The HP Deskjet 3720 can print, copy and scan. HP thermal inkjet technology is used in this device. It has a compact design with good print quality and performance. Overall it is an all in one printer. You can print from anywhere by connecting it to mobile
For HP Deskjet 3720 wireless setup first you need to unpack the printer then, plug it into the power socket to power on. After that, install the ink cartridges and load the paper. Then, download the software and driver. Then, follow the below steps for the wireless setup.
First, make sure to have the latest version of HP DeskJet 3720 driver, you can easily download the updated version of the printer driver software from 123.hp.com/dj3720.
Then, check whether the HP DeskJet 3720 driver is supported by the operating system version.
Next, switch on the printer and computer. After that, make sure that the printer and computer share the same network.
Then, download the HP DeskJet 3720 printer software from the CD that came along with the printer or download it from the official HP website.
Then, follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process. Next, make sure that you have selected the right connection type if you are prompted.
Should use Windows Vista or Mac OS X 10.5 operating system, the printer software requires some compatibility check before starting the Installation process.
Then, ensure that you have connected the printer to the computer using the Wireless connection.
Now, use the USB cable only if your printer prompts you to do so. Then, retrieve the network settings, establish a USB connection between HP DeskJet 3720 printer and computer.
Now, connect your computer to the network over 2.4 GHz and connect your printer to the device using the setup method. The printer does not use a static IP address in auto connect mode.
First for installation, power on your printer and place it in setup mode.
For printers with only buttons, click cancel and wireless button to wake the printer.
Then, for 123.hp.com/dj3720 printers with LCD or text display, navigate to the wireless or network setting menu. After that, select Restore Network Settings.
Make sure your computer and the HP printer is in connection to the same wireless network
Next, to install printer software in Windows open a web browser and go to printer setup then select Download to save HP Easy start.
After that, open the saved file for extracting the software that just got downloaded.
When prompted, select Continue to make changes to your computer.
If the HP Deskjet 3720 set up wireless printer is not detected, Click MY printer is not shown.
Follow the instructions to get to the software selection screen and select the software.
First to install, make sure there is a good network connection. Then, switch on the router and computer.
Ensure the printer is ready with paper in the input tray and ink in the ink cartridge.
Disconnect any USB cables if any connection is there.
The Printer must be On and the router and the computer must be close to each other for better accessibility.
To restore default wireless settings on the printer, wake the printer by pressing the power button for stability.
Suppose the wireless light is not blinking, press the Wireless option present and cancel button simultaneously for a few seconds.
Then, proceed by continuing to install the software.
Using HP auto wireless connect completes the software setup.
After that, to install the software and print driver navigate to the setup page and click download and then open HP Easy Start.
Next, select the Set Up My HP option and click Accept.
On the printer control panel, check for the light.
Under the connect screen select the 123.hp.com/setup 3720 printer and click Continue.
Then type the required details and click on the Join option.
Allow the HP Easy Start request to access the network and click Allow.
Finally, click Add printer to create the queue to start printing.
PUSH BUTTON CONFIGURATION METHOD (PBC)
This method is often optional in all WI-FI Protected setup devices. The user may connect multiple devices to the network and enable data encryption by pushing the button. First, press and hold the WPS button on the control panel for a few seconds until the LED blinks.
And now again press the PBS button present on the wireless router.
After that, the light blinks fast on the WPS LED when compared.
Then, the printer starts connecting to the wireless router.
Finally, when the connection is stable, the WPS LED gets stable.
PIN METHOD
The PIN method entry is mostly compulsory in all WI-FI Protected setup devices. In every HP Deskjet 3720 Wi-Fi Protected setup network, a unique PIN(personal identification number) will be necessary for each device to connect to the network. First, select Start and then select Network. After that, click Add a wireless device.
Then, find and choose your printer and then select the Next button.
Input the PIN on which the LCD shows an 8 digit Pin and it starts searching for an access.
Finally, select your desired network and click next.
First, find the HP Smart App software compatible with your Mac OS. Once you find the software, download it on the device.
Then, open the downloaded software to start with its installation process.
After that, continue with the step-by-step instructions given on the wizard.
Next, finish the ongoing installation and open the app.
You will see the Choose Printer option then click on it.
Choose the HP printer name and continue to finish the HP Smart App software setup process.
First, get the suitable software- HP Smart App for Windows OS.
Then, download it on your device and extract the file.
Now, the HP Smart App setup starts.
Next, proceed with the software installation steps given on the screen.
Finish the HP Smart App software installation.
After that, access the installed HP Smart App on the device.
Then, add the HP Deskjet 3720 printer to the software.
Finally, to confirm the setup, print a file.
First, visit the 123.hp.com page to download the software driver.
Then, enter your printer model name and search for the software driver.
Next, download the compatible software driver for your printer device.
After that, the installation process should happen according to the on screen instructions.
Now on the Apple menu, click System preference and try installing the software.
Then under the network section, select your connection type as a wired or wireless connection.
Also you can choose the auto select option, so that you will have connection automatically with the active wireless network.
First, navigate to the HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads page.
Then, follow the on screen instructions so that it will take you to the download and installation page.
Now find the driver software which suits your windows operating system.
Use the Add a printer option for installing the printer software.
Then, choose the settings option from the wireless option menu.
After that, select the wireless setup wizard option from the settings menu.
Choose the continue option to proceed with the setup process.
After entering your wireless network password, make corresponding changes in your setup
And finally, confirm your setup process to complete the Wireless Setup on Windows.
If the wireless- capable HP printer is getting installed in windows using the USB cable, you can convert the connection to wireless. For that, first know your network name, password before converting a USB to wireless, then follow the below steps. First, click the start button and select your printer.
Then, from the navigation menu of HP Assistance, click on Utilities or Tools. After that, select Device setup and software or printer Setup and software.
If the prompt displays, click on run and continue for changes to occur.
Now, click convert a USB to Wireless, Choose Yes to allow Network setup to check your windows network connection. Or your router for wireless settings and then adds them to your printer automatically.
Wireless settings of the Network setup apply to the printer, and then install the network driver.
It is possible to convert the connection to wireless, only if your wireless- capable HP printer is installed in macOS using the USB cable. Before converting USB to wireless, know your network name, password. A Mac running OS and the printer must be installed with HP software through the USB connection.
First, select the Apple menu and click System preference.
Then, click Print and Scan to open the printer queue and select your printer.
Next, click Options and Supplies on the details pane, and then click the Utility tab. Now select HP 3720 Wireless setup and confirm and allow connecting.
Remove the USB cable from the HP Deskjet 3720 wifi setup printer and computer.
Finally, in the main screen, under the Printer and Scanner pane select your printer and select the Plus sign to add your 123.hp.com/dj3720 printer. Follow every above mentioned step correctly for HP Deskjet 3720 wireless setup. We have made it in simple points for your easy understanding.