HP 6120 Connect the printer, Install the printer software, Cables, Instructions, Troubleshooting

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connect the printer

cables

Use a CAT-5 ethernet cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to a network.

Caution! Do not use a phone cord to connect the printer to an ethernet network, and do not connect the printer to a phone jack.

instructions

Follow these steps to connect the printer to an ethernet network:

1.If necessary, set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster that came with the printer).

2.Verify that the printer is powered on.

3.Connect the ethernet cable to a port on the ethernet hub or router.

4.Connect the ethernet cable to the printer’s ethernet port on the back of the printer.

5.If the Link light is on, see “install the printer software” in the next section.

If the Link light is off, verify the following:

The printer is powered on.

The hub or router is powered on.

All cable connections are secure.

You are using an ethernet cable.

troubleshooting

If you have trouble installing the printer software, see “troubleshooting: ethernet” on page 18.

install the printer software

Windows

1.Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive.

2.Follow the onscreen instructions and use the following information to complete the installation.

Printer connection: Connected via network

Network setup: Basic network setup for a PC or server

3.After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page.

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Contents Hp deskjet 6120 series printer FDRRG.book Page ii Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Reference guide Acknowledgements Introducing the hp deskjet 6120 series printer What’s in the boxConnectivity USB cableNetwork WindowsFinding information See For information about PlatformAccessing the user’s guide Viewing the onscreen user’s guideWindows Adobe Acrobat versions of the user’s guideMacintosh Cancel button Resume button and light Power button and lightButtons and lights Print cartridge status lightNetwork configuration Built-in ethernetLights Internal webInstall the printer software TroubleshootingConnect the printer CablesFDRRG.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Using print cartridges Print cartridgesReplacing a print cartridge Installation troubleshooting What is the problem?To solve the problem Possible causesInstallation troubleshooting Windows USB Installation troubleshooting Windows USB FDRRG.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM Troubleshooting ethernet Printer cannot be detected during software installation Software updates Contacting hp supportSupport process Hp support websitesHp support by phone Free phone support periodEurope, Middle East, and Africa Obtaining a warranty extension Product repairsSupport phone numbers After the free phone support period Hp printer limited warranty statement Extent of limited warrantyLimitations of warranty Product specifications Regulatory model numberFDRRG.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 31, 2002 938 AM