HP LaserJet Pro M404dn WiFi Setup & Wireless Connection Guide 2024

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn supports wireless printing, allowing you to print from any device on your network. This guide shows you how to connect your HP LaserJet Pro M404dn to WiFi and troubleshoot wireless connection issues.

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn WiFi Setup Requirements

• HP LaserJet Pro M404dn printer powered on
• WiFi network name (SSID) and password
• 2.4GHz WiFi network (HP LaserJet Pro M404dn doesn't support 5GHz)
• Computer or mobile device on same network

Method 1: HP Smart App WiFi Setup

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 LaserJet Pro M404dn" from discovered printers
5. Enter your WiFi network password
6. Wait for HP LaserJet Pro M404dn to connect (1-2 minutes)
7. Verify connection status in HP Smart app

Method 2: Printer Control Panel WiFi Setup

1. On HP LaserJet Pro M404dn control panel, press Setup button
2. Navigate to "Network" or "Wireless Setup Wizard"
3. Select "Wireless Setup Wizard"
4. HP LaserJet Pro M404dn will scan for available WiFi networks
5. Select your WiFi network from the list
6. Enter WiFi password using printer keypad
7. Wait for HP LaserJet Pro M404dn to connect to WiFi
8. Print network configuration page to verify connection

Method 3: WPS Setup (If Supported)

1. Press and hold WPS button on your router for 2-3 seconds
2. Within 2 minutes, on HP LaserJet Pro M404dn control panel, navigate to "Network" > "WiFi Protected Setup"
3. Select "Push Button" method
4. HP LaserJet Pro M404dn will automatically connect to WiFi

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn WiFi Connection Issues

Issue: HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Not Connecting to WiFi

Solutions:

• Ensure HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is within range of WiFi router
• Check you're using 2.4GHz WiFi (not 5GHz)
• Verify WiFi password is correct
• Restart HP LaserJet Pro M404dn and router
• Reset HP LaserJet Pro M404dn network settings and try again

Issue: HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Shows "Wireless Not Connected"

Solutions:

1. Print network configuration page from HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
2. Check WiFi status and signal strength
3. If disconnected, reconnect using WiFi Setup Wizard
4. Update HP LaserJet Pro M404dn firmware if available
5. Check router settings (firewall, MAC filtering)

Issue: Can't Find HP LaserJet Pro M404dn on Network

Solutions:

• Ensure HP LaserJet Pro M404dn and computer are on same WiFi network
• Check HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is powered on and connected
• Disable VPN or proxy that might block network discovery
• Add HP LaserJet Pro M404dn using IP address instead
• Install HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver on your computer

Adding HP LaserJet Pro M404dn to Windows

1. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
2. Click "Add a printer or scanner"
3. Select "Add printer using IP address"
4. Enter HP LaserJet Pro M404dn IP address (from network configuration page)
5. Select "HP Universal Print Driver"
6. Complete setup wizard

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Mobile Printing

Print from your phone or tablet to HP LaserJet Pro M404dn:

1. Install HP Smart app on your mobile device
2. Ensure mobile device and HP LaserJet Pro M404dn are on same WiFi
3. Open HP Smart app and select HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
4. Choose document or photo to print
5. Tap "Print"

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Network Troubleshooting

• Print Network Configuration: From control panel, print network configuration page to view IP address and connection status
• Reset Network Settings: If connection fails, reset HP LaserJet Pro M404dn network settings and reconfigure
• Update Firmware: Check HP website for HP LaserJet Pro M404dn firmware updates
• Check Router Settings: Ensure router allows device-to-device communication

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