What is WPS?
WPS is a wireless network security standard that stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Setup."HP Printers have changed in a variety of ways thanks to recent technological advancements. Printing from your HP Printer is now wireless, which means you don't need to connect it to your device through a wire.
If you wish to connect your HP printer to another device, you'll need to know where to look for the WPS Pin for an HP printer. You must locate the WPS Pin on your HP Printer, whether it is an HP Envy Printer, an HP Printer 6970, an HP Printer 8710, an HP Printer 3830, an HP Deskjet 2652, or an HP Deskjet 2600. Wireless technology is used by the HP printer.
As a result, with the help of this Wireless technology, you can print documents at any time and from any location. You should be aware that you just need to connect your HP Wireless printer to your device using the WPS Pin.
What is a WPS PIN?
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WPS Pin refers to an 8 digit code that you need to enter while connecting the router to the printer.
To set up the connection, enter the WPS pin code from the receiver that comes into the wireless LAN router access point to validate the connection between the devices.
In technical language, it is a network security standard that is wireless.The WPS button simplifies the connection process.
Types of WPS Connections for HP Printer
To connect the printer wirelessly, look for one of the WPS settings below on any HP printer.
WPS Push Button (For non-screen Printers)
WPS Pin ( For Screen enabled Printers)
How to find the WPS Pin code?
Go to your printer's control panel.
Now open the settings option.
Tap on the Wi-Fi protected setup.
Now follow the on-screen prompts.
It will ask you to add the pin
Tap on the pin to see the WPS PIN on the screen.
Many first-time users find it difficult to locate the WPS pin on their HP printer; you can contact HP Support Assistance seeking guidance, our tech team will help you.
Connecting HP printer with WPS Button
Go to your printer's control panel.
First select wireless and then settings.
Tap on the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”
Now follow the instructions on the screen.
Select the WPS option.
The printer will then prompt you to push the WPS button.
Now click on continue.
Finally, your printer is now connected.
Connecting HP printer with WPS pin
Go to your printer's control panel.
Go to settings and click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Now follow the instructions on the screen.
Then go to the next step, Enter the WPS Pin.
Wait for the setup to complete.
Now go to All Programsand open the HP folder of the printer.
Now, click on the Printer setup option and select Connect a NEW printer.
Now your device is eligible to install the network printer driver.
Always keep in mind that the WPS pin will only be visible for about 10 seconds on your printer's screen.
Connect to Wi-Fi Using WPS Pin
Open the input tray.
For a few seconds, press and hold the Wi-Fi button.
Once the light turns blue, release the button.
Now go to the wireless router and enter the WPS pin.
Once your printer connects to the network, the Wi-Fi light turns on.
Fix HP Printer shows connection Error using a WPS pin
Many HP printer users reported that they are facing errors using the HP printer on a network. While connecting the printer, check whether your router has the physical WPS pin or not.
If your router doesn’t have the physical WPS pin then you need to connect your HP printer to the network by using the standard connection method. But when it has a WPS pin but still showing the error then you should check for the error.
Restart your router and printer
Try disabling the VPN
Run the printer troubleshooter
Check the firewall
Check the router settings