HP DeskJet 3630 Wireless Setup
The HP DeskJet 3630 connects to Wi-Fi easily when you start fresh, use the right 2.4 GHz network, and follow HP Smart or WPS in the correct order. This guide covers both methods, plus the fixes for blinking wireless lights, offline queues, and driver issues on Windows and macOS. Stay close to the router during setup and you'll be printing wirelessly in minutes.
Reset Network Settings
If the printer tried to connect before, clear the old settings. Hold the Wireless and Cancel buttons together for about five seconds until the wireless light blinks. This restores network defaults so new credentials are accepted without conflict.
Use HP Smart (Recommended)
Install the HP Smart app on your phone or computer. Tap Set Up a New Printer and follow the prompts. When asked, put the DeskJet 3630 into setup mode by pressing the Wireless button until it blinks. If HP Smart cannot find the printer, connect a USB cable when prompted so the app can push Wi-Fi settings; remove the cable after pairing.
WPS Push-Button Setup
If your router supports WPS, press the printer's Wireless button until it blinks, then press the WPS button on the router within two minutes. Wait for the wireless light to turn solid. If the attempt fails, ensure WPS is enabled in your router settings and try again with the printer near the main router.
Confirm Connection
Print a Wireless Network Test or Network Configuration report by pressing the Wireless and Information buttons together. Check that Connected shows under Status and note the IP address for driver setup. If the report shows a failure, re-enter the Wi-Fi password or move the printer closer to the router.
Add the Printer on Windows
Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, click Add device, and choose the DeskJet 3630 when it appears. If it doesn't, add by IP using the address from your network report. Install the full HP software or HP Smart to keep scanning and maintenance tools. If Windows shows Offline, uncheck Use Printer Offline and confirm the port matches the current IP.
Add the Printer on macOS
Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click plus, and select the printer. If it doesn't appear, click the IP tab and enter the IP address from your report with protocol IPP. Choose the HP driver or HP Smart if available; AirPrint works but may lack utilities. Print a test page and run a scan from Preview to confirm both directions.
Fix Blinking or Offline Issues
Blinking wireless light: The printer is waiting for credentials; repeat HP Smart or WPS. Offline in Windows: Reserve the printer's IP in your router, then reinstall with HP Smart if needed. Mac cannot find printer: Add by IP and disable VPN/private relay during setup. Frequent drops: Keep the printer on 2.4 GHz, avoid guest networks, and place it within strong signal range.
Router and Band-Steering Tips
The DeskJet 3630 is 2.4 GHz only. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz into a single name, temporarily split them and connect the printer to the 2.4 GHz SSID. Set security to WPA2 or mixed WPA2/WPA3; WPA3-only can block older devices. Disable MAC filtering during setup or add the printer's MAC address afterward. Turn off client isolation so your computer can see the printer on the local network.
USB as a Troubleshooting Tool
If wireless setup keeps failing, connect a USB cable to your PC or Mac and add the printer. Once USB printing works, you know the hardware is fine. Then run HP Smart and choose wireless setup to push Wi-Fi credentials through the cable. After successful pairing, remove duplicate printer entries so future jobs go to the wireless queue.
Maintenance After Connecting
Run a Print Quality Diagnostic or Test Page to confirm output. If text is faint, run a Clean Printhead cycle from HP Smart or the printer's tools. Keep the printer powered so it can sleep and wake for maintenance. Print a page weekly to keep ink flowing and to confirm the Wi-Fi link stays stable.
Keep Firmware and Drivers Updated
Open HP Smart or the printer's Embedded Web Server (enter its IP in a browser) to check for firmware updates. Apply updates while the printer is on stable Wi-Fi or USB to improve connection reliability. Reinstall the HP driver if you notice missing options or repeated offline messages; fresh drivers often resolve lingering discovery problems.
Quick Checklist
- Reset network defaults with Wireless + Cancel.
- Use HP Smart or WPS to join the 2.4 GHz network.
- Print a network report and add the printer by IP if needed.
- Install full HP software/HP Smart for driver and scan tools.
- Reserve the IP to avoid offline errors; keep VPN off during setup.
- Run a test print and cleaning to verify success.
Follow these steps and your HP DeskJet 3630 will connect wirelessly, stay online, and produce clean prints from all your devices.