direct vs Standard WiFi Printing

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Fix: HP WiFi Direct Not Working

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Is HP WiFi Direct Secure?

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  2. Go to WiFi Direct Settings

  3. Select Off

Turning it off improves security and battery efficiency.

How Do I Know WiFi Direct Is Connected?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can multiple devices use HP WiFi Direct?

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Can I use WiFi Direct and WiFi at the same time?

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Is WiFi Direct slower than WiFi printing?

WiFi Direct is optimized for short-range printing and may be slower for large jobs.

Does WiFi Direct work on all HP printers?

Only WiFi Direct–enabled HP printers support this feature.

Final Thoughts

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  • Keep device close to printer

  • Use strong WiFi Direct password