You have bought an install HP Inkjet printer and want to use it immediately. You must first install the printer with the HP printer software before printing your photos and documents. We explain how to do this in 6 simple steps.

Prepare the printer

Before you start installing your HP printer, your printer must be unpacked, connected, and protective material-free. You do this as follows:

Remove your printer from the packaging and remove all tape and protective materials from the inside and outside of the printer. Look in the manual to be sure, so you don’t forget any material.

To power the printer, plug the power cord in.Turn on the printer and select the correct language on the screen.

Place a stack of paper. Note: you have to clamp the paper between 2 plastic sliders that you drive in with some versions.

The install hp inkjet printer is now on, but is not yet connected to a computer. We will explain how to connect the printer in the following steps.

Step 1. Install the cartridges

Install cartridges

Installing the cartridges is fairly easy, but it should be done with care. First, lift the top cover of the printer. On the Envy 6234, this is located under the scanner unit. You can lift it up using the levers on the side. Remove the cartridges from the packaging and make sure you put the right color in the right place. The color is labeled on the cartridge. Remove the (orange) sticker from the cartridge and, when you hear a click, gently force the cartridge into the holder. Note that the mark must face upwards, please.Close the cover when you have installed all the cartridges.

Step 2. Choose a form of communication (you can do this later as well) 

Settings on Wifi

Step 2.1: Connecting to WiFi

Go to the WiFi icon on your printer and then to ‘Settings’.Please pick the Wireless Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the computer. It can take up to a minute to hook up your printer. You can also choose to connect the printer to WiFi via the downloaded software later in the installation process.

Your printer can print a quick guide for connecting to wireless if it still doesn’t work after this step. Click the WiFi icon to do this, and then ‘Settings’. Choose ‘Get started printing’. The printer will now print a short manual on how to connect to the printer step by step.

Connect printer cable

Step 2.2: Connecting via a USB cable

Use a USB cable if you want to directly connect the printer to your PC or laptop without using the internet. This works quite conveniently.Plug in your laptop or PC with the ordinary, flat USB connector (USB A) and plug in your printer with the square USB connector (USB B). 

Do you have a Windows device? First download the software, as explained in step 3, before connecting the USB cable. Do you have an Apple device? Then it is the other way around. Attach the USB cable first and then proceed to phase 3.

Step 3. Download the software on your laptop or PC

Download software

You have connected your printer. Now we will ensure that your computer can control the printer. For this, we install the EasyStart software from HP on your laptop or PC. In your browser, go to ‘123.hp.com/setup‘ and enter the product name of your printer, such as ‘ENVY 6234’. Download the HP Smart app or download the apps for the simple desktop. 

Step 4: Open HP Easy Start

HP Easy Start

Open the HP EasyStart file you just downloaded from your download folder. If you have a printer that is compatible with HP Instant Ink, the program will almost immediately ask you if you want to take advantage of your trial period. Enter your personal details to use this. You don’t want a trial period, or do you have an Instant Ink subscription already? Then proceed to the next step.

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Step 5: Install the software

Install software

After this EasyStart will ask you which software you want to install. Choose the ‘Full apps and drivers’ option if you want additional software to fix issues in addition to the simple driver. If you just want a driver, choose ‘Basic Drivers’.

Step 6: Installation

Install the printer

Your drivers will now be installed on your computer. This will take a while, so feel free to place your feet on the desk and grab a cup of coffee. If you have not yet connected the printer to WiFi, search for your WiFi code or connect your computer with a network cable. The machine will then connect to your printer after this stage.

Start printing

HP printer

Your printer connects to WiFi and the installation is complete. You can start making your first print.

You can start making your first print.

Shut down the printer

It is important that you turn off the printer when you have finished printing. By clicking the button on / off, you do this.. If you leave the printer on or turn it off in any other way, the printhead is not protected. When properly turned off, the printer keeps the printhead in optimum condition. This does not reduce the print quality and prevents the printer from eventually printing documents at all.

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