HP 8700 manual Networking basics Windows and Macintosh

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The instructions in this section describe how to install the HP Photosmart 8700 series printer in an ethernet (wired) network. A wired setup allows the printer to communicate to computers through a router, hub, or switch. Broadband Internet access is required in order to take full advantage of the printer feature set.

Note For USB installation, see the setup instructions that came in the box.

Before proceeding with this section, make sure you have already set up your wired network. See the documentation that came with your network hardware. Also make sure you have set up the printer as described in the setup instructions that came in the box.

Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh)

Networking lets networked devices, such as computers and printers, communicate with each other. A wired or ethernet network is the most common type of network in offices and in homes.

The network adapter in the printer itself supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps ethernet networks. To connect the printer to a network, you need a CAT-5 ethernet cable equipped with a RJ-45 plug. This is not the same as a USB cable. You must purchase the Ethernet cable separately. It is not included with the printer.

Caution Although the RJ-45 plug of a CAT-5 cable resembles a common telephone plug, it is not the same. Never use a regular phone wire to connect the printer to an ethernet network. You can damage the printer and other network devices by doing so.

The following illustration shows an example of the printer networked with several computers through a network hub, switch, or router. A cable or DSL modem links the hub and all the networked devices to broadband Internet access.

1 Cable or DSL modem connecting the networked devices to broadband Internet access

2A network access point (hub, switch, or router) into which all the devices are connected through ethernet cables

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Contents HP Photosmart 8700 series Users Guide Copyrights and trademarks Safety informationTrademarks Regulatory model identification number VCVRA-0402Page Page Contents Specifications Welcome Turn the color management features of the printer on or offFinding more information Printer partsFront of printer Paper trays Back of printerPrinter screen Control panelPrinter menu Indicator lightsTo navigate the printer menu Print menu structureNetwork settings Select paper settingsChange the print quality Loading paper Getting ready to printChoosing the right paper To print Use this paperUsing specialty papers Supported paper sizes Loading your paperHow to load Paper typeTray to load Use the correct print cartridges Inserting print cartridgesInsert the cartridges Align the cartridges When you are not using a print cartridgeChapter If you are using a Windows computer To set print quality settingsBasic printing from a ComputerChapter Using printer-based color management Using color managementPrinter driver color mode settings Setting When to use it Colorsmart/sRGBAdobe RGB or Adobe RGB Setting When to use it To print using printer-based color managementIf you are using a Macintosh To print using application-based color management Using application-based color managementChoose Application Managed Colors in the Color pop-up menu Chapter Large-format templates Exploring creative projectsTemplate Description Size A3+To place photos in a template HP Image ZonePrinting borderless photos from a computer Printing a borderless photo from WindowsPrinting a borderless photo from a Macintosh Chapter Printing photos without a Connecting to other devicesConnection type and what you need Memory cards This lets youPrinting photos from a memory card Inserting memory cardsConnection type and what you need Inserting a memory card Memory card slots Supported file formatsMemory card How to insert the memory card Selecting a photo layout Deciding which photos to printRemoving a memory card To print a photo indexLayout Paper size photo size Layout Paper size photo size If you want to… Follow these steps Selecting photos to printSelect a photo Deselect a photoImproving photo quality Problem How to correct itDoing common printing tasks from a memory card If you want to…Print all photos on the memory card Print a continuous range of photosPrint camera-selected photos from a memory card Using a Bluetooth camera Using a PictBridge cameraPrinting photos from a digital camera Stop printingPrinting from other Bluetooth devices Cleaning and maintaining the printer Care and maintenanceCleaning the outside of the printer Automatically cleaning the print cartridgesManually cleaning the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contactsPrinting a test Updating the software Aligning the print cartridgesPrinting a sample Storing the printer Choose Hewlett-Packard Photosmart HP Photosmart UpdaterMaintaining the supplies Downloading the software WindowsStoring photo paper Handling photo paperStoring the print cartridges Chapter Printer software installation problems TroubleshootingSystem Requirements dialog box appears during installation Computer could not read the HP Photosmart CDPrinter hardware problems Computer stops responding during software installationStatus light is flashing amber or red Solution Printer is plugged in but will not turn on SolutionPrinter does not find the photos I stored on my memory card Printing problems Printing is very slowPrinted pages are dropping off of the Out tray Document printed at an angle or is off-center Solution Colors are not printing satisfactorily SolutionPrintout is rippled or curled Printer ejects the paper when preparing to print Blank page came out of the printer SolutionBanner paper jams between the Main and Out trays Print quality is poorPhoto is clipped when I print it Photos are not printing correctly SolutionPaper errors Error messagesPrint cartridge errors Error message Paper size mismatchError message Cartridge failed Error message One or more cartridges have failed Error message One or more cartridges are not compatibleError message One or more cartridges are low on ink Memory card errors Error message Cartridge service station is stuckError message Top cover is open Error message Card is locked. Can not access card Error message Can not print photosError message Camera selections Dpof file has error Error message Card was removed. Job was cancelled. PressError message Some camera-selected photos are not on card Error message No new photos on cardComputer printing errors Network errorsError message Network not connected HP Customer Care by phone HP Customer CareChapter 1902 910 Return to HP repair service North America only Additional warranty optionsPlacing a call Networking basics Windows and Macintosh NetworkingInternet connection Recommended network configurationsEthernet connection on the back of the printer Installing the printer software on a Windows computerTo install the printer software Installing the printer software on a Macintosh Using the embedded web server System requirements SpecificationsStorage temperature range -30-65 C 22-149 F Category Print cartridges HP product Duration of limited warranty HP printer limited warranty statementAppendix c Index USB Hewlett-Packard Company Regulatory notices