HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Driver Installation, WiFi Setup & Troubleshooting Guide 2025

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e is a versatile all-in-one printer with WiFi connectivity. This guide covers HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver installation, WiFi setup, and troubleshooting for Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Driver Download

Download the latest HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e drivers from HP's official website:

1. Visit support.hp.com
2. Enter "OfficeJet Pro 8045e" in the search box
3. Select your operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS)
4. Download HP Smart or Full Feature Driver
5. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

Installing HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Drivers on Windows

Method 1: HP Smart App (Recommended)

1. Download HP Smart from Microsoft Store
2. Open HP Smart and click "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. HP Smart will automatically detect and install HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e drivers
5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup

Method 2: Manual Driver Installation

1. Download HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver package from HP website
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. Run setup.exe as Administrator
4. Select "Install Printer Driver"
5. Choose connection type (USB or Network/Ethernet)
6. Complete the installation wizard

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e WiFi Setup

Using HP Smart App

1. Download HP Smart app on your phone or computer
2. Open HP Smart and tap "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. Choose "HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e" from discovered printers
5. Enter your WiFi network password
6. Wait for printer to connect (1-2 minutes)
7. Verify connection status in HP Smart app

Using Printer Control Panel

1. On printer control panel, press Setup or Wireless button
2. Navigate to "Network" > "Wireless Setup Wizard"
3. Select your WiFi network from the list
4. Enter WiFi password using printer touchscreen or keypad
5. Wait for printer to connect to WiFi

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Troubleshooting

Issue: "Driver Not Found" Error

Solution:

1. Uninstall existing HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver from Device Manager
2. Restart your computer
3. Download fresh driver from HP website
4. Install driver in Administrator mode

Issue: HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Shows Offline

Solution:

1. Check printer is powered on and connected
2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
3. Right-click HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e → "Use printer online"
4. Update HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver if issue persists

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Driver for Mac

1. Download HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver from HP website (macOS version)
2. Open downloaded .dmg file
3. Run HP Easy Start or installer package
4. Follow installation wizard
5. Add printer in System Preferences > Printers & Scanners
6. Select Ethernet network connection (Bonjour or IP address)

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Ink Cartridges

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e uses:

• HP 910 Black Ink Cartridge
• HP 910 Tri-Color Ink Cartridge (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Note: The HP 910 cartridges provide high-quality printing for documents and photos. Replace cartridges when low ink warnings appear.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Common Issues

Paper Jams

If you experience paper jams:

1. Turn off printer and unplug power cord
2. Open all access doors
3. Remove jammed paper carefully (pull in direction of paper flow)
4. Check for torn paper pieces
5. Close all doors and restart printer

Print Quality Issues

If print quality is poor:

• Run print head cleaning utility from HP Smart app
• Check ink cartridges are properly installed
• Replace low or empty ink cartridges
• Use recommended paper type and quality
• Align print heads from printer settings

Updating HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Drivers

1. Open HP Smart or visit HP Support website
2. Check for HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver updates
3. Download latest driver version
4. Uninstall old driver first (optional but recommended)
5. Install new HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e driver
6. Restart computer and printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Mobile Printing

Print from your phone or tablet to HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e:

1. Install HP Smart app on your mobile device
2. Ensure mobile device and HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e are on same WiFi network
3. Open HP Smart app and select HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e
4. Choose document or photo to print
5. Tap "Print"

HP OfficeJet Pro 8045e Specifications

• Print Speed: Up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) black, up to 18 ppm color
• Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
• Connectivity: USB, WiFi
• Paper Capacity: 250-sheet input tray
• Functions: Print, Scan, Copy
• Ink Type: HP 910 cartridges

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