Visit 123hp.com/setup to download the HP Smart app, install HP printer drivers, and connect your printer using Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet. Â
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To set up your HP printer, visit 123hp.com and enter or select your printer model. Download the recommended HP app or the appropriate software for your device, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect your printer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet and complete the setup.
Note: The 123hp.com/setup portal helps you:
Download HP printer drivers 2026 and software
Install the HP Smart app
Connect your printer to your computer or mobile device
Configure wireless, USB, or Ethernet connections
Access firmware updates
Your HP printer powered On
A stable internet connection (for wireless setup)
Your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password
A USB cable or Ethernet cable (if using a wired connection)
A Windows PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone/iPad
The latest version of the HP Smart app or printer software
Go to 123hp.com/setup.Â
Enter your HP printer model to locate the appropriate software and drivers for your device.
 The website provides downloads for Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Choose the connection method that best fits your setup.
Place the printer within range of your wireless router.
Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device.
Open the HP app and follow the guided instructions to detect and connect your printer to the wireless network.
Connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable.
Launch the HP app and allow it to detect the printer.
The required drivers will install automatically during the setup process.
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the printer and the other to your router or network switch.
Open the HP app and complete the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
Install HP Printer app for the best setup experience.
If the HP app is unavailable or unsupported on your device, you can use the HP Smart app to:
Set up your printer
Print documents and photos
Scan files
Access basic printer settings
Download the appropriate app from 123hp.com/setup, the Microsoft Store, the Apple App Store, or Google Play.
After installing the app:
Open the HP app.
Select the Add Printer (plus) icon.
Choose Set Up a New Printer for a new installation or select your existing printer if it appears in the list.
Follow the on-screen instructions until the setup is complete.
If the printer isn't detected during Wi-Fi setup, restore the printer to Wi-Fi Setup Mode and try again within two hours.
After installation is complete, confirm that everything is working properly.
You can:
Print a test page
Scan a document
Check for firmware updates
Register your printer
Monitor ink or toner levels
Order replacement supplies when needed
Install the latest operating system updates before beginning setup.
Turn on Bluetooth and Location Services when setting up from a mobile device for faster printer discovery.
Disconnect any Ethernet cable before attempting a wireless installation to prevent connection conflicts.
Review the HP app privacy settings if you want to manage diagnostic and usage data preferences.
Download the latest drivers before installation.
Keep your printer firmware updated.
Use a reliable Wi-Fi network for wireless printing.
Confirm your printer model before downloading software.
Restart your printer after major updates.
Keep the HP Smart app updated for the latest features and security improvements.
Using 123hp.com/setup makes HP printer installation simple and efficient. Whether you connect through Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet, the HP app provides step-by-step guidance to install drivers, configure your printer, and ensure it's ready for printing, scanning, and everyday use.