Recently I have become a wireless maniac. All purchased devices are wireless and work via WiFi. The purchased HP LaserJet Pro P1102w printer turned out to be the same.
The printer was selected according to a number of criteria, the main of which were printing savings, the possibility of wireless printing, as well as the ability to print from the “cloud” or from an email address.
Initially, it was not possible to find such a printer, but in terms of other functions, the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w met my requirements.
Design HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
The design of the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is standard for the LaserJet lineup and does not change significantly. However, it is very convenient and takes up little space. The fact that the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is glossy may seem inconvenient to many. But this is already a subjective opinion.
Speed HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
The printing speed is high - 18 sheets per minute. The speed of printing is also high, both via USB and WiFi. Quick response to requests. Even in “sleep” mode, it takes no more than 1-2 seconds to wake up. Moreover, in “sleep” mode it is even difficult to determine that the printer is working, since all the diodes go out. However, as soon as you send a print job, the printer “wakes up” and prints the page.
WiFi and remote printing HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w was connected to a Cisco access point, since there was no point in connecting it directly to the devices. However, immediately after purchase it is not possible to print using E-print, AirPrint and Cloud Print. In order for this feature to appear, you need to update the firmware. This firmware can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website, or from, if you are too lazy to search on the HP website.
Firmware HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
To flash the firmware, you need to connect the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w to the device using USB. Then we launch the downloaded firmware. After a few minutes the firmware finishes.
Setting up new features of the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w
After flashing the firmware, the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w has such capabilities as 1200x1200 printing, E-print, AirPrint and Cloud Print. Now we need to configure our HP LaserJet Pro P1102w for these services.
In order to enter the settings, you need to find out the IP address of the printer. To do this, we press “Cancel” and hold for 5 seconds. The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w will print information about its settings, which will contain the IP address.
We type this address in the browser and get into the web interface of the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w. Here we can see the remaining toner in the cartridge and view the printer configuration.
In the parameters we can set the paper type, I/O timeout, density, auto power off.
In the "Networking" tab, you can configure the network message of your HP LaserJet Pro P1102w.
The tab we need is “HP Web Services.” Here we select the installation of the web service and begin to configure it.
After installing the E-print service, you will receive a printer name that is quite difficult to remember. In order to use our service, we will need to replace our native name with a “pseudonym.” But I will talk about connecting the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w to E-print and Cloud Print in the next article. Connecting to AirPrint will not be considered, since there are no Apple devices.
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. This article will help you configure most HP Wi-Fi enabled printers 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.
The product supports the following operating systems for wireless printing:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit).
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, and v10.6
USB connection
This device supports connection via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. You must use an A-B USB cable no longer than 2 m (6.56 ft).
HP Smart Install
HP Smart Install allows you to install device drivers and software when you connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
HP Smart Install does not require an installation CD.
1. Turn on the device.
2. Connect the USB cable.
3. HP Smart Install should start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
If HP Smart Install does not start automatically, the AutoPlay feature is disabled on your computer. To launch the program, open the My Computer window and double-click the HP Smart Install disk icon. If you cannot find the HP Smart Install disc, use the product installation disc to install the software.
Installation from CD
Do not connect the USB cable until prompted.
2. If the installer does not start automatically, view the contents of the CD and run the SETUP.EXE file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
If you are using the installation CD to install the software, you can choose from the following installation types.
During installation, you will not be prompted to confirm or make settings changes. Additionally, the software license agreement will be automatically accepted.
Advanced Installation
During installation, you will be prompted to confirm and change the default settings.
Supported network protocols
To connect a network device to a network, you will need a network that uses one of the following protocols.
TCP/IP (IPv4 or IPv6)
Installing a device with a wireless network connection using HP Smart Install
This installation type is only supported on Windows OS.
HP Smart Install allows you to install device drivers and software when you connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. If your device is already connected to a network, reset your wireless network settings.
Do not insert the software installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
1. Turn on the device and connect it to your computer using a USB cable. The installer should start automatically.
If HP Smart Install does not start automatically, the AutoPlay feature is disabled on your computer. To launch the program, open My Computer and double-click the HP Smart Install disk icon. If you cannot find the HP Smart Install disc, use the product installation disc to install the software.
If the program prompts you to select a connection type, select the connection type that will be used for printing after installing the software.
Installing a Device with a Wireless Network Connection Using the Installation CD
1. Insert the software installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
If the installer does not start automatically, review the contents of the CD and run the SETUP.EXE file.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete device installation.
3. If you want to ensure that the device has been assigned a network IP address, print a configuration page after installing the device. To print a configuration page, press and hold the Cancel button x on the product until the Ready light starts blinking, then release the Cancel button.
Installing software for a network-connected device
Follow the steps below if the machine is already connected to a network computer (that is, the machine has already been assigned an IP address) and you want to install the printer driver on another computer.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server on your computer.
2. Click the HP Smart Install tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete device installation.
Creating a peer-to-peer (computer-to-computer) wireless connection
This device can connect to a computer using a peer-to-peer (computer-to-computer) wireless connection.
1. Turn on the device and restore the network connection settings.
2. Print the configuration page and in the Network Information section, find the network name (SSID).
3. Refresh the list of available wireless networks on your computer, click on the device's network name (SSID) and connect to it.
4. After a few minutes, print the configuration page and find the device's IP address.
5. Open a web browser and enter the device's IP address in the address bar. Press Enter to open the HP Embedded Web Server.
6. Click the HP Smart Install tab, and then click the Download button to install the software.
The illustrations below show the difference between a computer-to-computer connection and a network connection via an access point (infrastructure).
Turning off the device's wireless module
To disconnect from a wireless network, you can turn off the device's wireless module.
1. Press and hold the wireless button located on the control panel of your device.
2. To ensure that the wireless module is turned off, print a configuration page. The device's IP address must be 0.0.0.0.
Setting up a network device
Using the Wireless Network Setup Utility
To set up printing from a machine connected to a wireless network, use the wireless network setup utility.
1. Connect your wireless device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Click the Start button, then click Programs or All Programs.
3. Select the HP menu item, then click Printer Series.
4. Click on Wireless Network Settings.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up printing from a device connected to a wireless network.
Restore wireless network settings to default
1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the wireless button and the cancel button, then turn on the device.
3. Keep the buttons pressed until all indicators begin to flash simultaneously. Then release the buttons.
View and change network settings
Use the embedded Web server to view or change IP configuration settings.
1. Print a configuration page and find the IP address.
If IPv4 is used, the IP address contains only numbers. It has the following format:
If IPv6 is used, the IP address is a hexadecimal combination of characters and numbers. It uses a format similar to the following:
xxxx::xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
2. To open the embedded Web server, enter the device's IP address in the address bar of your Web browser.
3. Click the Network tab for network information. If necessary, the parameters can be changed.
Setting or changing the network password
Use the embedded Web server to set a network password or change an existing password.
1. Open the embedded Web server, go to the Network tab, and then click the Password link.
If a password has already been set, you will be prompted to enter it. Enter your password and click Apply.
2. Enter a new password in the Password window and in the Confirm Password window.
IP address
The device's IP address can be set manually or assigned automatically using the DHCP, BootP, or AutoIP protocols.
To manually change the IP address, use the HP Embedded Web Server.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server and click the Network tab.
3. In the IP Address Configuration section, click Manual IP Address.
4. Enter the required values in the Manual IP Address, Manual IP Subnet Mask, and Manual Default Gateway fields.
5. Click the Apply button.
Setting the connection speed
If you need to adjust your connection speed, click the Network tab in the HP Embedded Web Server window. This function is located on the Advanced setup page.
Changing the connection speed settings incorrectly may prevent communication between the printer and other network devices. In most cases, the device should be left in automatic mode. Changing settings may turn the device off and on. Make settings changes only when the device is not in use.
Hello! Let's continue the topic of printers. Today's next step is setting up Wi-Fi printing on the HP LaserJet P1102w. The device does not have an LCD screen, so all operations are performed on a computer. The work is not difficult and does not take much time. It is important to know the device settings and strictly follow the sequence of actions.
The shells of different versions of Windows differ from each other, but the procedure itself is the same for all series.
Preparing for work
Before you can set up the HP LaserJet P1102w printer over WiFi, you need to prepare it for use. This is especially true for new devices that have only recently been brought from the store. The device has many shipping tapes and tabs that must be removed first.
Under the top cover there is a cardboard insert, which you must take out. There is also a polymer seal for securing the cartridge. We remove the bright adhesive tapes from the drum, then insert it back so that the contacts are pressed tightly against each other.
We connect the power cable and USB wire to the corresponding connectors, which are located on the back of the device. Now the HP P1102w is ready to connect via Wi-Fi. We set all parameters in the software window.
Full instructions are also in the following video:
Driver installation
To properly configure HP LaserJet Professional, P1102w and others via Wi-Fi, you need to install a driver. Usually it comes complete with the device on a CD. However, it is not always compatible with the user's specific operating system. The manufacturer writes this information on the cover of the media.
A working version is also available on the manufacturer's website. Here you can always download the latest version of the driver with updates and improvements from the developers.
The manufacturer posts drivers and software grouped by operating system. You just need to indicate your operating system in the selection field, and they are ready to download. The release date of the software is shown next to the link. You should not install beta versions of the product, as they are test versions and are undergoing testing. They may contain errors and may not function properly.
Before you connect the HP LaserJet P1102w via Wi-Fi, you need to configure its settings via a USB cable. It will not be needed in the future and should be put back in the box. It is needed only so that the computer and the printer can exchange information and see each other on the network in the future.
Launch the downloaded software and click the Next button.
The Settings Wizard will prompt you to select an installation option: “easy” and “advanced”. The latter method allows you to change the parameters, but it is preferable to leave the characteristics recommended by the manufacturer.
If the driver is universal and designed to work with several printers, the wizard will prompt you to find the model of your device in a separate window. Select and click the Next button.
In the next window, the system will prompt you to specify the type of connection between the computer and the printer. There are three options in total:
- wireless network;
- USB cable;
- connection to an added Wi-Fi printer.
Turn on the printer, select the cable connection, click the “Next” button. As soon as the devices see each other, the wizard will start copying the driver files to the system folder and installing it.
Setting up a wireless connection
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You can connect the HP LaserJet P1102w via Wi-Fi on Windows 10 and earlier versions by first enabling the wireless connection module. Management is carried out in the “Network Connections” folder.
Before you configure the HP LaserJet PRO, P1102w, M104w (or other devices of this brand) via Wi-Fi, you need the printer to find wireless access points. The system offers automatic and manual search. For ordinary users, the first option is preferable, since the master will find the radio module himself.
However, this operation is not always successful, so sometimes you have to enter the SSID in the search bar. To do this, you need to specify “Manual search” in the settings wizard window.
Once the network is found, all information about it will appear. By default, a secure WPA/WPA2 connection is always used. To connect you need to know the password. You can find it out in the router settings. Its length ranges from 8 to 63 characters. Enter it and press the “Next” button again.
During search and connection, the LED on the case flashes blue. After establishing a connection with the point, the blinking stops and it lights up with a constant light. From the settings menu, select “Print test page” and disconnect the USB cable. Further interaction between the printer and computer occurs via Wi-Fi.
WPS
There is another way, the simplest. The condition is the presence of a WPS button on the router (not all models have it, sometimes combined with RESET). If the coveted key is there, connecting the printer to Wi-Fi occurs in a couple of steps:
- press the button with the Wi-Fi icon on the printing device;
- click WPS on the router.
After a while, the printer will connect to the router. You can start working.
Reset
In some situations, it will be useful to know how to reset settings. This is necessary if the device was not configured correctly or was connected to a different wireless network.
What are we doing:
- turn on the printer (no need to connect to the PC);
- find 2 buttons on the panel - with an antenna and a cross;
- hold down both keys and hold for half a minute.
You need to wait until the green and orange lights start blinking. Are they flashing? That's it, the parameters are reset, you can start setting up.
Conclusion
The procedure for setting up wireless communication between two devices is not complicated. When connecting, remember that the range of devices decreases as the number of obstacles, such as walls, increases.
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, 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.
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