How to View the Wi-Fi Password on an HP Printer: Official and Alternative Methods

• Login: admin
• Password: admin or 12345678 (for older models).
• Go to the section Network → Wireless → Wireless SettingsThere will be a field here. Passphrase or Security Key.

⚠️ Attention: On some printers (eg. HP LaserJet Enterprise) Access to the web interface is blocked by an administrator password. If you haven't changed it, try the default combinations or reset the settings (see Section 5).

4. Retrieving the password using the HP Smart program (for Windows/macOS)

Official app HP Smart not only controls the printer, but can also display connection data. This method is suitable if the printer already connected to your computer via USB or Wi-Fi.

Instructions:

1. Download and install HP Smart With official website (avoid third party sources!).
2. Connect the printer to your computer via USB or make sure it is on the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch HP Smart and select your printer from the list of devices.
4. Go to the section Printer settings → Wireless network.
5. Click Additional settings or Network information. The password may appear in the field here. Security key.

If the password is hidden, try pressing Printing a network report directly from the app. Also in HP Smart there is a function Network diagnostics, which sometimes outputs connection data to a log file.

Through the printer menu

Print report

Web interface

HP Smart app

Another way

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⚠️ Attention: In the latest versions HP Smart (2023–2026) The password display feature may be disabled for security reasons. If you see the message Data hidden, try alternative methods.

5. Resetting the printer to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked, there remains full printer resetThis will delete all saved networks, but will allow you to reconnect and set a new password. The instructions vary depending on the model:

• 🔄 For printers with a touch screen: Go to Settings → Services → Factory reset.
• 🔄 For printers with buttons: Hold Cancel + Black and white copy (or Color copy) 10 seconds.
• 🔄 For HP LaserJet: Press and hold Cancel (❌) when turning on the printer.

After reset, the printer will create its own Wi-Fi Direct network with a name like HP-Print-XX-OfficeJet Pro 9015Connect to it from your phone or computer (the password is usually on the printer sticker), then:

1. Open your browser and type 192.168.223.1 (standard IP for Wi-Fi Direct).
2. In the web interface, select your home Wi-Fi network and enter its password.
3. Save the settings - the printer will connect to the router, and you will be able to print a report with a password (see section 2).

⚠️ Attention: On printers HP+ (with subscription) reset may require reactivation of the device through the account HP. Make sure you have your login information!

6. Alternative methods (if the printer is not connected to Wi-Fi)

If the printer not connected to the network, but was previously configured, try these methods:

• 🔍 Check the sticker on the router. Many providers list the default Wi-Fi password on the back of the device (e.g. P@ssw0rd123).
• 📱 Use your phone. On Android go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Saved Networks and click on your network. The system may display the password (fingerprint or PIN confirmation is required). iPhone This is impossible without jailbreak, but you can see the password on Mac V Keychain Access.
• 🖥️ Look on the computer. IN Windows open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center, select your network and press Wireless network properties → Security. Mark Show entered characters.

If the printer HP I was previously connected to the network, but now it's disconnected, try this temporarily connect it via USB and print the report (see section 2). Some models (for example, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025) store network data even without an active connection.

How to find your router's Wi-Fi password via Telnet (for advanced users)

If you have access to the router via cable, you can try extracting the password via the command line:

1. Connect to the router via Telnet (for example, using a program PuTTY).

2. Enter the command:

nvram show | grep psk

3. In the output, find the line with psk= - there will be a password after it.

⚠️ This method does not work on all routers and requires knowledge of Linux commands.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find a Wi-Fi password through a printer, users often encounter common problems. Here's how to solve them:

• ❌ The printer does not print the report.
  • Check if there is paper and ink.
  • Update firmware via HP Support Assistant.
  • Try a different key combination (see table in section 2).
• ❌ The printer's web interface does not open.
  • Make sure the IP address is entered correctly (without http://).
  • Disable VPN or proxy in your browser.
  • Try a different browser or device.
• ❌ The password is displayed as asterisks in the report.
  • Use the printer's web interface (Section 3).
  • Reset the printer and reconnect it (Section 5).

If the printer gives an error No Wireless Connection or Wi-Fi Disabled, check:

• Is the wireless module turned on (some models have a physical button) Wi-Fi).
• Is the network blocked by an antivirus or firewall?
• Have the router settings been changed (for example, changing the network name or password).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find the Wi-Fi password from an HP printer without connecting to a network?

Yes, but only if the printer has previously connected to this network and saved data. Try printing a network configuration report (Section 2) or using the web interface via USB (if the model supports it). If the printer is new or has never been connected to Wi-Fi, you won't be able to retrieve the password.

Why does the password appear as 'in the printer report'? ?

This is a safety limitation on some models (eg. HP LaserJet M436). In this case, try:

1. Use the printer's web interface (section 3).
2. Connect to the printer via USB and use HP Smart.
3. Reset settings and reconnect.

On corporate models (series HP Enterprise) the password may be hidden according to the company's security policy.

Is it possible to hack a Wi-Fi password through an HP printer?
No, HP printers do not contain Wi-Fi hacking vulnerabilities. They only store the connection data already entered. If the printer is not connected to the network, it is impossible to retrieve the password. All the methods described in the article only work with saved settings.
Attempts to "hacking" through the printer may result in:
• Locking the device (on models with protection) HP Wolf Security).
• Breach of warranty obligations.
• Legal consequences (unauthorized access to the network is punishable by law).
How do I reset the administrator password on an HP printer if it is locked?

If you have forgotten the administrator password to access the printer's web interface or menu, follow these steps: hard reset:

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the button Cancel (❌) or Return (←).
3. Turn on the printer without releasing the button for 10-15 seconds.
4. Release the button when a message appears on the screen. Cold Reset or Restore Defaults.

After resetting, the administrator password will become the default (admin, 12345678 or empty). On some models (for example, HP PageWide) you may need to enter the code from the sticker on the case.

Do these methods work on other brands of printers?

Partially. Most network printers (for example, Canon, Epson, Brother). However:

• U Canon the report is printed by holding down the button Resume (▶) 5 seconds.
• U Epson The password can be hidden even in the report - a web interface is required.
• U Brother a combination is often used Menu → Network → WLAN → Connection Report.

For exact instructions, check your model's manual.