HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Driver Installation & WiFi Setup Guide 2024

The HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 is a multifunction printer designed for small businesses. This guide covers HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 driver installation, WiFi setup, ink replacement, and troubleshooting.

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Driver Download

Download the latest HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 drivers from HP's official website:

  1. Visit support.hp.com
  2. Enter "OfficeJet Pro 6978" 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 6978 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 6978 drivers
  5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 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 6978" from discovered printers
  5. Enter your WiFi network password
  6. Wait for HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 to connect (1-2 minutes)
  7. Verify connection status in HP Smart app

Using Printer Control Panel

  1. On HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 touchscreen, tap Setup
  2. Navigate to "Network" > "Wireless Setup Wizard"
  3. Select your WiFi network from the list
  4. Enter WiFi password using on-screen keyboard
  5. Wait for HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 to connect to WiFi

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Ink Cartridges

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 uses:

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

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Common Issues & Fixes

Issue: HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Shows Offline

Solution:

  1. Check printer is powered on and connected
  2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
  3. Right-click HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 → "Use printer online"
  4. Update HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 driver if issue persists

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 Paper Jam Fix

  1. Turn off HP OfficeJet Pro 6978
  2. Open rear access door
  3. Remove jammed paper gently (pull in direction of paper path)
  4. Check input tray for stuck paper
  5. Close all doors and restart printer

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