How to do First-Time Setup for HP Tango Printers?

Are you one of the users struggling to set up the HP Tango printer for the first time? Don't worry, we've got your back with this article. In this article, we will cover the installation steps and guidelines of end-to-end setup in a user-friendly way for you to follow easily. Ready to learn more, read along with us.

General instructions before beginning the HP Tango printer setup process:

• Once you have the printer box, carefully unpack it.
• Take the printer and keep it on a flat surface
• Remove the power cord and other papers that came with the box from the secured printer for future use
• Please consider recycling packaging materials.
• Check the scanner glass, paper tray, and ink cartridges for unwanted paper and remove it
• Now open the input tray and adjust the paper width guide.
• Then take a new stack of paper and insert them
• Now adjust the paper width guide to bring them into position.
• The next thing is to open the access door to the ink cartridges.
• You must wait until the cart moves and idles in one position

Once it's quiet, take the ink cartridges out of the package and insert them into the printer. Be sure not to touch any copper contacts while inserting them, as this can cause permanent damage to those cartridges. Push the cartridges into the slot until it locks into position. Keep in mind to put the respective color in its slot. Then wait for the printer to print an alignment page.

Prepare to set up the wireless connection with your HP tango printer:

• Initially, make sure that your printer and computer/mobile device are connected to the same local network.
• Make sure the internet connection is perfect
• Then check that your computer and router are up and not in an idle state
• Your printer must be set up with the correct ink and paper loaded in it.
• Be sure to place your computer or any device close to the router and no further than 6 feet

Configuring the network connection of the hp tango printer:

There are several methods available for HP Tango to establish a wireless connection with your device. We will explain some of the few that could help you with your situation.

Option 1: Establish a wireless connection with Wi-Fi Direct

• When you don't have a local Wi-Fi network available, you can opt for Wi-Fi Direct.
• Initially, you should get the name of the Wi-Fi Direct printer,
• For printers with a control panel, touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon
• This will help you to see the Wi-Fi Direct name and password
• Then from Reports choose to print a Network Summary or Network Configuration page
• Make a note of the Wi-Fi Direct session name and password
• For printers with buttons, press and hold the info button
• Then press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for a few seconds
• Then press and hold the info along with the Wi-Fi Direct button
• Press and hold the resume button of the printer which will print the required report
• Now from Windows, look for the Printers and Scanners option.
• Then tap on the Add a printer or scanner option
• Now choose Show Wi-Fi Direct Printers
• Then choose the name of the printer that starts with Direct in front of its name
• Next, tap the Add Device option and write down the PIN displayed on the printer's control panel.
• You then need to enter the PIN within 90 seconds and then click the Next button
• Now choose your printer name with Direct in front of its name
• Once done, choose a document to print, click file and choose print

Option 2: Establish a wireless connection with the HP Smart app in Windows

• Initially turn on your printer
• Then from your computer, navigate to the official HP site and download the HP Smart app on your system
• From your printer, touch the wireless button for a few seconds and you can see the flashing blue printer light
• Then, from your computer, open the HP Smart app and click the plus sign
• From the list of available devices, choose your printer name and click continue
• In the next message, enter the Wi-Fi password and click continue
• Once the connection is established, click continue
• Simply follow the online instructions displayed on the screen to complete the connection establishment process.
• You can confirm Wi-Fi establishment between your system and the network with the conversion of the solid blue light from the blinking

Option 3: Establish a wireless connection with the HP Smart app on Android

• Initially from your Android device, turn on its Bluetooth feature
• Then from the official playstore or eth HP site, download and install the HP Smart app
• Now from your printer press and hold the wireless button for a few seconds
• Then navigate to your Android device and open the HP Smart app
• Now click on the plus sign in the app and tap on the Add Printer option
• From the list of available printer names, choose your printer name along with the model number
• On the next screen, you will be asked to enter the WEP or WPA key, which is the password for the network
• Once the printer has established the connection with the printer and the system, follow the instructions to complete the setup process
• You can confirm Wi-Fi establishment between your system and the network by converting a solid blue light to a blinking one.