How to Connect an HP DeskJet 2320 Printer to Wi-Fi: 4 Proven Methods

Printer HP DeskJet 2320 — a compact and affordable solution for printing documents at home or in a small office. However, its wireless network connection often raises questions: the button Wi-Fi It doesn't respond, the printer doesn't see the network, or the connection keeps dropping. In this article, we'll look at all current connection methods - from automatic through WPS before manually entering network parameters, as well as typical errors and their solutions.

Feature of the model DeskJet 2320 The lack of a display complicates setup, but it's not impossible. The key is to choose the right method depending on your router and device (PC, smartphone, or tablet). If you've already tried connecting, but the printer still doesn't appear in the list of available devices, the problem most likely lies in incorrect network security settings or outdated router firmware.

Before you begin, make sure that: 1) The printer is turned on and within Wi-Fi range (no further than 5–7 meters from the router). 2) The power and wireless network indicators on the router are lit (if they are flashing orange, the network is overloaded). 3) You have your Wi-Fi password handy (if you forgot it, look it up on the router sticker or in your provider's personal account).

1. Preparing the printer and network: what to check before connecting

Before setting up HP DeskJet 2320 It's important to rule out external issues that could prevent the connection. Let's start by diagnosing the router and the printer itself.

Checking the router:

• 🔄 Reboot your router (Disconnect the power for 30 seconds.) This will clear any temporary glitches that are preventing new devices from connecting.
• 📶 Make sure your network is operating in the 2.4 GHz band.. Printer DeskJet 2320 does not support 5 GHz - if your router broadcasts both networks, connect only to network_name_2.4G.
• 🔒 Check the encryption typeThe printer is only compatible with WPA2-PSK (AES)If the router settings say WPA3 or TKIP, change it through the web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

Printer check:

• 🖨️ Update the firmware (if the printer has already been connected to the PC via USB). Go to the website support.hp.com, enter the model DeskJet 2320 and download the latest version of the software.
• 🔋 Charging/power supplyIf your printer is battery-powered (for a portable version), make sure the battery charge is at least 50%. When connecting to a power outlet, make sure the cable is securely inserted.
• 📡 Reset network settings: If the printer has previously connected to a different network, press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) and Cancel (❌) simultaneously for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing.

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses guest network or functions like "Client Isolation" (AP Isolation), the printer will not be able to connect. Disable these options in the router settings before starting setup.

2. Method 1: Connecting via WPS (the fastest method)

Technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to connect your printer to the network without entering a password—just press a button on the router. This is the easiest method if your router supports it. WPS (usually the button is marked with a 🔄 icon or the inscription WPS).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Make sure the printer HP DeskJet 2320 turned on and located near the router (within a radius of 1–2 meters).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) on the printer for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing blue.
3. For 2 minutes press the button WPS on the router. The printer's indicator light should stop blinking and remain solid—this means the connection is established.
4. Print a test sheet (press and hold the button Information (ⓘ) 5 seconds) to ensure that the printer has received an IP address.

If the indicator continues to blink or remains orange, repeat the process. If the router does not support WPS, proceed to the next method.

The printer is turned on and within range of the router|The Wi-Fi button on the printer is blinking blue|The WPS button on the router has been pressed for 2 minutes|The LED on the printer is solid-->

⚠️ Attention: Some providers are disabling WPS by default for security reasons. If the button on the router does not respond, check its status in the web interface (section Wi-Fi → WPS).

3. Method 2: Connecting via the printer control panel (without a PC)

If your router does not support WPS, you can enter the network data manually using the buttons on the printer itself. This method requires patience, as DeskJet 2320 There is no screen - settings are made using flashing indicators.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it initializes (the power indicator is on steadily).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing blue-orange (setting mode).
3. Click the button Cancel (❌) once — the indicator will start flashing at a different frequency (this is a signal about switching to manual input).
4. Now you need to enter SSID (network name) and password using the buttons:
   • 🔤 Use the buttons to select a letter/number ↑/↓ (if any) or Cancel to iterate through characters.
   • ✅ To confirm the symbol, press Wi-Fi.
   • 🔍 To switch between uppercase/lowercase, hold Cancel 2 seconds.

After entering the password, press and hold Wi-Fi 3 seconds to save. The indicator should turn solid blue.

If the printer fails to connect, check that the password you entered is correct (even a single character error will result in a failure). To reset the settings, hold Wi-Fi + Cancel 10 seconds.

How to enter special characters (!, @, #)?

To enter characters that are not on the printer keys, use the following combination:

1. Click Cancel 3 times in a row - the special symbols menu will open.

2. Buttons ↑/↓ (or Wi-Fi/Cancel) select the desired symbol.

3. Confirm your selection by holding Wi-Fi 2 seconds.

4. Method 3: Connecting via the HP Smart app (from a smartphone)

Application HP Smart (available for Android And iOS) simplifies setup, especially if you don't want to enter a password manually. It automatically detects the printer and offers to connect it to the same network as your phone.

How to connect:

1. Download and install HP Smart from Google Play or App Store.
2. Turn it on on your phone Wi-Fi And Bluetooth (both must be active!).
3. Launch the app and click Add a printer (+).
4. Select HP DeskJet 2320 from the list of found devices (if the printer is not displayed, click Find a printer manually).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions: the application will prompt you to connect to the printer's temporary network (the name will be something like DIRECT-xx-HP DeskJet 2320).
6. After connecting to the temporary network, return to HP Smart, select your primary network Wi-Fi and enter the password.
7. Wait for connection confirmation (the printer will print a test sheet).

If you encounter an error while connecting to a temporary network, make sure that your phone VPN is disabled And power saving mode (they may block the connection).

5. Method 4: Connecting via USB and HP software (for PC)

If the previous methods did not work, you can temporarily connect the printer to your computer via USB and set up Wi-Fi via software HPThis is relevant for users Windows or macOS.

Step by step actions:

1. Connect the printer to your PC using USB cables (included in the kit).
2. Download and install drivers from the official website HP (select model DeskJet 2320).
3. Run the program HP Printer Assistant (Windows) or HP Utility (macOS).
4. Go to the section Setting up the printer → Wireless network.
5. Select your network Wi-Fi from the list and enter the password. Click Connect.
6. After successful connection, disconnect USB cable and print the test sheet.

If the program does not see the printer, check:

• 🔌 Cable USB tightly inserted into the printer and PC port.
• 🖥️ The computer has the latest updates installed Windows/macOS.
• 🚫 Antivirus does not block driver installation (temporarily disable protection).

⚠️ Attention: After connecting via USB The printer may remain in the device list as "network" but actually use a cable. To fix this, remove the printer from the system (Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners) and add it again through Wi-Fi.

6. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful connection, the printer may still not function properly. Let's look at the most common issues and how to fix them.

1. The printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but does not print:

• 📡 Check your IP address: Print out the self-diagnosis sheet and find the line IP Address. If the address is of the type 169.254.x.x, Means, DHCP does not issue IP — set up a static address in the router.
• 🖨️ Update your drivers: Remove the printer from the system and reinstall the software from the website HP.
• 🔒 Disable your firewall: Temporarily disable your antivirus and built-in firewall Windows.

2. The printer constantly disconnects from the network:

• 📶 Change Wi-Fi channel in the router settings (channels 1, 6 or 11 are recommended for 2.4 GHz).
• 🔄 Turn off the Energy Saver feature for USB ports (if the printer is connected to a PC).
• 📵 Check for interference: Other devices (microwaves, cordless phones) may generate noise in the 2.4 GHz range.

3. The printer does not find the 2.4 GHz network:

• 🔍 Make sure your router is broadcasting 2.4 GHz. (sometimes it is disabled in the settings).
• 📛 Check the network name: if it contains Cyrillic or special characters, rename it to Latin_2.4G.
• 🔒 Disable MAC address filtering in the router (if enabled).

7. Alternative options: if nothing works

If all methods have been tried, but the printer still does not connect to Wi-Fi, consider alternative solutions:

1. Use a USB connection:

• 🖥️ Connect the printer to one PC via USB and set up Windows Sharing (Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners → Printer Settings → Sharing).
• 📱 To print from your phone, use apps like PrinterShare or Google Cloud Print.

2. Buy a Wi-Fi adapter for your printer:

• 🛒 Purchase an external adapter (for example, TP-Link TL-WPS510U), which connects to USB-printer port and adds support Wi-Fi.
• ⚙️ The adapter is configured through the web interface, where you need to specify your network details.

3. Use a print server:

• 🌐 Connect the printer to router with a USB port (For example, ASUS RT-AC68U) and set up printing via a local network.
• 📡 Activate the function in your router settings USB Application → Printer Server.

Important: Printer HP DeskJet 2320 does not support connection to networks with proxy server or corporate authentication (For example, in offices with domain authentication). In such cases, use only a USB connection.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Connecting the HP DeskJet 2320

Is it possible to connect a printer to Wi-Fi without a computer?
Yes, for this use:
• 📱 Application HP Smart on a smartphone (method 3).
• 🔄 Button WPS on the router (method 1).
• ⚙️ Manual input via the printer control panel (method 2).

A computer is only needed for method 4 (via USB and software HP).

The printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but it won't print from my phone. What should I do?

Check the following:

1. The phone and printer are connected to the same network.
2. In the appendix HP Smart The printer is displayed as "Connected".
3. On the phone VPN is disabled and power saving mode.
4. Printer drivers have been updated (if you are printing from a PC).

If the problem persists, remove the printer from HP Smart and add it again.

How do I reset my printer's network settings?

To reset all parameters Wi-Fi:

1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press and hold the buttons Wi-Fi (📶) and Cancel (❌) simultaneously during 10 seconds, until the indicator flashes 3 times.
3. The printer will reboot and all network settings will be reset.

Is it possible to connect the printer to a public Wi-Fi network (for example, in a cafe)?

No, a printer. HP DeskJet 2320 does not support networks with:

• 🔐 Web authorization (entering login/password via browser).
• 📡 MAC address restriction.
• 🕒 Temporary access (for example, by SMS code).

In such cases, use USB-connection to a laptop or mobile hotspot (share Wi-Fi from your phone).

How do I know if my printer is connected to Wi-Fi?

There are three ways:

1. Indicator on the printer: if it burns evenly blue light - connection is active; if flashing orange — connection error.
2. Test sheet: press and hold the button Information (ⓘ) 5 seconds. Find the lines in the printout Wi-Fi Status And IP Address.
3. Router web interface: go to the router settings (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and check the list of connected devices.