Alex Ruben
How To Find the HP Ink Tank 419 WiFi Direct Password and Reset WiFi Direct
How to Find and Reset the WiFi Direct Password on HP Ink Tank 419 Printer
Honestly, getting your HP Ink Tank 419 connected over WiFi can sometimes be a pain. Maybe you lost the WiFi Direct password, or maybe the connection just isn’t working right. Either way, a lot of folks end up stuck trying to get their printer to talk to their devices without constant hassle. This guide aims to clear that up: you’ll learn how to find the WiFi Direct password by printing a network page, and if needed, how to reset or change that password in the printer’s settings. It’s pretty straightforward, but some steps involve accessing the printer’s web interface, which can seem intimidating at first.
Having these details can pretty much save the day when your devices refuse to connect or if WiFi Direct seems broken. The real kicker is that sometimes the password printed on that page is way easier to find than digging into menus or trying to guess your way through settings. Not sure why it’s so buried — because of course, Windows and HP like to complicate things more than necessary. Anyway, once you get the right password and your device connects, it’s smooth sailing from there. Here’s how to do it, step by step.
Step-by-step: How to find and reset WiFi Direct password on HP Ink Tank 419
Print the network configuration page
This is probably the most common starting point. You’ll want to print out your network details including the WiFi Direct password. To do that:
- Make sure your printer is turned on and has paper loaded. Genius, right?
- Press and hold the Information button (the “i” icon) on your printer’s control panel.
- Hold it until the printer prints a page. Sometimes it takes a little longer than expected — patience, or a quick tap again if nothing happens after a minute.
Pro tip: The printed page will list all wireless details, including network names, IP addresses, and that secret WiFi Direct password. This info is what you’ll use to connect your phone or computer.
Locate and note the WiFi Direct password
When the page prints, scan it for the Wi-Fi Direct section. Typically, you’ll see a network name starting with DIRECT-HP and a password listed underneath. Sometimes it’s a jumble of letters and numbers, so write it down or take a screenshot. On some printers, the password is labeled clearly; on others, you might have to look under the Wi-Fi Direct section or network info.
Note: The password is case-sensitive, so be precise when entering it on another device. Pretty annoying when your device insists on a different letter case, but hey, that’s tech for ya.
Connect your device using the WiFi Direct password
Now that you have the password, connecting your device is a matter of jumping into Wi-Fi settings:
- Open Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.
- Look for a network name like DIRECT-HP Ink Tank 419. If it’s not there, refresh for a second.
- Select the network, then type in the password you wrote down earlier.
If you’re on Windows, your device should connect pretty quickly. On a phone, it might ask to turn on notifications or ask for permission to connect, which is normal. Sometimes, the connection may seem sluggish — just reconnect or restart the device if it’s acting stubborn.
Access the printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS) to reset WiFi Direct
If you need to change the password or just want to reset WiFi Direct because it’s acting weird, you can do it through the printer’s web interface. Here’s how:
- Find the printer’s current IP address printed earlier. It’s usually on that same net info page, maybe under IPv4 Address.
- Open a web browser on a device connected to the same network.
- Type that IP address into the URL bar and hit Enter.
This opens the embedded web server. From there:
- Navigate to the Network tab or menu.
- Click on Wireless or sometimes Wi-Fi Settings.
- Look for Wi-Fi Direct Setup. It might be tucked inside submenus depending on your firmware version.
Reset or change the WiFi Direct password
In the Wi-Fi Direct setup page, you should see options to restore default settings or set a new password. Here’s what to try:
- Choose to restore the default password if you want it back to the original.
- If you want a new one, input your preferred password — same rules apply about case and length.
- Hit Apply or Save. Expect a moment or two for the printer to apply these settings.
Note: Sometimes, printers need a reboot after changing settings. If things aren’t sticking, turn it off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. This seems to help about half the time.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
Been messing around and stuff still isn’t working? Here are simple checks:
- Double-check you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network that the printer is on. Crazy how often this tiny detail trips people up.
- Make sure you’re typing the password exactly right, especially with uppercase/lowercase issues.
- If connection refuses to establish, restart both the printer and your device. Sometimes, that’s enough to clear weird glitches.
Wrap-up
Getting your HP Ink Tank 419’s WiFi Direct password isn’t always seamless, but printing that network page and then poking around in the web interface usually does the trick. It’s a little tedious, but once that is sorted, connecting devices becomes a breeze. Sometimes, if the password gaffe is the issue, resetting it in the web menu is the best fix. Hopefully, this shaves off a few hours for someone.
Summary
- Print the network configuration page by holding the Information button.
- Find the WiFi Direct password on the printed page.
- Connect using the password in your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
- Access the embedded web interface via the printer’s IP address to reset or change WiFi Direct settings if needed.