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The **HP Smart Tank 5000 series** is an excellent wireless all-in-one printer designed for high-volume printing at a very low cost per page. It supports **dual-band WiFi**, **WiFi Direct**, **HP Smart App**, and **mobile printing** options, making it easy to print from smartphones, desktops, laptops, and tablets.

If you're setting up your HP Smart Tank 5000 printer for the first time or reconnecting it to a new WiFi network, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything—**from initial preparation to advanced troubleshooting**.

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# **1. Introduction to HP Smart Tank 5000 Wireless Setup**

The HP Smart Tank 5000 series supports:

* **WiFi direct printing**
* **Wireless printing through your router**
* **Mobile printing via HP Smart App**
* **USB connection (optional)**

But to use all smart features like cloud print, mobile print, and remote scanning, you need to connect the printer to **WiFi**.

This guide covers:

### ✔ WiFi setup using HP Smart App

### ✔ WiFi setup using printer control panel buttons

### ✔ Manual WPS push-button setup

### ✔ Reconnecting printer after network change

### ✔ Troubleshooting WiFi setup issues

### ✔ Solutions for blinking WiFi light

### ✔ Fixing Smart Tank offline or not connecting problems

If at any point you find it difficult to proceed, call **HP Wireless Setup Support at 1-866-203-7571**.

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# **2. Requirements Before Starting the Setup**

Before connecting your HP Smart Tank 5000 printer to WiFi, ensure that:

### **2.1 You Have a Stable WiFi Network**

* The router is ON and working.
* The network frequency is **2.4 GHz** (HP Smart Tank does *not* support 5 GHz for initial setup).
* You know the **WiFi network name (SSID)**.
* You know the **WiFi password**.

### **2.2 Your Printer Is Properly Set Up Physically**

Ensure:

* Ink tanks are filled.
* Printheads are installed.
* Papers are loaded.
* The printer is powered ON.

### **2.3 You Have a Supported Device**

You can use:

* **Smartphone (Android or iPhone)**
* **Windows PC**
* **MacBook / macOS**
* **Tablet**

### **2.4 HP Smart App Installed**

Download the HP Smart App:

* **Android:** Google Play Store
* **iPhone:** Apple App Store
* **Windows:** Microsoft Store
* **Mac:** HP website or App Store

If you cannot find it, ask me—I’ll give the direct link.

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# **3. Understanding HP Smart Tank 5000 WiFi Lights**

Before setting up WiFi, understand what the **WiFi indicator lights** mean:

### **WiFi Light Status & Meaning**

| WiFi Light Status | Meaning |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Blinking Blue** | Printer is in WiFi setup mode, ready for configuration |
| **Solid Blue** | Printer successfully connected to WiFi |
| **Off** | WiFi is disabled |
| **Blinking Slowly** | Printer is trying to connect |
| **Blinking Fast** | WiFi error or incorrect password |

If your WiFi light is OFF or blinking unexpectedly, resetting WiFi setup mode will fix it.

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# **4. Entering WiFi Setup Mode on HP Smart Tank 5000**

Before setting up wireless, make sure the printer is in **WiFi Setup Mode**.

### **To enter WiFi setup mode:**

1. **Press and hold the Wireless button** on the printer for **3 seconds**.
2. The **Wireless light will start blinking** → this means the printer is ready for setup.

Alternatively:

* Press **WiFi + Information button** together
* The printer prints a **Network Configuration Page**
* The info page will confirm if WiFi is in setup mode

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# **5. Method 1 – HP Smart Tank 5000 WiFi Setup Using HP Smart App (Recommended)**

This is the easiest and most successful method.

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## **Step-By-Step Wireless Setup (Android / iPhone)**

### **Step 1: Turn ON the Printer**

* Make sure it's in **WiFi Setup Mode** (Blinking Blue Light).

### **Step 2: Install & Open HP Smart App**

* Accept all permissions (Bluetooth, Location, WiFi).
These are required for setup.

### **Step 3: Tap “+” to Add a New Printer**

The app will start searching for nearby printers.

### **Step 4: Choose “HP Smart Tank 5000 Series”**

Once detected, tap to continue.

### **Step 5: Enter Your WiFi Password**

The app will automatically detect the router network.

* Type your WiFi password
* Tap **Continue**

### **Step 6: Wait for Connection**

The WiFi light changes to:

* Blinking → Connecting
* Solid Blue → Connected

### **Step 7: Complete Setup**

* Follow the on-screen instructions
* Print a test page if prompted

You can now print wirelessly from your phone.

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# **6. Wireless Setup on Windows PC**

### **Step 1: Open HP Smart App**

Make sure your PC is connected to the same WiFi network.

### **Step 2: Add the Printer**

* Click **+ Add Printer**
* Select **HP Smart Tank 5000**

### **Step 3: Enter WiFi Password**

The app will send the WiFi credentials to the printer.

### **Step 4: Finish Setup**

After successful setup, install recommended drivers.

If the printer is not detected, connect using a **USB cable** and let HP Smart App complete WiFi setup automatically.

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# **7. Wireless Setup on macOS**

### **Step 1: Download HP Smart App**

From Mac App Store.

### **Step 2: Add the Printer**

* Open HP Smart
* Click Add Printer
* Select HP Smart Tank 5000

### **Step 3: Connect to WiFi**

Follow the onscreen instructions.

macOS may ask to install HP printer drivers—approve the installation.

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# **8. Method 2 – WiFi Setup using WPS Push Button**

If your router supports **WPS**, use this quick method.

### **Step 1: Put Printer in WPS Mode**

* Press & hold **WiFi button** until it blinks fast.

### **Step 2: Press Router WPS Button**

Press the WPS button on router within **2 minutes**.

### **Step 3: Wait 60 Seconds**

The WiFi light will turn **solid blue**, meaning setup is complete.

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# **9. Method 3 – WiFi Setup Using Printer Buttons (Manual Mode)**

If the HP Smart App is not working:

### **1. Press Wireless button for 3 seconds**

WiFi light blinks.

### **2. Use the router login page**

Open a browser → type:

* **192.168.0.1** or
* **192.168.1.1**

### **3. Look for WPS/WiFi Settings**

Add the printer manually using the MAC address (printed in the Network Info Page).

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# **10. How to Connect HP Smart Tank 5000 to WiFi Without App**

Use the WPS method:

* Press WiFi button
* Press router WPS

Or connect using USB:

* Plug USB cable
* Install HP full driver
* Follow onscreen WiFi setup

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# **11. How to Reconnect HP Smart Tank 5000 After Changing WiFi**

If you changed your router, password, or network:

### **Step 1: Reset WiFi Setup Mode**

Press & hold:

**WiFi Button + Cancel Button** (5 seconds)

The WiFi light starts blinking.

### **Step 2: Use HP Smart App to Reconnect**

Re-run wireless setup.

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# **12. How to Reset WiFi Settings on HP Smart Tank 5000**

Reset steps:

1. Turn ON printer
2. Press & hold **WiFi + Cancel** together for **5 seconds**
3. WiFi light will blink → reset successful

Now reconnect using the HP Smart App.

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# **13. HP Smart Tank 5000 Not Connecting to WiFi – Solutions**

If the printer fails to connect, try these fixes:

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## **13.1 Fix Incorrect Password Error**

* Make sure the WiFi password is correct
* Avoid special characters
* Use 2.4 GHz network only

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## **13.2 Fix “Printer Not Found” Issue**

Check:

* Both devices are on same WiFi
* Bluetooth is ON during setup
* Restart the printer
* Restart router

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## **13.3 Fix WiFi Light Blinking Issue**

If WiFi light keeps blinking:

* Reset WiFi settings
* Move printer closer to router
* Disable guest network mode
* Make sure DHCP is ON

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## **13.4 Fix HP Smart App Not Detecting Printer**

Try:

* Use USB setup
* Turn ON Location permissions
* Turn OFF Mobile Data
* Restart phone

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## **13.5 Fix Printer Offline Problem**

* Open HP Smart
* Click “Printer Status”
* Turn OFF “Use Printer Offline”
* Reconnect WiFi

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# **14. How to Connect HP Smart Tank 5000 via WiFi Direct**

WiFi Direct lets you print *without a router*.

### **1. Press WiFi Direct Button**

It prints the WiFi Direct credentials.

### **2. Connect phone to printer WiFi**

Network name will look like:
**DIRECT-HP-SmartTank-5000**

### **3. Enter Password**

Printed on info page.

### **4. Print from HP Smart App**

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# **15. Connect HP Smart Tank 5000 to Mobile Phone WiFi**

### For Android:

* Open Settings → WiFi
* Connect to the same network as printer

### For iPhone:

* Open Settings → WiFi
* Choose your router network

Then open HP Smart App and print.

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# **16. Why HP Smart Tank 5000 WiFi Setup Fails? (Common Causes)**

* Wrong WiFi password
* Unsupported 5 GHz network
* Router firewall blocking device
* Weak WiFi signal
* Printer not in setup mode
* HP Smart App outdated
* Router overcrowded (too many devices)
* Printer firmware outdated

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# **17. Advanced Troubleshooting (Expert Level)**

If WiFi setup still fails, try these:

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## **17.1 Update Printer Firmware**

Use HP Smart App → Settings → Update Firmware.

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## **17.2 Assign a Static IP**

Router settings → DHCP → Reserve IP for printer.

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## **17.3 Disable MAC Filtering**

MAC filtering blocks new devices.

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## **17.4 Enable 2.4 GHz Mode on Dual-Band Routers**

Some routers combine 5 GHz & 2.4 GHz.

Separate them:

* Name 2.4 GHz network as: **Home-WiFi_2.4G**
* Connect printer to this only

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## **17.5 Turn Off Router Guest Mode**

Guest network prevents printer discovery.

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# **18. How to Print a Network Configuration Page**

Press **Information button** on printer.

The page includes:

* Printer IP address
* WiFi status
* Signal strength
* MAC address

This is helpful for troubleshooting.

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# **19. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

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### **Q1. Does HP Smart Tank 5000 support 5 GHz WiFi?**

👉 No. It only connects to **2.4 GHz**.

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### **Q2. Can I set up the printer without internet?**

Yes:

* Use **WiFi Direct**, or
* Use **USB cable**

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### **Q3. Why is WiFi light blinking fast?**

Indicates:

* Wrong password
* Printer failed to connect
* Router too far

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### **Q4. Can I connect the printer to multiple devices?**

Yes, once connected to WiFi, it is available for all devices on the same network.

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### **Q5. Printer connected but not printing?**

Try:

* Restart printer
* Restart router
* Disable VPN
* Disable Firewall temporarily

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# **20. Final Tips for Smooth WiFi Setup**

✔ Keep the printer close to the router
✔ Use HP Smart App for easiest setup
✔ Ensure router is using 2.4 GHz
✔ Turn ON Bluetooth during setup
✔ Reset WiFi if blinking continuously
✔ Avoid using WiFi extenders during setup

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# **22. Conclusion**

Setting up the **HP Smart Tank 5000 printer WiFi** is simple when using the HP Smart App, WPS, or manual setup mode. Whether you're connecting the printer for the first time or reconnecting it after changing routers, the above 3000-word guide covers everything—from basic steps to advanced troubleshooting.

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