HP 8500 DN, 8500 N, Pro 8500 manual Windows Network Installation

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When you connect to a network printer from a Windows NT workstation, the printer driver will be automatically installed if you use a Windows NT server. If the operating system is unable to install the driver from the server, you can install the driver from the CD-ROM. If you are prompted for the driver, browse for HPPRINT.INF in the WINNT\<language>\CD1 subdirectory, where <language> is the language you are using.
To connect to a network printer from a Windows NT workstation, you must have administrator privileges on that workstation.
In Windows 95, select the printer in the Printers folder. Then from the File menu, select Properties. Select the correct port on the Details tab. If the port is not present, click Add Port and browse for the correct path to the printer.
In Windows 3.1, double-clickPrinters in the Control Panel, then select Connect to connect the printer driver to the network. If the network port is not visible in the Ports list, then click Network and complete the Connect to Network dialog box.
Connecting Network Clients to the Printer
After installing the software on a workstation, you must connect workstation to the printer.
Workstations in Windows 95 can be connected to the print server or directly to the printer.
Workstations in Windows NT and Windows 3.1 can be connected to the print server.
To connect workstations to the print server
Connect the printer drivers to the printer on the proper port.

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Contents 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Additional Reference Materials Where Is the User’s Guide?Preparing a Location for Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page T e U t i o n To connect the power cord to a printer with a stand Installing the CablesT e Page R N I N G To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network Connecting the Printer to NetworkTo connect to a LocalTalk network To connect to a 10Base2 networkTo connect a parallel cable To replace the overlay To select the printer control panel language Selecting the Display LanguageInstalling the Consumables To install the imaging drum Swing the upper blue lever back to the left To install the black toner cartridgeTo install the color toner cartridges Installing the Consumables Close the clear door Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 T e T e Loading media in the optional tray T e Configuring Input Trays Selecting the Mode for TrayTo configure the mode for tray To configure media type and size Configuring Media Type and SizePage To verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Installing the Software Understanding the SoftwareStructure of CD-ROM1 To install the online user’s guide to your hard disk Accessing the Online User’s GuideTo access the online user’s guide from the hard disk To access the online user’s guide from the CD-ROMAdditional Information Installation Type Components Installed Windows Network InstallationConfiguring the Printer on the Network Distributing the Printer Software to Network ClientsCreating Disk Images with Disk Copy Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients Windows Network Installation Click Settings Click Printers Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN Server IBM LAN Network InstallationNetwork adapter for example, DLC or TCP/IP Select Other OS/2 printer driver Connecting Network Clients to the PrinterInstalling the Macintosh Printer Software Macintosh Network InstallationTo install printer software for system 7.5 or later To install printer software for system 7.0 orTo connect to the printer automatically To configure the printer driver manuallyMacintosh Network Installation Problem or Error Message Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting Checklist Page C3983-90901