Where Is WPS PIN On The HP Printer?
WPS PIN on a printer is something you need to connect your HP printer to a Windows device. If you are here, you must be getting the prompt to enter WPS PIN on your HP printer or maybe already know about it. Whatever it is, we are here to help you out. But before you ask where to find the WPS PIN or how to use it to connect your HP Printer, let’s know a little about what a WPS PIN is in a printer. If you are facing any issue with your HP Printer setup, you can contact us at HP Printer Support for assistance.
What Is WPS PIN In a Printer?
WPS or Wi-Fi protected setup is the latest
wireless technology used by various devices to communicate with each other just
like Printers. WPS lets you connect your devices securely to other devices
without the need for USB or ethernet and is also much faster and secure than
all other types of connection. Because HP Printer uses WPS technology, at the
time of setup you require an eight-digit PIN to connect the printer with your
computer device. It is like a secret code between your printer and PC that
prevents others from getting access to your device. Alternatively, you can also
make use of the WPS Button or icon on your printer and connect your device
without entering any PIN.
Where Is This WPS Pin Located on Your HP Printer?
Now that you know what a WPS PIN, the next
question is where you can find it on your printer. Mostly, in the printers like
HP Officejet 4650, HP Envy 4520, or HP Laserjet you can find the WPS PIN right
on the LED screen. When you try to connect your printer to your device through
WPS mode, the PIN is then generated on your printer screen only. If you take a
good look at it, you will find it right there. However, if you are using an HP
Printer that has no screen for example HP Deskjet 2600, HP Deskjet 2652, the
process is somewhat different. In these printers, you will most probably find a
WPS push button that will help you get connected to your devices
Find WPS PIN and
Connect Your Printer To Your Device
This method is for the printers that have a
screen or control panel. To find WPS PIN
on your HP Printer, you can follow the steps given below.
- First of
all, you need to turn on your Printer. In case it is already ON, then
first Restart it and then continue further.
- Now go to
the control panel on your printer and then click on the Wireless Button.
Once, you will press the wireless button, you will see a BLUE light
blinking.
- Navigate and
select the WiFi Protected Setup option and then choose WPS PIN.
- A PIN will
be generated on your screen which will stay for a few seconds only.
- You will see
a prompt to enter the WPS PIN on your screen. Enter this PIN on your
computer as soon as you see it.
Once, you will enter the PIN on your computer
and apply it, your HP Printer will get connected to your device.
Connecting an HP Printer Using WPS Button
In case you are using an HP Printer that has
no control panel or screen, then you can follow these steps to connect your
printer using the WPS push button.
- First turn
on your printer or if it is already switched ON, then restart it.
- Navigate and
press the wireless button on your printer. After that, you will notice a
Green or Blue light blinking on your printer.
- Now, you
need to go to your WiFi Router and find the WPS
Button on the back of it.
- Press that
WPS button for about three to four seconds and then see if the WPS light
blinks.
- After a
couple of minutes, the light will stop blinking on both your printer and
router.
That’s all. Your HP Printer is now connected
to your computer. To verify, you can try printing something and see if
everything is fine or not.
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