Can I connect my hp printer to my ipad?

See:

• Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

Apple AirPrint is a driverless connection protocol. A high proportion of modern printers intended for Home, SoHo and Business environments now support AirPrint. Check your printer model against this list:

About AirPrint - Apple Support

For most modern HP Printers, printer setup is facilitated through using the HP Smart App:

https://apps.apple.com/app/hp-smart/id469284907

Hi,

It depends on the exact HP printer model. Please post back with this information.