Updated: May 25, 2023
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I’ve tried to enter on Wi Fi list for the HP office jet 5230 printer but it needs a pass word which I’ve forgotten

I’ve just fitted new ink cartridges in my HP printer and now it won’t print , I’m off line

Short summary:

Connecting HP Printer to Home Network:

  1. Check if your printer has a Wi-Fi Direct button or a similar button on its control panel.
  2. Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button on the printer until the Wi-Fi Direct status light starts blinking.
  3. On your iPad, go to the Settings app and select Wi-Fi.
  4. Look for the Wi-Fi network named "CT-10-HP OfficeJet 5200" or a similar name on the list of available networks.
  5. Tap on the network to connect to it. If prompted, enter the password "12345678" or the password specified by the printer.
  6. Once connected, go back to the home screen on your iPad.

Printing from iPad:

  1. Open the document or file you want to print on your iPad.
  2. Look for the "Share" or "Action" button, usually represented by a box with an arrow pointing upwards or a share icon.
  3. Tap on the "Share" or "Action" button to see the available sharing options.
  4. Scroll through the options and look for the "Print" option. Note that it may be located under the "More" option.
  5. Tap on "Print" to proceed with printing.
  6. If the printer is successfully connected, it should appear as an available printer in the printer list.
  7. Select your HP printer from the list of available printers.
  8. Adjust any print settings if necessary, such as the number of copies or page range.
  9. Tap on the "Print" button to start printing the document.

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Please let me know what ways of solving the issue with your HP printer already tried so I don't send you the instructions that didn't work.

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Customer Replay

Ive tried to down load the wi fi on the list but it needs a password which I’ve forgotten
I tried the HP smart app nut failed

Thank you for the details!
As far as I understand, your printer asks you to enter your Wi-Fi password and you don't remember it. Is it correct?

Customer Replay

yes for the HP wifi

Got it!
Does it ask for a password on the printer's display?

Customer Replay

when I click on the HP link it directs me to password request
not on the printer

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Is there any chance you can take a screenshot of the page where it asks you for a password and attach it here in chat so I can take a look?

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Top answer

Thank you! Received!
Have you tried the 12345678 password?

Customer Replay

I’ll try it
This failed ,how do I connect the printer to my home network

Is there any error message when you are trying to add your printer as a new printer?

Customer Replay

no ,I tried as a new printer with wi fi connection it asked me to put in HP-Setup-but this was not recognised

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Thank you for the details!
Could you please take a look at your printer and check if you have the Wi-Fi Direct button or a button that looks like this one:

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Customer Replay

Wi-Fi Direct details says it’s on and yes password was12345678

Top answer

Great! Could you please turn it off, unplug it and then wait for 1-2 minutes before plugging it back?
Once it's done, please try to connect to your printer using your password again.

Customer Replay

It now says I am connected to the direct CT -10–HP office jet 5200 but still won’t print off my documents

Could you please specify the way you usually print your documents from your iPad?

Customer Replay

I down load the options and click on print
this sends me to the printer and when registers I press print and all is usuallybwell

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Got it!
Could you please check if you get the "AirPrint" option when you click on "Print" in a file on your iPad?

Customer Replay

No I don’t get this option

I see. Could you please tell me what options your get on your iPad screen when you click on "Print" in a file on your iPad?

Customer Replay

Would you beleive it but it’s now printing ! I’ll get back to you if things go wrong

Sure, *****! I am really happy to hear that issue is now fixed

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