How to connect the HP Smart Tank 515 printer to Wi-Fi via a phone: full instructions (2026)

Wireless printer connection HP Smart Tank 515 Connecting to your home Wi-Fi network via your smartphone is a convenient setup method that saves time and eliminates the need to search for cables or connect to a computer. This model supports HP Smart, which allows you to manage printing directly from your phone, but many users encounter difficulties during the initial setup. Unlike traditional display printers, the process is entirely dependent on a mobile app, requiring precise instructions.

In this article we will look at three official connection methods (via app) HP Smart, WPS, and manually), we'll look at common errors (for example, when a printer doesn't find a network or a phone doesn't see a device), and also provide troubleshooting tips. We'll pay special attention to the nuances of working with Android And iOS The app interfaces on these platforms differ, which often leads to confusion. If you've already tried setting up your printer and it didn't work, check out the section on solutions to common problems.

Preparing for connection: what you need to check before starting setup

Before you begin connecting, please make sure all prerequisites are met. Printer HP Smart Tank 515 does not support connection to 5 GHz networks - only to 2.4 GHz, and this is one of the main reasons for failures. If your router is running in dual-band mode, temporarily disable the 5 GHz network or separate the networks in the router settings.

Also check:

• 📱 Smartphone Connected to the same Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect the printer. Using mobile data (3G/4G/5G) is not allowed.
• 🖨️ The printer is turned on and is in setup mode (the blue Wi-Fi indicator is flashing). If the indicator is constantly on, reset the network settings (hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds).
• 📶 Wi-Fi signal Stable. The printer should be no further than 2-3 meters from the router during setup.
• 🔋 Phone battery charge not less than 50%. Interruption of the process due to discharge may lead to a failure.

If you use Android, make sure that the phone is turned on Bluetooth - it is needed for the initial detection of the printer. iOS Bluetooth turns on automatically when you launch the application. HP Smart.

⚠️ Attention: If your router uses non-standard security settings (for example, WPA3-Enterprise or 802.1X), the printer may not connect. In this case, temporarily switch to WPA2-PSK (AES).

Method 1: Connect via the HP Smart app (recommended method)

This is the most reliable and universal method that works on most devices. Application HP Smart Automatically detects your printer model and offers step-by-step setup. Download it in advance:

• 📱 Android — Google Play
• 🍎 iOS — App Store

After installation, follow the instructions:

1. Open the app and tap Add a printer (on iOS can be called Set Up a New Printer).
2. Select Setting up a new printer and allow access to Bluetooth And Wi-Fi.
3. The app will start searching for devices. When it appears HP Smart Tank 515, click on it.
4. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password. If the network is not listed, click Refresh or Enter manually.
5. Wait for the setup to complete (the printer will reboot). Done!

If the printer is not found during the search stage:

• 🔄 Restart the app and printer.
• 📴 Turn on/off Bluetooth on the phone.
• 🖨️ Make sure the blue Wi-Fi light on your printer is blinking (if not, hold down the button Wi-Fi 3 seconds).

Method 2: Connecting via WPS (if your router supports it)

Technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to connect your printer to your network without entering a password—just press a button on your router. This method is faster, but requires your router to support WPS (usually there's a button with that name or an icon 🔄).

Instructions:

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the Wi-Fi light is blinking.
2. Press and hold the button Wi-Fi on the printer for 3 seconds until it starts blinking orange indicator (WPS mode).
3. Press the button within 2 minutes WPS on the router (usually it is located on the back panel).
4. Wait until the Wi-Fi light on the printer turns on blue (connection successful).

If the connection fails:

• ❌ Make sure your router supports WPS (check the documentation).
• ⏱️ Repeat the process, but press WPS on the router to activating the mode on the printer.
• 🔄 Restart your router and printer.

⚠️ Attention: Some providers disable WPS by default for security reasons. If the button doesn't work, check your router settings in the "Settings" section. Wireless Network → WPS.

Method 3: Manual connection via the printer panel (without a phone)

If connecting via phone fails, you can set up Wi-Fi directly on the printer. HP Smart Tank 515 There is no screen, but there are key combinations for manual entry of network data.

Procedure:

1. Hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds until they start flashing all indicators (reset network settings).
2. Press and hold Wi-Fi + Cancel (cross) 3 seconds - the printer will switch to manual setting mode.
3. Indicator Wi-Fi will start blinking green - this is a signal to enter data.
4. On your phone, connect to the printer's temporary network (the name will be something like HP-Setup-XX-Model).
5. Open your browser and go to the address http://192.168.223.1 (or use the app HP Smart for manual input).
6. Select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password and save the settings.

If the printer does not create a temporary network:

• 🔌 Check that it is plugged into a power outlet (not via USB!).
• 🔄 Try a different browser (for example, Chrome or Safari).
• 📡 Make sure your phone is not connected to another network (turn off mobile internet).

What should I do if my printer is stuck in setup mode?

If the lights aren't lit as described, or the printer isn't responding to buttons, perform a hard reset. To do this, unplug the printer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the button. Nutrition 10 seconds when plugged into a power outlet. After rebooting, repeat the setup.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions exactly, problems may still occur. Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

1. The printer connects to Wi-Fi, but the phone doesn't see it.

Reason: The printer and phone are on different subnets (for example, the phone is connected to a guest network, and the printer is connected to the main network).

Solution:

• 📱 Connect your phone to the same network as the printer.
• 🖨️ Restart the printer (turn it off for 10 seconds).
• 🔄 In the app HP Smart click Refresh the printer list.

2. Error "Unable to connect to the network"

Reason: Incorrect password, router blocks new device, or incompatible encryption type is used.

Solution:

• 🔑 Double-check your password (be case-sensitive!).
• 🛡️ In your router settings, change the security type to WPA2-PSK (AES).
• 🚫 Temporarily disable MAC filtering in the router.

3. The printer is connected, but it doesn't print from the phone.

Reason: Drivers are not installed or the wrong default printer is selected on the phone.

Solution:

• 📲 In the app HP Smart select the printer and click Set as default printer.
• 🔄 Restart the app and your phone.
• 📄 Try printing a test page from the printer menu (hold Cancel 5 seconds).

How to check if the connection was successful

After setup, make sure the printer is actually connected to the network and ready to use. Here's how:

1. Checking indicators: the printer light should be on blue Wi-Fi indicator (no blinking).
2. Test print: in the app HP Smart select Print → Test Page.
3. Checking via router: Go to the router's web interface (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and look at the list of connected devices. The printer should be displayed under the name HP-Smart-Tank-515-XXXX.
4. Printer ping: If you know the printer's IP address (you can find it in the app) HP Smart), run the command in the terminal (on a computer or phone via an application like Termux):

ping 192.168.x.x

If the ping works (no packet loss), the connection is stable.

⚠️ Attention: If your printer periodically disconnects from Wi-Fi, check your router's power-saving settings. Some models turn off "sleeping" devices—look for an option like Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) or DTIM Interval and turn it off.

Additional settings after connection

Once your printer is connected to Wi-Fi, set it up for easy operation:

• 📱 Control from your phone: in the app HP Smart You can scan documents, check ink levels, and run print head cleaning.
• 🖼️ Photo printing: connect HP Smart Tank 515 to cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox) to print directly from your phone.
• 🔒 Safety: If the printer is used in an office, set a PIN for printing in the settings Security → Confidential Printing.
• 📡 Guest network: If you need to connect a printer to guest Wi-Fi, temporarily disable client isolation in your router settings.

To save ink:

• In the print settings, select the mode Draft or Economical.
• Use the function Printing multiple pages on a sheet (in the appendix HP Smart or phone printing settings).
• Clean the print head regularly (every 2-3 months) to avoid clogging.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about connecting the HP Smart Tank 515

Is it possible to connect a printer to Wi-Fi without a phone?

Yes, but you will need a computer with Windows or MacDownload the program HP Smart for PC or use manual method via the printer's web interface (as described in Method 3). You can also connect via USB and configure Wi-Fi using standard drivers.

The printer is connected, but it won't print from my iPhone. What should I do?

On iOS Please check the following points:

1. In your phone settings, go to Wi-Fi and make sure that the printer and phone are on the same network.
2. In the appendix HP Smart Click on the printer icon and select Set as default printer.
3. Check if it is blocking VPN or firewall connection to local devices.
4. Restart the print service: Settings → General → Reset → Reset network settings (Wi-Fi data will be saved).

How do I reset my printer's Wi-Fi settings?

There are two ways:

1. Soft reset: hold the button Wi-Fi 5 seconds until all indicators start flashing.
2. Full reset: unplug the printer, then hold down the button Nutrition 10 seconds when plugged in. This will reset all settings, including network settings.

After the reset, the printer will return to factory settings and can be reconnected.

Is it possible to connect a printer to two networks at the same time?

No, HP Smart Tank 515 Supports connection to only one Wi-Fi network at a time. If you need to switch to a different network (for example, between home and office), you'll have to repeat the setup process. For convenience, you can:

• Use mobile hotspot phone (but this uses up traffic).
• Tune guest network on a router with the same SSID and password as the main one.

Why does my printer keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi?

This is a typical issue related to router settings or interference. Check:

• 📶 Signal quality: The printer should be no further than 5 meters from the router (walls and obstacles weaken the signal).
• ⚡ Power saving mode: Disable the option in your router settings Wi-Fi Power Save or Green AP.
• 🔄 Automatic reconnection: in the app HP Smart turn on the option Automatic connection to the network.
• 🛡️ MAC filtering: If MAC address filtering is enabled in your router, add the printer's MAC address to the list of allowed addresses (you can find it in the app) HP Smart).

If the problem persists, try fix an IP address printer in the router settings (DHCP reservation).