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title: "How to set up an HP printer"  
description: "Introduction HP - Hewlett and Packard named after the founders of the company in 1939 is an American multinational company that supplies hardware, s"  
author: "Smith John"  
published: 2019-05-18  
updated: 2019-05-18  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/53490/how-to-set-up-an-hp-printer  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["123.hp.com/setup"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to set up an HP printer

## Introduction

HP - **Hewlett and Packard** named after the founders of the company in 1939 is an American multinational company that supplies hardware, software and a range of printing [solutions](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12005/how-to-get-customized-solutions-with-software-development-company-in-noida) to its consumers. It has a wide array of printers today like **Laserjet, Officejet, Deskjet** and **3D printers**.

## ![How to set up an HP printer](https://www.mindstick.com/blogs/2d9f4e1b-76c1-4daa-b932-cf3606641f9f/images/e0f2d8e5-3f04-4da7-896a-fd716e792728.jpeg)\

## Steps to follow for the setup of HP printer

- Initially, unpack the printer carefully from the package without breaking any part
- Besides, connect **power to charge up the printer** using an electricity connection
- Accordingly, set the date, time, language and country using control panel.
- Use **HTML [configuration](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13112/setting-up-the-perfect-configuration-for-your-work-computer)** for [advanced](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12993/5-advanced-features-for-your-odoo-ecommerce-theme) settings, save all the updated changes immediately.
- Further, align all the available [ink cartridges](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108764/what-if-the-printer-won-t-recognize-ink-cartridges) by opening the door, removing the tape, closing the door and keeping in mind the mentioned instructions
- Afterward, load a couple of **A4 sheets** on the printer, arrange them in proper alignment and push it down until printer It may vary depending on the type of the printer
- Also, download the **latest software** for the printer according to OS, install the downloaded app and select the appropriate connection type.
- Generally, an [internet connection](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299301/how-to-test-your-internet-connection-s-quality-over-time) and a USB cable [connected](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12941/link-building-and-search-engine-rankings-how-are-they-connected) to a USB port is a prerequisite.
- Beyond that, the user can install the **HP Smart [Mobile app](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13053/5-ways-in-which-your-mobile-app-will-serve-needs-of-your-business)** for constant connectivity.
- Users will receive benefits like product support, service information and other important solutions to problems.
- The user can [sign up](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160830/how-do-i-sign-up-in-the-portal-in-mindstick-training) for **HP Ink** as it is beneficial.
- Unfortunately, HP instant ink is not available in all countries.
- The plans are flexible and tailormade.
- Use the **control panel** to add the printer to the PC and click the port to be used.
- Finally, restart the computer properly to finish the setup and installment of the printer.

If there is any **123.hp.com/setup** problem, contact the toll-free number - **+1-888-214-1820** .

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