HP PageWide MFP P77740-60 series - User Guide

NOTE: The “xx” in the network name is the last two characters of the product's MAC address. The product
name is HP PageWide MFP P77740-60.
1. Make sure the wireless capability for your printer is turned on.
For more information, see To enable wireless capability on the product.
2. From a wireless enabled product, connect to the setup network for the device.
3. Open a web browser while connected to this setup network, and open the HP Embedded Web Server
(EWS) using the following IP address.
192.168.223.1
4. Find the Wireless Setup Wizard in the EWS and follow the instructions to manually connect the product.
NOTE: The product provides an Automatic DHCP address by default.
Use Wi-Fi Direct
With Wi-Fi Direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other wireless-capable
device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.
Guidelines for using Wi-Fi Direct
Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software.
If you are using a computer, download the printer software from www.support.hp.com.
Connect to Wi-Fi Direct. Then, install the printer software, selecting Wireless when prompted by
the printer software for a connection type.
If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app. For more
information about mobile printing, visit the www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting website.
Make sure Wi-Fi Direct for your printer is turned on.
Up to ve computers and mobile devices can use the same Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Wi-Fi Direct can be used while the printer is also connected either to a computer using a USB cable or to
a network using a wireless connection.
Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the Internet.
To turn on Wi-Fi Direct
1. Open the control panel dashboard (swipe the dashboard tab at the top of any screen downward, or
touch the strip at the top of the home screen).
2. On the control panel dashboard, touch (Wi-Fi Direct).
3. Touch (Settings).
4. If the display shows that Wi-Fi Direct is o, touch Wi-Fi Direct and switch it on.
NOTE: For more secure connections, you can congure advanced Wi-Fi Direct settings from the EWS. On the
Network tab, under Wi-Fi Direct, click Status, and then click Edit Settings. Under Status, click On and under
Connection Method, click Advanced.
TIP: You can also turn on Wi-Fi Direct from the EWS. For more information about using the EWS, see HP
Embedded Web Server.
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