Some time the power light can be dim indicating the power save mode, press it again to make it bright. Ensure that the power button is on and wireless light is blinking. Give response to every software installation screen until connection options get open. Now choose to continue with the HP Installation Connect Window. Finish the HP DeskJet 1050 Wireless setup and wireless network connection before installing the software.The printer does not use static IP address in auto connect mode. Now, connect your computer to the network over 2.4 GHz and connect your printer to the device using the setup method.Then, retrieve the network settings, establish a USB connection between HP DeskJet 1050 printer and computer. Now, use the USB cable only if your printer prompts you to do so. Then, ensure that you have connected the connected the printer to the computer using the Wireless connection.
You should use Windows Vista or Mac OS X 10.5 operating system, the printer software requires some compatibility check before starting the Installation process.Next, make sure that you have selected the right connection type if you are prompted. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process. Then, download the HP DeskJet 1050 printer software from the CD that came along with the printer or download it from the official HP website.Next, switch on the printer and computer and ensure that your printer and computer share the same network. Then, check whether your HP DeskJet 1050 driver is supported by the operating system version. Make sure that you have the latest version of HP DeskJet 1050 driver, you can easily download the updated version of the printer driver software from the 123.hp.com/dj1050.