To set up your HP printer, begin by carefully unpacking the printer, removing any protective tapes or packing materials, and installing the ink or toner cartridges. Once the printer is physically ready, plug it into a power source and turn it on. 123.hp.com/setup If your printer is wireless, connect it to your Wi-Fi network through the printer’s control panel or the HP Smart app, which provides an easy walkthrough for connecting the printer to your network. This step enables you to print wirelessly from various devices.

Once the printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network, the next step is to install the necessary software and drivers on your computer. You can download the latest drivers from the HP website or use your operating system’s built-in printer detection. After installation, print a test page to ensure everything is working properly. To expand functionality, you can also set up mobile printing by linking your smartphone or tablet through the HP Smart app, AirPrint, or Google Cloud Print, enabling you to print directly from your mobile devices without the need for cables.