# 1-866-203-7571 How to Do HP Smart Tank 6001 Wifi Setup?

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Setting up your HP Smart Tank 6001 on Wi-Fi transforms how you print, scan, and manage documents:

✔ **Print wirelessly from any device** on your network
✔ **Use mobile printing features** like Apple AirPrint, HP Smart app printing & Mopria™ printing
✔ **Avoid USB hassles** and tangled cables
✔ **Share your printer across multiple devices** in your home or office

The HP Smart Tank 6001 supports both **standard Wi-Fi networking** and **Wi-Fi Direct** (print without a router) and can be setup using multiple methods — including through the **HP Smart App**, **WPS push-button setup**, direct **Wizard setup from the printer panel**, or temporarily via **USB cable**. ([HP Support][1])

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## 🧠 Before You Begin — What You Need

Before starting Wi-Fi setup on the HP Smart Tank 6001, make sure you have the following:

### ✅ Requirements

✔ **Working Wi-Fi network** (live internet)
✔ **Network name (SSID)** and **Wi-Fi password**
✔ **A smartphone, tablet, or computer** connected to the same Wi-Fi network you want the printer to use
✔ **HP Smart App installed** (recommended) — Free on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS
✔ **Printer plugged in and powered on**

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## 📍 Step-by-Step Setup Methods

There are **five different ways** you can connect the HP Smart Tank 6001 to Wi-Fi:

1. **HP Smart App Setup (Recommended)**
2. **Wireless Setup Wizard (Control Panel)**
3. **WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)**
4. **USB Cable Setup (Temporary)**
5. **Wi-Fi Direct (Print without Router)**

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## 💡 Method 1: HP Smart App Setup (Recommended)

This is the easiest, most reliable method — especially for first-time setup.

### 📲 Step 1 — Install HP Smart

* On **Android**: Open Google Play Store → search **HP Smart** → Install
* On **iPhone/iPad**: Open App Store → search **HP Smart** → Install
* On **Windows/Mac**: Visit **123.hp.com** or download HP Smart from Microsoft Store or Apple App Store ([Manuals+][2])

> **Tip:** Create or sign in with an **HP account** when prompted — it helps manage the device and access cloud services.

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### 📤 Step 2 — Prepare the Printer

1. Plug the printer into power and turn it ON
2. If the Wi-Fi light is *not blinking*, press and hold the **Wireless button** on the printer for ~5 seconds until the Wi-Fi light begins blinking (putting it in setup mode). ([community.hp.com][3])

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### 📱 Step 3 — Add Printer in HP Smart

1. Open **HP Smart App** on your device
2. Tap **“+”** or **Add Printer**
3. The app will **detect your printer** (if Bluetooth/Wi-Fi is enabled)
4. Select your printer from the list
5. Choose your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)**
6. Enter your **Wi-Fi password**
7. Wait for the app to configure the network settings

✔ **Success sign:** The **Wi-Fi light becomes solid blue** once connected. ([HackMD][4])

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## 🛠 Method 2: Wireless Setup Wizard — From Printer Control Panel

This method uses the printer’s own menu:

1. On the printer display, go to:
**Settings → Network Setup → Wireless Setup Wizard**
2. The printer will scan and list **available Wi-Fi networks**
3. Select your **network name (SSID)**
4. Enter your **Wi-Fi password**
5. Press **OK** and wait for connection confirmation

✔ **Look for the Wi-Fi light solid blue** when done. ([community.hp.com][5])

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## 💡 Method 3: WPS — Quick Push Button Setup

If your router supports **WPS**:

1. Press and hold the **Wireless button** on the printer for about **3 seconds**
2. The printer’s Wi-Fi light will start blinking
3. Within **2 minutes**, press the **WPS button** on your router
4. The printer and router will automatically pair

📌 This method avoids entering passwords manually. ([Manuals+][6])

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## 🔌 Method 4: USB Cable Setup (Temporary)

If Wi-Fi setup fails or is unstable, you can use a USB cable as a bridge to install settings:

1. Connect a **USB cable** between printer and computer
2. Download drivers & setup software from **123.hp.com**
3. Choose **Wireless/Wi-Fi setup** during installation
4. Select and enter your **Wi-Fi password**
5. Once complete, **remove the USB cable**

▶️ This method pushes the Wi-Fi network into the printer via software. ([HackMD][4])

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## 📡 Method 5: Wi-Fi Direct (No Router)

Useful if you **don’t have a Wi-Fi router** or for quick mobile printing:

1. On the printer panel, enable **Wi-Fi Direct** (Menu → Network → Wi-Fi Direct)
2. On your phone/laptop, go to **Wi-Fi settings**
3. Connect to the printer’s direct network (e.g., *DIRECT-HP-6001*)
4. Enter the **Wi-Fi Direct password** from the printer label

✔ You can now print without connecting to a router. ([community.hp.com][7])

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## 📌 Confirming Connection

After any setup:

✔ Wi-Fi light on printer is **solid blue** (connected)
✔ HP Smart App shows the printer status “Connected”
✔ You can print a **Test Print** from HP Smart

If the printer won’t connect:

✔ Check signal strength — move printer closer to router
✔ Verify you are using the correct Wi-Fi password
✔ Check the router uses **2.4 GHz** – HP often won’t connect to some 5 GHz bands ([community.hp.com][3])

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## 🧠 Common Problems & Solutions

### ❌ Printer Not Found in HP Smart

✔ Make sure phone/computer is on the **same Wi-Fi network**
✔ Turn Bluetooth ON — HP Smart can use Bluetooth to find printers
✔ Reset the printer’s network settings (hold Wireless + Cancel buttons) ([community.hp.com][3])

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### ❌ Wi-Fi Setup Fails Repeatedly

❗ Check if your Wi-Fi SSID has special characters — remove them temporarily
❗ Restart modem/router
❗ Reset router connection settings and try again ([community.hp.com][5])

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### ❌ Printer Keeps Disconnecting

✔ Make sure Wi-Fi signal strength is good
✔ Avoid placing printers behind thick walls or electronics
✔ Set a **manual IP** for stable IP assignment

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## 🧪 Advanced Tips for Reliable Wireless Printing

### 📌 Always Use 2.4 GHz

Many HP printers struggle with 5 GHz connections — use 2.4 GHz if possible.

### 📌 Rename Dual-Band SSIDs

If your router uses the same name for both 2.4 and 5 GHz, rename them differently.

### 📌 Update Printer Firmware

Use HP Smart to check for firmware updates — it improves connectivity.

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## 🎯 After Setup — Adding Devices

✔ **Windows:** Control Panel → Devices → Add Printer → Select HP Smart Tank 6001
✔ **Mac:** System Settings → Printers → Add HP Smart Tank 6001
✔ **Mobile (Android/iPhone):** Use HP Smart App → Add Printer

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## 🛟 Still Need Help?

If you’re stuck at any stage, call **HP Smart Tank 6001 Support** for guided assistance:

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Professional technicians can help with:
📍 No-printer found issues
📍 Wi-Fi authentication failures
📍 Router compatibility & signal problems
📍 Network settings reset & firmware updates

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## 📑 Recap Checklist

✔ Printer is powered on
✔ Connected to same Wi-Fi network
✔ HP Smart App installed
✔ Wi-Fi setup mode enabled on printer
✔ SSID & password entered correctly
✔ Wi-Fi light is solid blue

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# 🏁 conclusion

Setting up Wi-Fi on the HP Smart Tank 6001 may feel tricky the first time, but **following the right steps** makes it quick and reliable. The **HP Smart App method** is usually the simplest, while **WPS** and **USB setup** offer good alternatives.

If you get stuck or see errors like “printer not found” or “failed to connect,” it’s usually due to Wi-Fi band issues, password errors, or signal strength. Resetting the network on the printer and retrying often resolves these issues. ([community.hp.com][3])

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