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HP Smart Tank 6001 WiFi Setup: Step-by-Step Guide for Windows & Mac

HP Smart Tank 6001 WiFi Setup: Step-by-Step Guide for Windows & Mac

Setup HP Smart Tank 6001 WiFi helps you use compatible devices like phones, laptops, and tablets on your network to print wirelessly. In this guide, we will explain how to prepare, set up with Wi-Fi, configure Windows and Mac, verify, and troubleshoot. It is helpful for the first time an HP Smart Tank 6001 printer setup as well as after changing routers.

Before You Start the HP Smart Tank 6001 Setup

In most cases failures are caused by the environment, not the printer. Check these first:

  • Printer: Powered On, with no Ethernet cable connected.
  • Network details: Specific name of the network and password of your router (not your HP account or computer login).
  • Setup device: A mobile phone or computer that is on the same WiFi network that the printer should connect to. If you have Ethernet, disconnect and set up the computer via Wi-Fi instead. 
  • Bluetooth: Enable this so that the HP app can find the printer. 
  • Distance: Ensure that the printer, router and setup device are in close proximity when setting up.
  • App: Download HP Smart from 123.hp.com.

How to Set Up Wi-Fi on the HP Smart Tank 6001

Here are step-by-step details on how to set up WiFi on HP Smart Tank 6001 using the HP Smart app. Screens can differ according to the operating system and app version.

  • Switch on the printer and wait for it to become idle.
  • Make sure it is in Wi-Fi setup mode.  
  • Click on HP Smart and then click on Add Printer or the plus (+) sign.
  • Choose your 6001 from the list.
  • Click on the wireless network you want to connect to and type in the password. Passwords are case-sensitive.
  • Wait until the app confirms a connection before closing the app.
  • Print a test page.

If the app provides ink/printhead setup, complete. Otherwise, a new printer will not be able to print.

What Is HP Smart Tank 6001 WiFi Setup Mode?

This is a temporary mode that allows the printer to be discovered by the app so that the app can pass on your network information. Otherwise, the app might not be able to locate the printer.

This mode is needed:

  • The printer is new.
  • The 2-hour time is over.
  • The printer has stored old settings from the previous router or home.

Press any of the buttons to power on the printer with the Smart Tank 6000 family, hold the Wireless and Cancel buttons for 5 seconds until the Wi-Fi light starts to blink blue, and complete the setup in the app in 2 hours. The procedure is the same for the 6001, as well. The X button is Cancel. Although the 6001 is not mentioned on HP's page, refer to your printer's reference guide. 

There are three different actions:

  • When setup mode is restored, wireless settings will be erased.
  • The power cycle function is only a restart to the printer.
  • A factory reset eradicates all settings and shouldn't be performed often for connectivity issues.

Restart the app, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and ensure you're on the desired network, if the app still cannot locate the printer.

Read More: How to Connect HP 6000 Printer to WiFi

HP Smart Tank 6001 Wi-Fi Setup for Windows and Mac

There are two things that occur during set up. The printer becomes a part of your network and your computer learns about the printer. Connect the printer first, unless the app does parts 1 & 2.

Windows

  • Click on Add Printer in HP Smart.
  • Press Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners and check if the 6001 is there. Clear out old offline printers and re-register the printer.
  • Print a test page.

Mac

If you are using HP Smart Tank 6001 WiFi setup for Mac:

  • Download HP Smart from the Mac App Store and follow the instructions to add a printer.
  • In System Settings, check in the Printers & Scanners (or System Preferences on older macOS) to ensure the printer is listed. If it doesn’t, click Add Printer and pick it from the network list.
  • Print a test document and check the print queue.

HP Smart Tank 6001 Wi-Fi Setup Problems and How to Fix Them

The printer is not included in the app: Press restore and turn on the Bluetooth function and get in closer to the router. If this doesn't resolve the issue, then uninstall and reinstall HP Smart app and restart the devices again. 

The password is not accepted: Check it against the router label; look for the O versus the O. Avoid connecting to the network called DIRECT-xx-HP Smart Tank. This is the printer's Wi-Fi Direct connection, NOT your home network.

Not connecting after a router change: The old settings remain in the printer. Return to setup mode, and repeat setup on the new network.

Setup stall: Work through these in order:

  • Restart the router.
  • Restore setup mode.
  • Reinstall the app. 
  • Use a different network name: 2.4 GHz. The HP community says it is compatible with both bands, and a separate name helps narrow down the issue.
  • Use WPS. The push-button method is detailed in the 600-user manual.

The printer is connected, but the computer is not able to print: Make sure both are on the same network, as they can be separated by guest networks and extenders. Choose the correct printer, clear the print queue and re-add the printer if it appears to be offline.

It keeps disconnecting: It's typically due to weak signals. Adjust the printer towards the router, away from heavy walls, and update the firmware.

Only reset when the printer has incorrect network information. However, if the app is causing the issue, a reset will not resolve the issue.

How to Confirm the HP Smart Tank 6001 Is Connected to Wi-Fi

  • The printer will appear online on HP Smart.
  • Wi-Fi light won’t turn blue anymore. A steady light generally indicates a connection.
  • The printer is added to the list of printers on your computer.
  • A test page prints.

The test page is the true test of whether the printer can print; its presence in software doesn't mean it can do it in real life.

Conclusion

Prepare for HP Smart Tank 6001 setup by collecting your network information, following the instructions for the model in question, and printing a test to verify setup. If it's not working, find the specific problem.

FAQs

Q1 How do I connect my HP Smart Tank 6001 to Wi-Fi for the first time?

Ans: Pair your phone or computer to your wi-fi, go to HP Smart, select Add Printer, go through the prompts, and then print out a test page.

Q2: How do I put the HP Smart Tank 6001 into Wi-Fi setup mode?

Ans: Turn the printer on and press Wireless and Cancel and hold for approximately five seconds until the wireless light flashes a blue color. Complete setup in the app in 2 hours or less.

Q3: What is the process of setting up HP Smart Tank 6001 Wi-Fi on Mac?

Ans: Open the HP Smart App from the Mac App Store, and verify that the printer is listed under Printers & Scanners in System Settings.

Q4: What should I do if my HP Smart Tank 6001 won’t connect to Wi-Fi?

Ans: Check the password, restart the router, restore setup mode, and reinstall the app, in that order.