How to connect the HP Ink Tank Wireless 419 printer to Wi-Fi: full instructions with pictures

Printer HP Ink Tank Wireless 419 — a popular model with a continuous ink supply system (CISS), which combines cost-effective printing with the convenience of wireless connectivity. However, setting up Wi-Fi on this device often raises questions for users: sometimes the router doesn't detect the printer, sometimes the drivers install incorrectly, or the network password is entered incorrectly. In this article, we'll look into this. all possible connection methods — from standard WPS to manual configuration via the control panel, and we'll also tell you how to fix typical errors like "Connection Error 0x803c010b."

Feature of the model Ink Tank 419 — the lack of a display, which makes navigating the menu difficult. But don't worry: we'll describe each step in detail with instructions. precision buttons and combinations for entering setup mode. If you've already tried connecting and encountered a problem, skip the basic instructions and go straight to the section Common Mistakes and Their Solutions.

Preparing to set up Wi-Fi: What to check before you begin

Before you begin connecting, make sure you have completed the following: minimum requirements:

• 📶 The router is turned on and distributes Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz band (the printer does not support 5 GHz!). If you have a dual-band network, temporarily disable 5 GHz or create a separate network for 2.4 GHz.
• 🔌 The printer is turned on Plug the device into a 220V power source and enter standby mode (the green power indicator is on). If the orange indicator is flashing, wait until initialization is complete.
• 💻 Computer or smartphone Connected to the same Wi-Fi network you plan to connect the printer to. This is critical for proper driver installation.
• 📄 Drivers and software For HP Ink Tank 419 downloaded from official HP websiteDo not use the included discs—they often contain outdated versions.

If you're connecting your printer to the network for the first time, we recommend resetting it to factory settings. To do this:

1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (with the antenna icon) for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes.
3. Release the button and the printer will reboot and be ready for new setup.

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses WPA3 or mixed mode WPA2/WPA3, the printer may not connect. A temporary solution is to switch the network to WPA2-PSK (AES) through the router settings.

Method 1: Connecting via WPS (the fastest method)

If your router supports the technology WPS (a button with a lock or the WPS label on the device's body)—this method takes no more than a minute. The main requirement is that the router and printer be no more than 2 meters apart.

Instructions:

1. Make sure the WPS indicator on your router is lit (usually blinking).
2. On the printer HP Ink Tank 419 hold down the button Wi-Fi for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing blue.
3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the router. Wait until the Wi-Fi indicator on the printer lights up. permanent blue.

If the indicator is flashing orange, the connection was unsuccessful. Repeat the process or proceed to manual setup.

The Wi-Fi indicator is blue | The printer has appeared in the router's device list | You can print a test page over the network

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Method 2: Manual connection via the printer control panel

If WPS doesn't work or isn't available on your router, you'll have to enter the network name and password manually. HP Ink Tank 419 This is done through a combination of buttons - without a display the process is a little more complicated, but quite feasible.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it goes into standby mode (green indicator).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flash blue quickly (setting mode).
3. Press and hold the button Cancel (red cross) for 3 seconds. The Wi-Fi indicator will start flashing. slowly - this is a signal about switching to manual input mode.
4. Now you need to enter the SSID (network name) and password. To do this:
• 🔤 Every click of the buttons Up/Down Arrow cycles through the characters (ABC-1-2-3, etc.).
• 📌 Button OK confirms the choice of symbol.
• ➡️ Button Right arrow moves to the next character.

Important: The printer only supports networks with names up to 32 characters long and passwords up to 64 characters long. If your password is longer, shorten it or use WPS.

Method 3: Connecting via USB (an alternative for complex networks)

If your printer stubbornly refuses to connect to Wi-Fi, you can temporarily use a USB cable for setup. This method works for both Windows and macOS.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Connect the printer to your computer via USB.
2. Install drivers from official HP website (select model Ink Tank Wireless 419).
3. Launch HP Smart (printer management application).
4. Go to the section Printer Setup → Wireless Network.
5. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password. The app will automatically transfer the settings to the printer.

For macOS the process is similar, but instead of HP Smart use System Preferences → Printers & Scanners.

⚠️ Attention: Once successfully connected via Wi-Fi, disconnect the USB cable! Otherwise, the printer will attempt to print via USB, ignoring the wireless connection.

Common errors and their solutions

Even with the correct settings HP Ink Tank 419 may produce errors. Let's look at the most common ones:

Error 0x803c010b (Failed to connect to the network)

Reasons:

• 🔌 The Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
• 📡 The signal is too weak (the printer is too far from the router).
• 🔒 The router uses an incompatible encryption type (for example, TKIP instead of AES).

Solution:

1. Restart the printer and router.
2. Check your password (enter it manually, not through the clipboard!).
3. In the router settings, set the mode 802.11n and encryption WPA2-PSK (AES).

The printer connects but does not print over the network.

Possible problems:

• 🖨️ Drivers are not fully installed (the "port monitor" is missing).
• 🌐 The printer and computer are connected to different subnets (for example, the computer to 5 GHz, the printer to 2.4 GHz).
• 🔄 "Sleep mode" is enabled in the printer settings.

Solution:

1. Reinstall the drivers from the official website.
2. In the router settings, disable network separation (option AP Isolation or Guest network).
3. Go to the printer's web interface (via IP address) and disable power saving.

The Wi-Fi indicator is blinking orange

This means that the printer can't connect to the network, despite the correct settings. Common causes:

• 📵 MAC filtering on the router (your printer is blacklisted).
• 🔄 IP address conflict (two devices with the same IP).
• 📡 Interference from neighboring networks (overloaded Wi-Fi channel).

Solution:

1. In the router settings, disable MAC filtering or add the printer's MAC address (indicated on the sticker on the back).
2. Restart your router and printer.
3. In the router's web interface, change the Wi-Fi channel to 1, 6, or 11 (the least loaded).

How to reset Wi-Fi settings on the HP Ink Tank 419

If all connection attempts fail, please follow these steps: full reset of network settings:

1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously Wi-Fi And Cancel for 10 seconds.
3. Release the buttons when all indicators start flashing.
4. The printer will reboot and be ready for new setup.

After the reset, you will have to re-enter the network name and password (see Method 2).

⚠️ Attention: Reset deletes all network settings, including saved Wi-Fi profiles and port settings. Print data (such as cartridge counters) is not affected.

Additional settings for stable operation

To avoid connection problems in the future, we recommend:

• 📶 Reserve an IP address For the printer, enable DHCP Reservation in your router settings. This will prevent conflicts when rebooting the network.
• 🔄 Disable power saving on the printer: go to the web interface (by IP address) and in the section Network install Sleep Mode: Never.
• 📡 Update firmware printer via HP Smart. Outdated software versions often cause connection errors.

If you are using the printer in an office with multiple users, set it up public access:

1. On the computer to which the printer is connected via USB, open Control Panel → Devices and Printers.
2. Right click on HP Ink Tank 419 → Printer Properties → Access.
3. Mark Share this printer and set a name for the network.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about setting up Wi-Fi

Control Panel → Devices and Printers → Add a printer → Add a local printer → Create a new port → Standard TCP/IP Port