Officejet 4650 printer supports wireless connection. The wireless network does not require any cables for the establishing the connection. Assign a unique network name to avoid confusion with the rest of networks. Read through the steps below to set up the HP Officejet 4650 printer to a wireless network.
Necessary steps to configure the printer to a wireless network
- Uncrate the printer from the shipment box.
- Eradicate all the packing materials around the box.
- Establish the power connection for your printer.
- Switch ON your printer and system.
- Load unused sheets of paper into the main tray.
- Put genuine ink cartridges into their slot.
- Install compatible printer driver for your printer.
- Connect the printer to a network.
What is the procedure required to connect the printer to a wireless network
- The first thing to do for the setup process is to open the box. The box includes a USB cable, power cable, ink cartridges, user manual, software installation CD and warranty card.
- Hold the plastic bag of the printer and pull the device out of the box. Remove and discard all the packing materials around the box. Place the printer on a flat surface.
- Open the scanner lid and remove the styrofoam sheet from the scanner glass. At a point, you need to power on the printer. Take the power cord from the printer’s shipment box.
- Insert the printer's cable between the rear end of the Officejet 4650 printer and a power outlet . Long-press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Ensure that you connect the power cable straight to the wall socket rather than to a surge protector. It is done for the better performance of the printer.
- On the printer’s control panel, tap the required preferences such as language/region and date and time. Click OK to confirm your choice.
- Open the input tray and extend the paper width guides to their farthest position. Fill unused sheets of paper into the input tray. Unlock the ink cartridge access door.
- Seat the ink cartridges into respective slots. After a few minutes, the printer delivers an alignment page.
- Using the software installation CD, install the driver for your printer. Load the CD into the system’s disc drive. View the list of available devices on the screen.
- Select the setup file from the list of available devices. Choose the connection type as Wireless as the printer is compatible with this connection.
- Complete the installation process using the on-screen prompts. Add the printer name to the list of available devices.