To establish a wireless network connection on your HP printer, connect it to Wi-Fi and install the printer driver and software from the manufacturer’s site. Choose the Wireless option as the connection type when prompted during the installation.
Steps to connect the HP printer to a wireless network
Step 1.Fetch the network name and password of the connection.
Step 2.Switch on the printer, computer, and router.
Step 3.Place the printer and computer in close proximity to each other.
Step 4.Remove USB or Ethernet wires from the printer if connected.
Step 5.Scroll down to the homescreen of the printer control panel.
Step 6.Open the Dashboard, choose Wireless, and select your network.
Step 7.If your network is not in the list, add it by the steps displayed.
Step 8.Download and install the latest version of your printer driver.
Detailed steps to connect HP Officejet 4630 to a network
Step 1.Collect the network name (SSID) and password (WEP key or WPA security passphrase), a computer connected to your wireless network, and a high-speed internet connection.
Step 2.Power on your router and computer, and ensure your computer is connected to the same network to which you prefer to connect your printer.
Step 3.Unplug USB or Ethernet wires from your printer if connected. Connect your HP printer to your Wi-Fi using the Wireless Setup Wizard as it makes it easy to set up and manage the Wi-Fi connection to your printer.
Step 4.On your printer’s control panel, tap the Wireless button. When the Wireless menu displays, tap the selection next to Settings. Tap the down arrows and tap OK to restore the factory settings. Browse through the Settings option and choose Wireless Setup Wizard. Select the name of your network and tap OK. Follow the prompts displayed.
Step 5.Go to the manufacturer’s site. Type your printer model number and press Begin. Tap Download. Double-click the file in the Downloads folder to launch the driver installation. Comply with the instructions to complete the driver installation process. For Windows, the last step is to visit the manufacturer’s site and complete the printer registration and activation.
Step 6.For Mac, there are a few more steps. When prompted, close the installation software. The HP Utility Software will open. In that window, choose the name of your printer and click Continue.
Step 7.Tap Add Printer and when the window displays, click the name of the printer which has Bonjour listed under Kind.
Step 8.Pick the name of your printer in the drop-down menu with the Use or Print Using option.
Step 9.Press Add to add the printer to the list. In the Add Printer window, choose Continue.
Step 10.Comply with the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and click Done.