Steps to Fix HP DeskJet 2600 Wi-Fi Not Working
The HP DeskJet 2600 is an outstanding
entry-level All-in-One printer. It allows you to print and scan without the annoyance
of connecting the printer to your computer through a cord. You can do a regular
task on your printer but sometimes you may come across the WiFi issue. So, here
are the simple Steps to Fix HP DeskJet 2600 Wi-Fi Not Working. Go through these
steps wisely. In order to get the support from our experts, contact Hewlett Packard Support. Experts
will get connected with you and resolve your issue as soon as possible.
Easy fixes to get rid of this issue
Given below are the simple steps to
overcome this blunder. You need to perform it accordingly.
1. TEST THE SIGNAL STRENGTH
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Is your printer being distant from your router? The location
of the router and the printer in question is very perilous, and if not done properly,
can lead to weak Wi-Fi signals. Keep in mind that obstructions like walls and
even water bodies hinder signal strength.
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To test the signal quality, you can check the information
panel of your printer. If it is showing a single bar, you may need to move it near
to the router.
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After that, test the network to which the printer is attached.
To do so, hit the Information (i) button on your printer to print out the required
details like wireless network name & address, IP address, and the signal
strength.
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You can also examine the signal strength in a specific area
via apps like the WiFi Analyzer - Network Analyzer.
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This app shows all the Wi-Fi network associated information
in your area along with the estimated signal strength.
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iPhone users can go for Wi-Fi SweetSpots. It is a simple app that
allows you to check and record the signal quality in a specific area.
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To begin a speed test, simply click on the Start button, and
that's all. The network strength will be shown neatly in a graph in real-time.
2. CHANGE THE ROUTER SETTINGS
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Check the router level settings. Have you blocked unofficial
devices from using your home Wi-Fi network? If yes, you can note the printer's
MAC address from the router settings by going to the router’s admin page.
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To do so, go to the router’s admin page, and open the
Wireless section, go for Wireless MAC Filter and add the device in the Accept
in the Mac Filter mode.
3. CHECK FOR WIRELESS DIRECT
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Nevertheless, Wi-Fi Direct is a simple handy module, it
doesn’t allow you to print through Wi-Fi when enabled. Therefore, you must
disable Wi-Fi Direct.
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To do that, hit and hold the Wireless button along with the
Resume button together.
4. CONFIGURE YOUR PRINTER AGAIN
When you need to change your router
password, the printer will unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network. At this
point, it has to configure again as a new printer. To do that, perform the
steps below.
1. Start the pairing process
by hitting the Wi-Fi button and the Cancel button instantaneously for a while.
When the Power button starts to blink, you will know that the printer is on
set-up mode.
2. Next, open the HP Smart
app on your Windows PC, and hit the Printer icon on the left panel.
Click on the “Set up a New Printer”
option that will open up the discovery mode on the wireless network. Tap on the
“Continue” option, choose the Wi-Fi Network and type the password when asked.
The left job is totally automatic as
the tool starts its configuration process of getting and processing the printer
information.
If any of the above methods don’t
work for you, try to restart your computer. In the time being, you can access
Wi-Fi Direct on your HP DeskJet 2600 to get your work done.
PRINTING WITH THE WI-FI DIRECT
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Wi-Fi Direct is a handy module that allows your PC or phone
to connect wirelessly to your printer directly, without involving an existing
Wi-Fi network.
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Again, the name & passcode of the network is usable by
printing out an Information page. Otherwise, you can test the same in the HP
Smart app on your phone.
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Go to the “Settings” option and choose the option “Network
Information” and go down till you get Wi-Fi Direct. Jot down the passcode and
username.
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After doing that, go to your Wi-Fi settings, search the said
network and link to it just as you get to connect to any usual Wi-Fi network.
Wind up
So, if you face any issue related to
these steps or HP Wireless Printer Setup,
contact HP Support. Talk with our experts and get the best support by them.
To grab the opportunity, you can call anytime.