Light meaning and fix
HP DeskJet 2700 Wireless Attention Icon On and Signal Bars Cycling
On HP DeskJet 2700 printers, the Wireless light blinking with the Wireless Attention icon on and signal bars cycling means the wireless connection is on, but the printer cannot find a wireless signal.
On HP DeskJet 2700 printers, the Wireless light blinking with the Wireless Attention icon on and signal bars cycling means the wireless connection is on, but the printer cannot find a wireless signal.
What it means
The printer is looking for Wi-Fi but is not finding or joining the expected wireless network.
Device details
| Device type | All-in-one inkjet printer |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | DeskJet 2700 |
| Light name | Wireless light, Wireless Attention icon, and signal bars |
| Light location | Control panel wireless area |
| Color | Blue / wireless display state |
| Pattern | Wireless light blinking with signal bars cycling |
| Severity | warning |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
What to do first
Move the printer closer to the router, check the Wi-Fi network, and restart wireless setup if needed.
- Make sure the Wi-Fi router is powered on and broadcasting.
- Move the printer closer to the router.
- Check that you are using the correct Wi-Fi network name.
- Restart the printer wireless setup process.
- Restart the router if other devices are also having Wi-Fi trouble.
- Use the HP app to reconnect the printer to Wi-Fi.
When this can be normal
This can appear during setup, but it is not the normal connected state.
When to stop troubleshooting
Stop and check HP support if the printer cannot find Wi-Fi even when close to the router.
Parts or products that may help
Only replace parts when the light pattern and official guidance support it. Some lights indicate setup or software states, not broken hardware.
- No replacement part is recommended from this light pattern alone. Troubleshoot the device state first.
FAQ
Does this mean the HP printer is connected to Wi-Fi?
No. This state means wireless is on, but the printer cannot find a wireless signal.
Should I reset the printer?
Try moving closer to the router and restarting Wi-Fi setup before doing a full reset.
Could the router be the problem?
Yes. If other devices also have Wi-Fi problems, restart or troubleshoot the router.
This guide is based on: HP DeskJet 2700, 4100, 4800 Printers - Blinking Lights and Error Conditions.
Source type: official_support_page. Confidence: verified. Last verified: 2026-05-02.
Wireless light behavior can vary slightly by DeskJet control panel layout.