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Get quick answers to the most common questions about HP printer setup, the HP Smart app, and using this help center. Each answer links to detailed guides where available.
123.hp.com is HP’s official setup site. You enter your printer model, and it guides you to the correct software, drivers, and setup steps for your specific device. For the full walkthrough, see our guide to set up with 123.hp.com.
Yes. HP does not charge you to download drivers or use the setup site. You should never be asked to pay to complete standard printer setup.
An HP account is recommended if you want to use cloud features, mobile printing, or HP Instant Ink, but it is not always required for basic local printing and scanning.
Yes. You can set up many HP printers using a smartphone or tablet with the HP Smart app for iOS or Android. See connect to Wi-Fi for general steps.
The HP Smart app is the easiest way to set up, print, and scan from mobile devices. For computers, you can also install drivers directly from 123.hp.com without the app.
Yes. You can connect your printer to a computer with a USB cable. This skips Wi-Fi setup entirely, though you will not be able to print wirelessly from phones or other devices on the network.
If your router or Wi-Fi password changed, restore the printer’s network settings to default through its control panel, then run wireless setup again. For detailed steps, see Wi-Fi connection fixes.
A printer usually shows as offline when it loses its Wi-Fi connection, the computer can’t find it, or the printer is in sleep mode. See our printer offline troubleshooting for fixes.
No. This is an independent help center and is not affiliated with HP. For official support, documentation, and model-specific help, visit support.hp.com or 123.hp.com.
No. Be cautious of third-party sites or pop-ups that ask for payment to complete setup or request remote access to your computer. Use only official sources such as 123.hp.com and support.hp.com. If you are unsure, close the site and start again from the official HP link.
Your printer model is usually printed on a label on the front, top, or inside the cartridge access area. It often starts with letters like “HP DeskJet,” “HP Envy,” or “HP LaserJet” followed by numbers.
For official HP support options, visit support.hp.com. There you can find model-specific troubleshooting, software downloads, and HP’s official contact options.
This site is an independent help center and is not affiliated with HP. For official help, always use support.hp.com and 123.hp.com.