How to Connect an HP DeskJet 3700 Printer to Your Phone via Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide

Connecting a printer HP DeskJet 3700 Connecting your smartphone via Wi-Fi opens the possibility of wirelessly printing photos, documents, and even scans without the need for a computer. This model, released in 2017, supports modern connection protocols, but the setup process can be confusing—especially if you're new to this type of task.

Unlike wired connections, Wi-Fi connections require syncing the printer with your home network and installing dedicated apps on your phone. The main challenges typically arise when searching for the printer on the network or logging into the app. HP SmartIn this article, we will go through step-by-step instructions for Android And iOS, and we will also look at typical errors and how to fix them.

Important: DeskJet 3700 does not support Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection to the phone without a router), so both devices must be connected to the same network. If your router is in Wi-Fi mode 5 GHz, you may need to temporarily switch to 2.4 GHz - Many budget printers are not compatible with high-frequency networks.

1. Preparing the HP DeskJet 3700 printer for Wi-Fi connection

Before setting up a connection with your phone, you need to make sure the printer itself is ready for wireless operation. Let's start with some basic checks:

• 🔌 Power and cartridges: Plug the printer into a power outlet and turn it on. Make sure there's paper in the tray and the cartridges (black and color) are installed and not flashing error lights. A printer with empty cartridges may block access to Wi-Fi settings.
• 📡 Wi-Fi button: On the front panel DeskJet 3700 Find the button with the wireless network icon (usually next to the power button). Press and hold it for 5 seconds – the blue Wi-Fi indicator should flash. This means the printer has entered setup mode.
• 🔄 Network reset: If the printer was previously connected to a different network, perform a reset. To do this, hold down the button Wi-Fi and the button Cancel (red cross) simultaneously for 10 seconds until the indicators go out.

Once prepared, the printer should be in connection standby mode. If the Wi-Fi indicator is blinking orange, this indicates an error. In this case:

⚠️ Attention: Orange blinking Wi-Fi on HP DeskJet 3700 This often means that the printer can't find the network or the saved settings conflict. Try rebooting the router and printer, then repeat the procedure. If the problem persists, check to see if client isolation mode is enabled on the router.AP Isolation) - it blocks the interaction of devices on the local network.

Install cartridges and load paper|

Turn on the printer and wait until it is ready|

Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the blue light flashes|

Make sure your router is running in 2.4GHz mode (if your printer does not support 5GHz)|

Reset the printer's network settings if necessary-->

2. Setting up Wi-Fi on the printer: step-by-step instructions

Now let's move on to connecting the printer to your Wi-Fi network. For this, you can use:

1. WPS method (if the router supports the technology Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
2. Manual password entry via the printer panel or application.

Method 1: Connecting via WPS

This is the fastest method, but it only works if the WPS function is activated on the router (usually a button with a lock or inscription WPS on the back panel).

1. On the printer, hold down the button Wi-Fi until the blue indicator flashes.
2. Press the button within 2 minutes WPS on the router.
3. Wait until the Wi-Fi light on the printer turns on blue constant light - this means that the connection is successful.

Method 2: Manually enter the password

If WPS is disabled or not supported, follow these steps:

1. On the printer, press and hold the button Wi-Fi, until the indicator flashes.
2. Click the button Information (the "i" icon in a circle) - the printer will print a sheet with network data, including SSID And IP address.
3. Connect your phone to the printer's network (its name will start with HP-Setup-...).
4. Open the browser on your phone and enter the address 192.168.223.1 (or the one indicated in the printout).
5. In the printer's web interface, select your home network and enter the password.

3. Install the HP Smart app on your phone

To fully work with the printer via your phone, you will need the official app. HP SmartIt is available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store) and allows you to not only print, but also scan documents, check ink levels and update printer firmware.

Installation steps:

1. Download the app HP Smart from the official store.
2. Launch the application and allow access to photos, files and location (necessary to search for printers on the local network).
3. Click Add a printer and select Setting up a new printer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. The app will automatically find DeskJet 3700 on your network if it is properly connected to Wi-Fi.

If the application does not find the printer:

• 🔄 Restart your printer and phone.
• 📶 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🚫 Temporarily disable your VPN or firewall on your phone—they may be blocking local communication.
• 🔧 Check if the router is in the "Secure Mode" mode. Guest network - it often isolates devices from each other.

⚠️ Attention: When connecting for the first time via HP Smart The app may ask you to create an HP account. You can skip this step by clicking Skip or Later, but without an account, cloud printing features (such as printing from Google Drive) will not be available.

What should I do if HP Smart asks me to update my printer firmware?

Updating firmware via the app is generally safe, but if the process is interrupted (for example, due to a Wi-Fi outage), the printer may become unresponsive. Before updating:

1. Connect the printer to an uninterruptible power supply (not a surge protector).

2. Make sure your Wi-Fi signal strength is at least 70% (use an app like Wi-Fi Analyzer for verification).

3. Do not use mobile internet – only stable Wi-Fi.

If the printer does not turn on after the update, perform a factory reset (hold the power button for 15 seconds).

4. Printing from a phone to an HP DeskJet 3700: methods and settings

Once successfully connected, you can begin printing. Let's look at the basic methods:

Method 1: Printing via the HP Smart app

This is the most universal option, supporting all file formats (PDF, JPG, DOCX, etc.).

1. Open the file you want to print (for example, a photo in your gallery or a document in Google Drive).
2. Click Share (arrow icon) and select Seal or HP Smart.
3. Select the printer in the application DeskJet 3700, configure the settings (number of copies, orientation, color/black and white mode) and press Seal.

Method 2: Printing via cloud services

If your printer is registered to an HP account, you can send print jobs remotely:

• 📎 Google Cloud Print: Supported via HP Smart (you need to enable the option in the printer settings).
• 📧 Email Print: The printer receives a unique email address (for example, printer123@hpeprint.com). Send an email with an attachment - it will be printed automatically.

Method 3: Printing via AirPrint (for iPhone)

Devices Apple support technology AirPrint, which allows you to print without additional applications:

1. Open a document or photo on your iPhone.
2. Click Share → Seal.
3. In the list of printers, select HP DeskJet 3700.
4. Adjust the settings and confirm printing.

The HP DeskJet 3700 does not support automatic duplex printing; you will have to manually flip the sheets and restart the job.

5. Typical errors and their elimination

Even with proper setup, problems can arise. Let's look at the most common ones:

If the printer is connected to Wi-Fi, but the phone does not see it:

1. Check if the phone is in sleep mode. Saving traffic or Background limitation for the application HP Smart.
2. Make sure that the MAC address filter is not activated on the router (it may block the printer).
3. Temporarily disable the antivirus on your phone - some programs (for example, Avast) block local connections.

⚠️ Attention: If the printer still doesn't connect after several attempts, reset it to factory settings. To do this, turn off the printer, then hold down the buttons Wi-Fi And Cancel simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until all indicators go out. After resetting, repeat the setup from scratch.

6. Additional functions: scanning and copying from your phone

Printer HP DeskJet 3700 Supports not only printing but also scanning documents directly to your phone. To do this:

1. Place the document on the printer's glass plate (face down, upper left corner according to the markings).
2. Open the app HP Smart and select Scan.
3. Set the parameters (resolution, file format - PDF or JPG) and click Scan.
4. The scanned file will be saved in your phone gallery or cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox).

To copy documents:

• 📄 Select the option in the app Copy.
• 🖨️ Set the number of copies and print options (color, scale).
• 📱 Confirm the task – the printer will automatically scan and print the document.

When scanning multi-page documents, use the feature Batch scanning V HP SmartIt allows you to:

• 📂 Automatically align pages.
• 🔍 Improve text clarity (optional) Smart improvement).
• 📎 Save all pages into one PDF file.

7. Optimizing the printer's operation with the phone

To avoid problems in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Regular updates: Check for printer firmware updates in the app HP SmartNew versions often fix compatibility issues with phones.
• 📶 Stable Wi-Fi: If your printer frequently disconnects, assign it a static IP address in your router settings (in the section DHCP Reservation).
• 🔋 Ink Saving: In the print settings, select the mode Rough or Economical for everyday documents.
• 📱 Backup connection: Keep this handy in case of Wi-Fi problems. OTG cable to directly connect the printer to the phone via USB.

If you print from your phone frequently, consider setting up cloud printing:

1. In the appendix HP Smart go to Printer settings → Web services.
2. Enable the option HP ePrint and register the printer.
3. Now you can send documents to print from any device via email or cloud services.

⚠️ Attention: Cloud Printing Features (HP ePrint, Google Cloud Print) may require periodic authorization. If the printer stops accepting jobs remotely, check the connection status in the HP web interface or restart the service in the printer settings.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about connecting the HP DeskJet 3700 to a phone

Can I connect my HP DeskJet 3700 to my phone without Wi-Fi?

Yes, but with restrictions. Options:

• USB-OTG: For Android You will need an OTG cable and a printer adapter (if the connector is not suitable). iPhone does not support direct USB connection to printers without special adapters (eg. Lightning to USB Camera Adapter).
• Printing via SD card: If your phone supports memory cards, you can save the file to an SD card, insert it into the printer (if there is a slot), and print it.

However, without Wi-Fi, scanning to your phone and cloud printing will not be available.

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

The problem is usually related to network settings. Check:

1. Both devices are connected to one Wi-Fi network (not to a guest or repeater).
2. The router has disabled functions. AP Isolation or Client Isolation.
3. In the appendix HP Smart Printer data updated (pull down on screen to refresh).
4. The printer is not in sleep mode (press any button to wake up).

If nothing helps, try connecting your phone to the printer's network manually: find the network HP-Setup-... in your phone's Wi-Fi settings and enter the password from the printer printout.

How to print from your phone to an HP DeskJet 3700 without the HP Smart app?

There are several alternatives:

• AirPrint (iPhone/iPad): Open the document → Share → Seal → select a printer.
• Google Cloud Print (Android): Add the printer to your Google account via Settings → Connected devices → Seal.
• Print via email: Send the file to the printer address (format: printer123@hpeprint.com). The address can be found in the settings. HP Smart or on the configuration printout.

Please note: without HP Smart Scanning and ink level monitoring features may not be available.

My printer is printing blank or streaky pages. What's causing this?

These are typical signs of cartridge problems:

• Dried ink: If the printer has not been used for a long time, run Cleaning the print head in the settings HP Smart (chapter Printer maintenance).
• Running low on ink: Check the level in the app. Even if the cartridge isn't empty, a low level can cause misfires.
• Non-original cartridges: HP DeskJet 3700 It often blocks third-party consumables. Try resetting the ink counter via HP Smart or buy original cartridges (series HP 65 or HP 65XL).
• Print head contamination: Do it Deep cleaning (in the maintenance menu), but don't overuse it - it wastes ink.

If the problem persists, remove the cartridges and gently wipe the contacts with a soft cloth dampened with distilled water.

Can I connect my HP DeskJet 3700 to my phone via Bluetooth?

No, HP DeskJet 3700 does not support BluetoothThe only available connection methods are:

• Wi-Fi (via router).
• USB (with OTG cable for Android or adapter for iPhone).
• Cloud printing (email, Google Cloud Print).

For wireless printing without a router, you can use mobile hotspot: Turn on the hotspot on your phone and connect the printer to it.