How to Connect the HP Deskjet 3050 to a Wireless Router

To connect the HP Deskjet 3050 to a wireless router, make sure your computer, printer, and router are all powered on and working. Download and install the HP printer drivers. Open your printer app and navigate to the "printer setup" settings. Click Connect to a new printer and select your computer, and then your wireless network.

Method 1

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Windows 8

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Type “HP” into the search field, then click on the icon for your printer. The HP printer software wizard will open and display on-screen.
- If using the HP Deskjet 3050 printer for the first time on your Windows computer, go to HP’s website at https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-deskjet-3050-all-in-one-printer-series-j610/model/4066451#Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930C7 and click on “Download” to install the latest software and drivers for your printer.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the HP Deskjet 3050 to your wireless router. You will be asked to enter the SSID or network name, as well as the security passphrase, also known as the WEP key or WPA.
- Examine your wireless router to locate the SSID and WPA, or contact your Internet service provider for help with obtaining this information.
Your printer will now be connected to your wireless router.

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Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP

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Click on the “HP” folder, then click on the folder for your printer.
- If using the HP Deskjet 3050 printer for the first time on your Windows computer, go to HP’s website at https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-deskjet-3050-all-in-one-printer-series-j610/model/4066451#Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930C7 and click on “Download” to install the latest software and drivers for your printer.
The HP printer software wizard will open and display on-screen.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the HP Deskjet 3050 to your wireless router. You will be asked to enter the SSID or network name, as well as the security passphrase, also known as the WEP key or WPA.
- Examine your wireless router to locate the SSID and WPA, or contact your Internet service provider for help with obtaining this information.
Your printer will now be connected to your wireless router.

Method 3

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Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks

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Press and hold the “Wireless” button on the printer control panel for at least three seconds, or until the wireless light starts blinking.
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Press and hold the “WPS” button on your wireless router for several seconds. Your printer will automatically find the wireless network and configure the connection.
- Perform this step within two minutes of pressing the “Wireless” button on your printer to allow your printer to establish a connection with your router.
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Your HP Deskjet 3050 printer will now be connected to the same wireless router as your computer.

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Mac OS X v10.8 and Earlier Versions

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Open the Applications folder and double-click on the HP folder.
- If using the HP Deskjet 3050 printer for the first time with your Mac computer, go to HP’s website at https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-deskjet-3050-all-in-one-printer-series-j610/model/4066451#Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930C7 and click on “Download” to install the software and drivers for your printer.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the HP Deskjet 3050 to your wireless router. You will be asked to enter the SSID or network name, as well as the security passphrase, also known as the WEP key or WPA.
- Examine your wireless router to locate the SSID and WPA, or contact your Internet service provider for help with obtaining this information.
Your printer will now be connected to your wireless router.

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Troubleshooting

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Download the most recent software and drivers for the HP Deskjet 3050 if your computer is unable to successfully detect or connect to the printer. In some cases, you may have outdated printer software installed on your computer.
- Navigate to HP’s website at http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers, and type in the model of your printer to obtain the latest software and drivers.
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Modify your printer’s wireless settings if you recently started using a new router or network. In some cases, your printer may not connect to a new router or network automatically.
- Press the “Wireless” button on your printer and select “Wireless Settings.”
- Select “WPS,” then select “PIN.”
- Enter the passcode for your router, then select the option to save your changes.^{[1]
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I want to connect the HP 3050 with my Mac version 10.10.5, but it's not connecting. What should I do?

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You can get a wireless WiFi driver device in any mobile shop and there will be CD too, so you can run the CD and connect the device.

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How do I set up my HP 3050 printer?

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Google search HP YouTube and go to playlists about printers. Then find a startup video for your model number or search HP Deskjet 3050 setup.

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