HP LaserJet Pro P1102w via Wi-Fi (click to enlarge)
You can configure the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w printer via Wi-Fi in 3 ways: simple, very simple, and by installing a driver.
A very simple way. Connect the device via USB to the computer. The program should start HP Smart Install in which you select “connection via Wi-Fi”, follow the wizard’s prompts and get a configured network printer. Remove the USB cable and print.
Easy way will become very simple if your router or router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). There should be a special button on the router - WPS. Press it and release it when the corresponding indicator starts flashing. Then press the wireless connection button on the printer. After 2 minutes, the printer should automatically join your network and be ready to print. In this case, the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w should appear in the “Control Panel” in the “Devices and Printers” section.
This method is also simple, but long.
1. Disconnect the printer from the computer.
3. Launch the downloaded file.
10. The installation will begin and after a few seconds a window will appear asking you to connect the device to the computer via USB and turn it on.
Connect and the installation will continue. Follow the wizard's instructions and get printing via Wi-Fi.
Print a configuration report
Sometimes it is necessary to print a configuration report if, for example, you have forgotten some settings. To do this, press the “Cancel” button for a few seconds.
Reset
If none of the above methods worked, then there may be a glitch in the printer. If simply turning off the device and then turning it on after 1 minute does not help, you can and should reset the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w to factory settings.
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the “Wireless” button and “Cancel”.
- Turn on the printer.
- When all the indicators start flashing simultaneously, release the buttons.
Settings have been reset. You can try connecting the device via Wi-Fi.
This material discusses connecting and setting up the HP LaserJet P1102w printer to the Wi-Fi network of a home or office router using the WPS button and installing software from the official HP website. Using this article, you will be able to configure most HP printers with Wi-Fi that do not have an information screen on the panel
In the names of HP printers, the letter "w" means the presence of a Wi-Fi module - keep this in mind when purchasing a printer
Unpack the printer and connect it to a 220 volt network. There is no need to connect it with an interface cable to the computer yet- you will do this in the middle of the installation process
Press the antenna button on the printer (top button in the picture above). On the Wi-Fi router, press the WPS button (in some models you need to hold the button for a few seconds)
In one or two minutes the printer will be connected to the wireless network
Details about using and setting up the WPS button (in some models it is disabled by default) are described in our materials on setting up routers:
To print from a smartphone or tablet, use the app HP ePrint(for Windows Phone - HP Smart) - install it through the application store (Play Market, App Store). To print on the printer, your smartphone (tablet) must be connected to a Wi-Fi network
After launching the application, you need to select a photo or document to print, then the application will automatically find a printer on the local network, and all you have to do is click the “Print” button
Connection HP LaserJet P1102w printer to a wireless network and installing the driver from the official HP website on a computer or laptop with the Windows operating system
To set up the printer, use a computer or laptop connected to a wireless network
After the reset, you need to install software. You can use the disk included in the kit, but it is best to download the latest version from the manufacturer's website
Go to the manufacturer's website at link, enter the model name in the search bar and click the "Search" button
The operating system version is detected automatically. In our case, software for 32-bit Windows 7 is required
Below, select the required software package - in the "Driver-Device Software Installation Kit" section, click the button " Download" opposite the line "Full-featured software and driver for the HP LaserJet Pro P1100, P1560, P1600 series"
When the download is complete run the installer file
Wait while the program unpacks the package and extracts the files
In the window for selecting the device you are using, find the required series of printers (in our case - P1100) and click " Wireless installation"
In the installation type selection window, place the radio button " Advanced Installation" and click the "Next" button
Be sure to agree to the terms of the license agreement (check the box and click “Next”)
In the "Privacy Policy..." window, click the "Next" button
In the next window, uncheck the "Install HP Customer..." checkbox so as not to take part in surveys, and click "Next"
In the next window, select the printer model - in our case it is " P1100w Series", and click "Next"
In the "Printer connection method" window, select " Setting up for printing via a wireless network"
Wait for the software components to update based on the selected settings
After the update, the "Wireless Printing Setup" window will appear. Just now you need to connect the printer to your computer or laptop USB interface cable
Once you connect the printer, The "Print Settings..." window will disappear, and the software installation will automatically continue - no clicking required
In the "Wireless detection method" window, you need to install the radio button " Automatically". You can select the item manually and enter the parameters of your wireless network (its name and Wi-Fi password) yourself
After checking the entered parameters, the program should display the name of the wireless network to which your computer is connected. Click "Next"
The installer will try to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi router
If successful, the Product Options window will appear. Set the radio button " Disable direct printing"so that only devices on your network can connect to the wireless printer (the printer broadcasts its personal open network so you can print on it even without a router)
After the "Successful Network Setup" window appears, you need to disconnect the USB cable from the printer and computer. Then click "Next"
In the last window, the polite program will congratulate you on the successful installation and offer to print a test page - be sure to do this: check the "Print a test page" checkbox and click "Next". Now you should finally hear the sound of the printer mechanisms and see the result of the installation work
Wireless Print Setup Utility
The printer software includes a utility that will help you connect it to a wireless network after settings without completely reinstalling the programs
Connect the printer with a USB cable to the computer, click the "Start" button, then in the "All Programs" section, find the folder "HP" - "HP LaserJet Professional P1100 Series" and run the utility " Setting up wireless printing"
Wait for the end of the initialization phase
In the "Wireless detection method" window, select the method for detecting your Wi-Fi router - press the radio button " Automatically", then click the "Next" button
Check the name of the wireless network and click "Next"
When the Wireless Network Setup Successful window appears, disconnect the USB cable from the printer and computer
Then check the " Print a test page" and click the " button Ready"
After completing these steps, the printer should print a test page.
This article will describe in detail and step by step the installation of the HP LaserJet P1102 printer. In addition to this, its actual technical characteristics and cost will be given. All this will allow the potential buyer to make a choice, and the new owner to set it up and start using it for its intended purpose.
Positioning
HP Laser Printer This model belongs to the entry-level printing solutions. First of all, this is indicated by a fairly affordable price. But additional arguments in this case are the average quality of the output documents and the minimum set of connection methods. Also, such positioning of this product is indicated by the fact that its monthly printing resource does not exceed 5,000 pages. As a result, this peripheral solution is perfect for creating a printing subsystem in a small office with no more than 10 workstations. It can also be quite successfully used in a workgroup with a similar number of PCs. Another possible area of its use is at home. In all other cases, this laser printer must be supplemented with another printing device for the reason that its monthly printing volume will certainly not be enough.
Equipment
HP Laser Printer This modification is equipped as follows:
HP P1102 printer.
Initial cartridge with 70% filling.
Power cord.
A disk with application software and electronic versions of documentation for this peripheral device.
Quick setup guide in paper form.
Warranty card.
The manufacturer did not include an interface cord in the documentation set, which is used to connect to the system unit of a personal computer. The new owner will have to purchase this accessory separately and for an additional fee.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications of the HP P1102 are quite solid for an entry-level laser printing solution. As noted earlier, it is based on the laser method of obtaining prints. Therefore, the print quality in this case is quite low, but it is more than enough to display text information, tables and diagrams. You can also count on receiving pictures in mediocre quality. The advantages of this printing method include a large print volume for 30 days - about 5000 pages for the HP P1102, and speed - 18 pages in single-sided execution within a minute. Additionally, it should be noted that the costs for consumables and accessories in this case are minimal. The maximum page size for printing is 210x297, or the currently most common A4 format. In addition, printing on custom size pages is possible: Setting up the printer Properly this allows you to do this without any problems.The thickness of the printing paper should be between 60 and 160 g/m 2 . There is only one connection method in this case -USB 2.0but you can use other compatible modifications of this universal interface for these purposes.
Price
This printer is positioned by the manufacturer as an entry-level product. As a result, its cost should be very, very modest. Indeed, the price tag for this printer is quite affordable - 5,000 rubles. This cost fully corresponds to its parameters and specifications.
Removing from the box
HP LaserJet P1102 starts with taking it out of the box. This procedure consists of the following steps:
Using the indicators on the box, we determine where the device will open.
Using a utility knife or scissors, cut the packing tape at this point.
We remove the peripheral laser printing device, cartridge and all the other “stuffing” from the box.
We remove the latches from the printer, which ensure its safe transportation.
Installation at the place of use. Connection
The next step is to install the HP LaserJet P1102 printer to a permanent place. As noted earlier, this peripheral device can only be connected to a personal computer or smart router using a wired interfaceUSB.In both the first and second cases, all functions of the print server are assigned to the nearest PC or router. Therefore, the printer should be located as close as possible to such a server.The maximum permissible cord length for this connection is 2 m. After installing the printer, use the power supply cord to connect it to the AC power supply network, and use the interface cord to connect it to a personal computer or router.
Cartridge
The next step is installing the cartridge into the HP LaserJet P1102 printer. To do this, remove it from the protective case. Then open the front panel of the printer. At the next stage, carefully install the cartridge inside. The original package includes a cartridge model CE285A with a print yield of 500 pages. After refilling, this number increases to 700 single-sided sheets. There is also an improved modification of this cartridge - its modelCE785D.In this case, you can count on printing 1500 pages from one refill.
Installing drivers
Next, the HP LaserJet P1102 printer installation program should be launched. from CD. Next, following the instructions of the setup wizard, we install the drivers. Whereinwill be carried out automatically, and no actions should be taken from the user other than those requested by the wizard. As a rule, at this stage the printer turns on.
Printing a test page
The next step is to print a test page and check the printer's functionality. Place the page in the feed tray. Then, with the PC turned on, go to the Start menu. Next, select “Control Panel”. In it we find the “Printers” icon and open it. In the list that opens, we find the HP P1102 and call up its menu with the right button of the manipulator. Then select “Properties”. Then on the “Home” tab we find the “Test Page” button and click it. If everything is done correctly, the test sheet will begin printing. Otherwise, we can say that the installation of the HP LaserJet P1102 printer failed. It is necessary to find out the cause of this malfunction. This could be because the printer is disabled or the driver is missing.USB -ports are not installed. In general, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of the computer system and find the fault. Then we eliminate it and repeat printing the test page.
Results
This material described the installation of the HP LaserJet P1102 printer. There is nothing overly complicated in the algorithm presented earlier, and such an operation can be performed by every user of a personal computer.
HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
Windows 2003/2008/2012/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 - we recommend the full package
Size: 143.3 MB
Bit depth: 32/64
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 - basic package
You can install the driver using Windows. But this will be the basic driver. We talked about the installation in more detail in one of the.
Installing the driver in Windows 7
Before you start using printers from HP, you will need to configure them in the system with the installation of special software from the manufacturer. This is a simple operation that can be performed by any user.
First of all, follow the link that is published at the beginning of the article to download the driver for the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w printer. After downloading, it will go to the download manager of your Internet browser, from where you will need to launch it with a mouse click.
After this, you need to watch an animation about the basic rules for placing printing equipment indoors, as well as about the microclimate conditions in the room.
Remove the plastic shipping packaging from the printer and place it in the chosen location.
Remove the orange shipping stickers that secure the moving parts of the device.
From the proposed options, select the “Easy installation” item - it is recommended by the manufacturer. Click “Next”.
We select a series of devices from the list - in our case it is “HP LaserJet Professional P1100 Series”. Click “Next” to continue.
Now you need to decide on the specific type of printer. To do this, select “HP LaserJet Professional P1100w Series” in the list and click “Next”.
Of all the proposed options for connecting to the system unit, we mark the option “Setting up for printing using a USB device” with a dot. Click “Next” to continue.
We connect the cable from the kit to the printer as shown in the picture and wait 5-6 minutes until the program completes installing and configuring the device.
After this, you can print a test page.