Want to print from your phone, tablet, or computer without connecting your HP DeskJet 2910 directly to your home Wi-Fi network? Wi-Fi Direct can make this possible by creating a direct wireless connection between your device and the printer.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to set up and use Wi-Fi Direct on an HP DeskJet 2910, including how to connect your devices and what to do if the connection doesn’t work.
What Is Wi-Fi Direct?
Wi-Fi Direct allows compatible devices to connect directly to a printer without requiring the printer and device to communicate through a traditional Wi-Fi router.
Instead of connecting the printer to your home wireless network, your phone, tablet, or computer connects directly to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct connection.
This can be useful when you want to print without adding the printer to your regular wireless network.
Step 1: Turn On the HP DeskJet 2910
Start by turning on your HP DeskJet 2910.
Press the Power button and wait for the printer to finish starting up.
Make sure the printer is not showing an error before continuing.
Step 2: Open the HP Smart App
The easiest way to manage many HP printer wireless features is through the HP Smart app.
Open HP Smart on your phone, tablet, Windows PC, or Mac.
If you don’t already have the app, download the version appropriate for your device and follow the setup instructions.
The exact options shown in HP Smart can vary depending on your device and software version.
Step 3: Find the Printer’s Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Open the printer’s wireless or network settings in HP Smart.
Look for an option such as Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless Direct, or Direct Wireless.
If Wi-Fi Direct is available, enable it.
Some HP printers use buttons or a wireless information page rather than displaying all settings directly on the printer. If the option isn’t immediately visible, check the printer’s user guide or HP’s support instructions for the DeskJet 2910.
Step 4: Find the Wi-Fi Direct Network
Once Wi-Fi Direct is enabled, the printer creates its own wireless network.
On your phone, tablet, or computer, open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
Look through the available wireless networks for the Wi-Fi Direct network associated with your HP printer.
It may appear with an HP printer name followed by a series of characters.
Select the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network.
Step 5: Enter the Wi-Fi Direct Password
If the printer asks for a password, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password shown by the printer or provided through its network information.
If you don’t know the password, use the printer’s wireless/network information options to find the Wi-Fi Direct credentials.
After entering the correct password, your device should connect directly to the printer.
Step 6: Add the Printer to Your Device
Once your device is connected to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network, open your printer settings.
On Windows
Go to:
Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners
Select Add device and allow Windows to search for available printers.
If the HP DeskJet 2910 appears, select it and follow the instructions to complete the setup.
On Mac
Open:
System Settings → Printers & Scanners
Select Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax.
Look for the HP DeskJet 2910 and select it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to add the printer.
On a Phone or Tablet
If you’re using a smartphone or tablet, open the HP Smart app after connecting to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network.
Follow the instructions to add or select the HP DeskJet 2910.
You can then choose a photo, document, or other supported file and send it to the printer.
Step 7: Print a Test Page
After connecting your device to the HP DeskJet 2910, try printing a test document or photo.
If the printer successfully prints the document, your Wi-Fi Direct connection is working.
Keep in mind that when your device is connected directly to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network, it may temporarily stop using your normal Wi-Fi network.
How to Disconnect From Wi-Fi Direct
When you’re finished printing, you can return your device to your normal Wi-Fi network.
Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and select your usual home or office network.
The printer can remain available for future Wi-Fi Direct connections, depending on its settings.
HP DeskJet 2910 Wi-Fi Direct Not Working?
If you can’t connect using Wi-Fi Direct, try the following troubleshooting steps.
Restart the Printer
Turn the HP DeskJet 2910 off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on.
Then try enabling Wi-Fi Direct again.
Check Your Device’s Wi-Fi Connection
Make sure your phone, tablet, or computer is connected to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network rather than another nearby wireless network.
Check the Wi-Fi Direct Password
A password error will prevent your device from connecting. Check the printer’s network information and make sure you’re entering the correct Wi-Fi Direct password.
Move Closer to the Printer
Wi-Fi Direct works wirelessly, so moving your device closer to the printer can help if you’re experiencing connection problems.
Restart Your Phone or Computer
If the printer still doesn’t appear, restart the device you’re trying to connect and try again.
Use HP Smart
If you’re having difficulty adding the printer through your operating system’s normal printer settings, try using the HP Smart app to detect and configure the printer.
Wi-Fi Direct vs Regular Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Direct and regular Wi-Fi work slightly differently.
With a regular Wi-Fi connection, the printer connects to your home or office router. Other devices on the same network can then communicate with the printer.
With Wi-Fi Direct, the printer creates a direct wireless connection that allows a compatible device to communicate with the printer without relying on your normal Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Direct can therefore be useful when you don’t want to configure the printer on your home network.
Final Thoughts
Setting up Wi-Fi Direct on an HP DeskJet 2910 can provide a convenient way to print wirelessly without adding the printer to your regular Wi-Fi network.
The general process is to enable Wi-Fi Direct, find the printer’s wireless network on your device, enter the required password, and then add the printer through your device’s printer settings or HP Smart.
Once connected, try printing a test document to make sure everything is working correctly.
For the most accurate instructions for your particular software version, it’s also worth checking HP’s current support documentation if the Wi-Fi Direct options on your printer differ from those described above.
