<h1 data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">{FIXED} HP Printer Wi-Fi Setup &amp; Connectivity Support</strong></h1> <p data-path-to-node="1">If your HP printer is showing a flashing blue light or the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="59">HP Smart App</strong> (now often updated as the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="98">HP App</strong> in 2026) cannot find your printer on the network, you are likely facing a <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="179">Discovery Timeout</strong>. In 2026, many routers use "Smart Connect" to merge 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which can confuse HP printers that require a dedicated 2.4GHz signal for initial setup.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">For immediate help with a 2026 Wi-Fi configuration or to resolve a "Printer Offline" error, you can speak with a technical specialist at <strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="137">+1-855-508-8955</strong>.</p> <hr data-path-to-node="3" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">I. Why Your HP Printer Won't Connect in 2026</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Setup Mode Timeout:</strong> HP printers only stay in "Wi-Fi Setup Mode" for <strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="68">two hours</strong>. If you don't complete the setup in that window, the printer stops broadcasting its signal.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">WPS Handshake Failure:</strong> Modern 2026 routers often have security protocols that block standard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) unless specifically enabled in the router's admin panel.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Band Steering:</strong> If your phone is on a 5GHz band and your printer is on 2.4GHz, the HP App may report "Printer Not Found" even if both are technically on the same network.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-path-to-node="6" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">II. Step-by-Step Wi-Fi Setup Fixes</strong></h3> <h4 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">1. Restore Wi-Fi Setup Mode</strong></h4> <p data-path-to-node="9">This is the most critical step to make the printer "visible" again:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="10"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Printers with Touchscreens:</strong> Go to <strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="34">Setup &gt; Network Setup &gt; Restore Network Settings</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Printers without Touchscreens (DeskJet/Envy):</strong> Press and hold the <strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="65">Wireless</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="78">Cancel</strong> buttons simultaneously until the Power button blinks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">HP Envy 6000/6400 Series:</strong> Press and hold the <strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="45">Wi-Fi button</strong> on the back of the printer for 5 seconds until the status light bar glows purple.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">2. Using the 2026 HP Smart App</strong></h4> <ol start="1" data-path-to-node="12"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Ensure <strong data-path-to-node="12,0,0" data-index-in-node="7">Bluetooth</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="12,0,0" data-index-in-node="21">Location Services</strong> are turned ON on your phone/PC.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,1,0">Open the <strong data-path-to-node="12,1,0" data-index-in-node="9">HP App</strong> and tap the <strong data-path-to-node="12,1,0" data-index-in-node="28">Plus (+)</strong> icon to "Add Printer."</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,2,0">The app will use Bluetooth to find the printer and then "push" your Wi-Fi credentials to it.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Note:</strong> If the app asks for a <strong data-path-to-node="12,3,0" data-index-in-node="28">PIN</strong>, look for a sticker inside the cartridge access door or on the back of the printer.</p> </li> </ol> <h4 data-path-to-node="13"><strong data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">3. The WPS "Button" Method</strong></h4> <p data-path-to-node="14">If you don't want to use the app:</p> <ol start="1" data-path-to-node="15"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,0,0">Put the printer in <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="19">WPS Mode</strong> (hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds until the light flashes).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Within 2 minutes, press the <strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="28">WPS button</strong> on your router.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,2,0">A solid blue light on the printer confirms a successful 2026 connection.</p> </li> </ol> <hr data-path-to-node="16" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="17"><strong data-path-to-node="17" data-index-in-node="0">III. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</strong></h3> <p data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Q: My Wi-Fi light is solid blue, but the computer says "Offline."</strong><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="66">A:</strong> This is a "Port Mismatch." Your computer is looking for the printer at an old IP address. Call <strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="164">+1-855-508-8955</strong> to have a technician help you set a <strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="216">Static IP</strong> so the connection never drops again.</p> <p data-path-to-node="19"><strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Does HP support 5GHz Wi-Fi in 2026?</strong><strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="39">A:</strong> Most newer Envy and OfficeJet Pro models support dual-band (2.4/5GHz), but older DeskJet models are strictly 2.4GHz. Check your manual or call support to verify your hardware limits.</p> <p data-path-to-node="20"><strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="0">Q: I changed my Wi-Fi password. Do I have to reset the whole printer?</strong><strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="70">A:</strong> Yes. You must "Restore Network Settings" (as shown in Section II) and run the setup again to give the printer the new 2026 password.</p> <p data-path-to-node="21"><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">Q: What is the "UA_200" error during Wi-Fi setup?</strong><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="50">A:</strong> This is a registration timeout. It means the printer connected to Wi-Fi but couldn't "talk" to the HP cloud. This often requires a server-side reset by an agent at <strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="217">+1-855-508-8955</strong>.</p>