How to Connect the HP DeskJet 3635 Printer to Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide with Photos and Tips

Wireless printer HP DeskJet 3635 — a compact solution for the home or small office, but setting it up via Wi-Fi often raises questions. Users encounter connection issues, including errors like "Unable to find network" or "Printer not responding." The cause is usually incorrect router settings, outdated printer firmware, or IP address conflicts.

In this article you will find step-by-step instructions with a photo of how to set it up HP DeskJet 3635 via Wi-Fi from a computer, phone, or directly from the printer's control panel. We'll look at common errors (for example, the code 0x6100004a), we'll explain how to reset network settings and provide tips on optimizing your connection for stable printing. If your printer is already connected but periodically loses network connectivity, there's a section at the end of the article that explains how to resolve this issue.

Let us note right away: DeskJet 3635 supports networks only 2.4 GHzIf your router is in the mode 5 GHz or uses a combined network name (SSID) for both bands, the printer will not be able to connect. This is one of the most common reasons for connection failure.

1. Preparing for setup: what to check before connecting

Before you begin setting up, make sure the basic requirements are met. 90% of problems with connection HP DeskJet 3635 arise due to missed prepared steps.

First, check network compatibility:

• 📶 The router must broadcast the network 2.4 GHz (The printer does not support 5 GHz). If you have a dual-band router, temporarily disable 5 GHz or separate the networks by assigning them different names (for example, MyWiFi_2G And MyWiFi_5G).
• 🔒 Network security type - only WPA2-PSK (AES)If you're using WEP or WPA3, the printer won't connect. Change the settings in the router's administration panel.
• 📡 The Wi-Fi signal must be stable. If the printer is located far from the router, temporarily move it closer (up to 3 meters) for setup.

Second, prepare your printer:

• 🔌 Connect DeskJet 3635 Plug it into the power outlet and turn it on. Wait until the indicator on the panel stops flashing (the printer should be in ready mode).
• 📄 Make sure there's paper in the tray (at least one sheet). The printer may request to print a test page with network settings.
• 🖨️ If the printer was previously connected to a different network, follow these steps: reset network settings (instructions in the next section).

Finally, prepare the device from which you will set up the connection:

• 💻 For PC: Install the latest drivers from official HP website (model DeskJet 3630 series).
• 📱 For phone: download the app HP Smart (available for Android and iOS).
• 🌐 Make sure your computer or phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, to which you want to connect the printer.

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses hidden network (Hidden SSID), printer HP DeskJet 3635 won't be able to connect to it. Temporarily make the network visible or use the WPS connection method (Section 4).

2. Reset the printer's network settings (if it was previously connected to a different network)

If you've already tried to connect your printer to Wi-Fi (for example, at a previous place of work or at home), its network settings may conflict with the new network. In this case, follow these steps: hard reset.

For HP DeskJet 3635 There are two ways to reset:

Method 1: Via the printer control panel

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it enters ready mode (the indicator light is green).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) and the button Cancel (❌) simultaneously during 5 seconds, until all indicators start flashing.
3. Release the buttons. The printer will reboot and reset its network settings.

Method 2: Via the printer menu

1. On the printer panel, press the button Setting up (⚙️).
2. Go to the menu Network → Wi-Fi Settings → Reset Settings.
3. Confirm the reset by pressing OK.

After the reset, the printer will be ready to connect again. If the Wi-Fi indicator continues to flash orange, the reset was successful and you can proceed with setup.

⚠️ Attention: Reset network settings does not delete Installed drivers or print queues on the computer. It only affects Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection settings.

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Move the printer closer to the router (up to 3 meters)|

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Disable VPN on your computer/phone (it may block the connection) -->

3. Connecting the HP DeskJet 3635 to Wi-Fi via the printer control panel (without a PC)

This is the most universal method, which works even without a computer. You only need the printer itself and your Wi-Fi network credentials (name and password).

Step 1: Activate Wi-Fi Setup Mode

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it enters ready mode (green indicator).
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) on the control panel during 3 secondsuntil the indicator starts flashing blue.
3. A message will appear on the printer control panel. Setting up Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Select a network and enter a password

1. The printer will begin searching for available networks. Wait for the list to appear on the screen.
2. Using buttons ↑/↓ select your network name (SSID) and press OK.
3. Enter your Wi-Fi password using the buttons on the panel (use the arrow keys to select characters). To switch between upper and lower case, press #.
4. After entering the password, click OK and wait for the connection.

Step 3: Checking the connection

• If the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi indicator will light up. blue.
• The printer will print network settings report (If paper is loaded). It will contain the printer's IP address—save it.
• If the indicator is flashing orange, an error has occurred. Repeat the steps or check your password.

If the printer does not find your network:

• 🔄 Reboot your router (unplug it for 30 seconds).
• 📡 Make sure the network is working in mode 802.11b/g/n (and not only 802.11n).
• 🔐 Make sure your password doesn't contain any special characters (e.g. #$, %) - the printer may not recognize them.

What should I do if my printer asks for a WPS PIN?

If your printer asks for a WPS PIN instead of a Wi-Fi password, it means your router supports WPS, but it's disabled. You can:

1. Enable WPS in the router settings (usually in the "Wi-Fi" or "Security" section) and enter the PIN from the sticker on the router.

2. Or disable WPS in the router and reconnect using a password.

For more information on connecting via WPS, see Section 4.

4. Connecting via WPS (the fastest way)

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 method works if your router supports WPS (usually there's a button labeled WPS or the 🔄 icon).

Connection instructions:

1. Turn on the printer and wait until it reaches ready mode.
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi (📶) on the printer within 3 secondsuntil the indicator starts flashing blue.
3. For 2 minutes press the button WPS on the router (usually it is located on the back panel).
4. Wait until the Wi-Fi indicator on the printer turns blue (this will take up to 1 minute).

If connection failed:

• 🔄 Repeat the process, but press WPS on the router to activating WPS mode on the printer.
• ⚙️ Check in the router settings whether WPS is enabled (section Wi-Fi → WPS).
• ⏱️ Make sure that no more than 2 minutes have passed between pressing buttons on the printer and the router.

Advantages of WPS:

• ⚡ Fast connection (less than 1 minute).
• 🔒 No need to enter complex passwords.
• 📶 Works even with hidden networks (SSID).

Disadvantages of WPS:

• 🚫 Not all routers support WPS (especially new models).
• 🔓 This method is less secure than connecting via a password (vulnerable to brute-force attacks).
• ⏳ Works only for 2 minutes after activation.

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses dynamic IP address (DHCP), after connecting via WPS, the printer may receive a new IP address. This will result in loss of connection with previously installed drivers. To avoid this problem, secure the IP address for the printer in the router settings (section DHCP → Address Reservation).

5. Setup from a computer (Windows/macOS)

If connecting via the printer control panel or WPS fails, try setting up Wi-Fi from your computer. This will require a USB cable (included with the printer) and installed drivers.

Step 1: Connecting the printer via USB

1. Connect HP DeskJet 3635 to the computer using a USB cable.
2. Turn on the printer. Windows/macOS should automatically detect the device and install the drivers (if they are not installed, download them from HP website).

Step 2: Launch the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard

• 🪟 For Windows:
  1. Open Start → Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners.
  2. Select HP DeskJet 3630 series and press Control.
  3. Go to Printer Settings → Ports and select Add Port → Standard TCP/IP Port.
  4. Enter the printer's IP address (can be found on the network settings report printed by the printer).

🍎 For macOS:

1. Open System Preferences → Printers & Scanners.
2. Click +, select HP DeskJet 3635 and press Add.
3. In the section General select Add-ons → Wi-Fi Setup.

Step 3: Select a network and complete the setup

1. In the setup wizard window that opens, select your Wi-Fi network (SSID).
2. Enter the password and wait for the connection.
3. Once connected successfully, disconnect the USB cable. The printer should remain connected to the Wi-Fi network.

If the computer does not see the printer:

• 🔌 Check your USB cable (try a different port).
• 🖥️ Update your printer drivers via device Manager (Windows) or App Store (macOS).
• 🔄 Restart your computer and printer.

6. Setup from your phone (Android/iOS) via HP Smart

Application HP Smart allows you to connect DeskJet 3635 Connect to Wi-Fi without a computer. This is convenient if you don't have a PC or USB cable.

Step 1: Install the app

• 📱 Download HP Smart from Google Play or App Store.
• 🔒 Allow the app to access your camera, photos, and location (necessary for scanning and finding a printer).

Step 2: Connecting the Printer

1. Turn on the printer and make sure it is in Wi-Fi setup mode (the indicator light is blinking blue).
2. Open HP Smart and press Add a printer.
3. Select Setting up a new printer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions: the app will prompt you to select a Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
5. Once connected, the printer will appear in the list of devices.

Step 3: Checking the connection

• 📄 Print a test page through the app (Printer → Print → Test Page).
• 🌐 Make sure your phone and printer are on the same network (check in your Wi-Fi settings).

If the application does not find the printer:

• 📶 Make sure your phone is connected to the network 2.4 GHz (and not 5 GHz).
• 🔄 Restart your printer and phone.
• 📱 Temporarily disable it in your phone settings power saving mode (it can block device search).

7. Troubleshooting connection errors

Even with the correct settings HP DeskJet 3635 may produce errors. Let's look at the most common ones and how to resolve them.

Error: "Printer not responding" or code 0x6100004a

• 🔌 Check that the printer is turned on and the Wi-Fi indicator is on. blue (and not flashing orange).
• 📡 Restart your router and printer.
• 🖥️ Reinstall the printer drivers on your computer (download the latest version from the HP website).
• 🔒 Make sure that firewall or antivirus does not block the connection to the printer.

Error: "Unable to connect to the network"

• 📶 Make sure the printer is within Wi-Fi range (no further than 5 meters from the router during setup).
• 🔐 Make sure you enter correct password (case matters!).
• ⚙️ Change the router settings Wi-Fi channel on 1, 6 or 11 (these channels are less crowded).
• 🔄 Disable the function on your router Client Isolation (AP Isolation), if it is enabled.

Error: The printer periodically disconnects from Wi-Fi.

• 📡 Check it out signal strength router. If the printer is far away, use repeater.
• ⚡ Make sure your router is not overheating (overheating can cause connection drops).
• 🔄 Enable it in your router settings power saving mode for Wi-Fi (if it exists) or disable it automatic port disabling.
• 📱 Update your printer firmware via HP Smart or HP website.

Error: Code 0x829c000a (IP address problem) This error occurs when the printer cannot obtain an IP address from the router. Solution: Assign a static IP address to the printer in the router's DHCP settings or manually assign an IP address in the printer settings (section Network → Wi-Fi Settings → Advanced).

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses double NAT (for example, in ISP networks with an additional router), the printer may not be visible to other devices on the network. In this case, configure port forwarding for printer (ports) 9100, 9220, 9500) or connect the printer directly to the main router.

8. Optimizing printer operation via Wi-Fi

To HP DeskJet 3635 worked stably, follow these tips:

1. Configure your router for better compatibility

• 📶 Separate networks 2.4 GHz And 5 GHz to different SSID (For example, MyWiFi_2G And MyWiFi_5G).
• ⚙️ In your Wi-Fi router settings, select 802.11b/g/n mode (and not only 802.11n).
• 🔄 Turn off the feature Automatic channel switching and fix the channel to 1, 6 or 11.

2. Printer setup

• 📄 Turn on power saving mode in the printer settings if it is often idle.
• 🔄 Update your printer firmware via HP Smart or HP website.
• 📡 If the printer is located far from the router, use Wi-Fi repeater or Mesh system.

3. Computer setup

• 🖥️ Install the printer as network (and not local), even if it is connected via Wi-Fi.
• 🔒 In your firewall settings, add an exception for HP Network Devices.
• 📂 Clear your print queue regularly (Start → Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners → Print Queue).

4. Additional tips

• 📱 If you are printing from your phone, use HP Smart - it is optimized for mobile devices.
• 🖨️ For frequent tasks (like printing photos), create labels in the HP Smart app.
• 🌐 If the printer is used in an office, set it up guest network for him, so as not to burden the main one.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Setting Up the HP DeskJet 3635

❓ Is it possible to connect a printer to Wi-Fi without a router (directly to a computer)?

Yes, but only through Wi-Fi Direct or Ad-Hoc networkTo do this:

1. Activate on the printer Wi-Fi Direct (Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds until the indicator light flashes).
2. On your computer, connect to the printer's network (the name will be something like DIRECT-xx-HP DeskJet 3635).
3. Install the drivers and print as if to a network printer.

Limitations: In this mode, the printer will not be accessible to other devices on the network.

❓ Why is my printer printing slowly over Wi-Fi?

Reasons and solutions:

• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal — move the printer closer to the router or use a repeater.
• 🖨️ High resolution printing - in the driver settings, select Quick Print (Draft).
• 📡 Congested Wi-Fi channel - change the channel to 1, 6 or 11 in the router settings.
• 🖥️ Outdated drivers - update them through HP website.

❓ How do I print a network settings report?

To get information about your current connection:

1. Make sure there is paper in the printer.
2. Press and hold the button Information (ⓘ) on the printer panel for 5 seconds.
3. The printer will print a page with the following data: IP address, MAC address, Wi-Fi status.

If the report does not print, check if there is an error message. Paper/ink.

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

Technically yes, but there are limitations:

• 🔒 If the network requires authorization via browser (for example, entering a login/password), the printer will not be able to connect