HP printer set up - OfficeJet Pro
HP printer set up - OfficeJet Pro
OfficeJet Pro models are one of best selling product.
HP printer set up is today’s topic. Hewlett Packard still occupies significant share of global printer market, so you can see HP printers almost everywhere. Among various models of HP printers, I will show you OfficeJet Pro 9125e model. Because it has been one of the best selling model for the last 12 months. Installation and setting up the printer is so simple that anyone can easily do it according to this post. If you have difficulties can not solved, please check the manufacturer’s site and ask for help.
It is desirable for you to update the printer driver regularly and optimize the settings, which always makes the best printer quality maintained. There may be difficulties when installing at first, because you can not know the product well. But after installed, you can use the printer without big problems.
Unboxing and physical set up
HP printer set up - OfficeJet Pro
- Unbox the printer.
- Remove packaging material.
- Connect the power cord.
- Install ink cartridges.
- Load paper.
At the beginning, you should remove your printer from its packaging and place it on a stable surface. And then, take off all tape and protective materials from both outside and inside of the printer. Next thing you should do is connecting power cord into a wall outlet of the printer and turn on the power button. Perhaps most annoying step is waiting for you, which is installing ink cartridges. Open the ink cartridges access door and put provided cartridges into their respective slots. The printer will guide you through this process on its display.
Wireless set up
Option 1: using HP smart app
- Download the HP Smart app.
- Open the HP Smart app.
- Add a printer.
- Select your printer,
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Complete set up.
Preparing wireless set up, you need install the HP Smart app on your smartphone or tablet first. You can download the HP Smart app, which can be found easily from App Store or Google Play. Alternatively, you can also download the app on your computer from the HP Smart website.
Next, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Tab on the plus sign ‘+’ or ‘Add Printer’ option on the app, which will search available printer then. Among printers on the display, choose your printer, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e. The app will prompt you to your Wi-Fi network, which is to be connected if you enter your Wi-Fi name and password. Last, you can complete following additional instructions in the app.
Option 2: using the printer's control panel
- Go to wireless settings.
- Select wireless set up wizard.
- Select your network.
- Enter Wi-Fi password.
- Confirmation
On the printer’s control panel, tab the ‘Wireless’ icon or navigate to the ‘Network’ menu, in which you can find ‘Wireless Set up Wizard’ option. The printer will search for available network. You need to choose your Wi-Fi network when it appears on the display and enter the password using on-screen keyboard. Once connected, the printer will display a confirmation message.
Install printer software on your computer
- Visit HP website.
- Enter printer model.
- Download drivers.
- Run the installer.
- Connect to the printer.
To install printer software, you need to visit the HP website, which is HP customer support – software and driver downloads page. Next, type ‘HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e’ in the search bar and select your printer from the list. Download the recommended driver or software package, which should be suitable for your operating system. And open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Finally, you can connect to printer by choosing the ‘Wireless option’ while the installation proceed.
Additional tips
- Update firmware.
- Printer preferences.
- Mobile printing.
It’s a good idea to check for firmware updates once your printer is set up. This can be done through the HP Smart app or the printer’s control panel. For convenient use, you’d better set your preferred settings, for example print quality, paper size and so on. If you want to print from mobile devices, ensure your smartphone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network, which the printer is on.
Trouble shooting
- Connection issues.
- Software issues.
If the printer doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, check your Wi-Fi network is working and the printer is within range of router. If you encounter problems during software installation, restart your computer and try again. Make sure you have the latest version of the software.
Conclusion: HP printer set up is easy.
Today’s topic has been HP printer set up. As you have read, it is easy for even a computer novice. HP printer, which is one of best selling products is also simple and easy to handle. If you follow this post, you can set up HP’s popular model OfficeJet Pro 9125e easily. At the beginning, it may be difficult for you to install and configure the printer. Once installed, you can deal it easily.