How do I enable HP Wireless Direct so devices can print without a router?

HP Wireless Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices to connect directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. To enable it, first connect the printer to a network and print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address, then open a web browser, enter the IP address, and enable HP Web Services through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). For manual or automatic IP configuration, refer to 'Configure the network product' in the User Guide. (Page 2)

From the official HP Laserjet Pro P1100 Plus manual, page 2

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What is HP Wireless Direct on the P1100 Plus?
HP Wireless Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices to connect directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. To enable it, first connect the printer to a network and print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address, then open a web browser, enter the IP address, and enable HP Web Services through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). For manual or automatic IP configuration, refer to 'Configure the network product' in the User Guide. (Page 2)
What is HP Wireless Direct on the P1100 Plus?
HP Wireless Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices to connect directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. To enable it, first connect the printer to a network and print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address, then open a web browser, enter the IP address, and enable HP Web Services through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). For manual or automatic IP configuration, refer to 'Configure the network product' in the User Guide. (Page 2)
How do I set up direct Wi-Fi printing on the P1100 Plus?
HP Wireless Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices to connect directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. To enable it, first connect the printer to a network and print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address, then open a web browser, enter the IP address, and enable HP Web Services through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). For manual or automatic IP configuration, refer to 'Configure the network product' in the User Guide. (Page 2)
What steps enable direct wireless printing on the P1100 Plus?
HP Wireless Direct allows Wi-Fi capable devices to connect directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point. To enable it, first connect the printer to a network and print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address, then open a web browser, enter the IP address, and enable HP Web Services through the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). For manual or automatic IP configuration, refer to 'Configure the network product' in the User Guide. (Page 2)

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