HP OfficeJet 4650 Wireless Setup
The HP OfficeJet 4650 is a home‑office all‑in‑one with Wi‑Fi, scanning, copying, and an ADF. A smooth wireless setup comes from resetting old network data, joining the correct Wi‑Fi band, installing HP’s full driver, and reserving the printer IP so it stays online. This guide walks through setup for Windows, macOS, and phones.
Before You Start
Place the printer close to your router during setup. Have your Wi‑Fi name (SSID) and password ready. The OfficeJet 4650 primarily uses 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi; 2.4 GHz is also the most reliable through walls. Disable VPN on your computer while installing.
Reset Network Defaults (If Reconnecting)
If you changed routers or passwords, restore network defaults: on the printer panel, tap the Wireless icon > Settings > Restore Network Defaults. The wireless light should blink, indicating setup mode.
Connect with Wireless Setup Wizard
Tap Wireless on the screen, select Settings, then Wireless Setup Wizard. Choose your SSID and enter the password carefully. When connected, the wireless icon becomes solid. Print a wireless test report to confirm the IP address.
WPS Push‑Button Method
If your router supports WPS, you can connect without typing the password. On the printer, open Wireless settings and select Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Push Button, then press your router’s WPS button within two minutes. Wait for the confirmation message.
Install Drivers on Windows
Install HP Smart or the OfficeJet 4650 full feature software from HP. Run it, choose wireless setup, and select the printer when found. If HP Smart can’t find the printer, connect USB temporarily so the app can send Wi‑Fi credentials, then remove the cable. After install, open Printers & scanners and print a test page.
Install Drivers on macOS
Install HP Smart or HP Easy Start. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click plus, and add the OfficeJet 4650. Choose the HP driver in Use if offered. If discovery fails, add by IP using IPP and the address from the printer’s wireless test report.
Enable Scanning and ADF Features
The OfficeJet 4650 supports scan‑to‑computer and ADF scanning. Open HP Smart and enable Scan to Computer so the printer panel can send scans directly to your PC/Mac. If scanning fails but printing works, reinstall the full HP driver suite; basic drivers often omit scan services. Clean the ADF strip glass if scans show thin lines.
Mobile Printing
Install HP Smart on iOS or Android. Add the printer while your phone is on the same Wi‑Fi network. AirPrint works automatically on iPhone/iPad once the printer is online. On Android, enable HP Print Service or Mopria for direct printing from apps. HP Smart also lets you scan from the printer and save PDFs to your phone.
Fix Common Wireless Problems
Printer not found: Ensure the printer and computer/phone are on the same SSID, disable VPN, and avoid guest networks. Add by IP if needed. Connection fails: Re‑enter the password and confirm router security is WPA2 or mixed WPA2/WPA3; WPA3‑only can block older printers. Offline later: Reserve the printer IP so Windows/macOS ports don’t break. Mesh issues: Pair near the main node and disable AP/client isolation.
Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Enter the printer IP in a browser to open EWS. From there you can confirm connection strength, set a static IP, manage scan settings, and update firmware. If a computer can’t discover the printer, EWS is proof the printer is on the network.
Print Quality After Setup
Run a Print Quality Report from Tools. If output is streaky or faint, run Clean Printhead, then print a couple of pages to re‑prime ink channels. Make sure the driver’s paper type matches your paper; media mismatches cause washed‑out or smeared pages that can look like a connection issue.
USB as a Troubleshooting Option
If wireless setup keeps failing or you need to print immediately, connect the OfficeJet 4650 to your computer with a USB cable and add it as a USB printer. If USB printing works, the hardware is fine and you can return to Wi‑Fi setup using HP Smart to push credentials through the cable. Remove duplicate entries later so you don’t accidentally print to the wrong queue.\n
Keep the 4650 Stable Long‑Term
Create a DHCP reservation for the printer in your router, keep it on 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi, and leave it powered on or in sleep so it reconnects quickly. Update firmware through HP Smart or EWS when offered. Print weekly to keep ink flowing and confirm the Wi‑Fi link remains stable.
Quick Checklist
- Restore network defaults if reconnecting.
- Join Wi‑Fi via Wireless Setup Wizard or WPS.
- Install HP Smart/full drivers on Windows/macOS.
- Enable Scan to Computer and test ADF scans.
- Reserve the printer IP to prevent offline errors.
- Update firmware and run printhead cleaning if needed.
Follow these steps and your HP OfficeJet 4650 should connect wirelessly, stay online, and handle both printing and scanning reliably.