HP 8000 s manual Configuring the Printer on the Network

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Configuring the Printer on the Network

Before you can use the printer, configure it on the network. HP recommends that you use a printer management utility such as the HP Web JetAdmin software, PCONSOLE, or NWADMIN. Configuring the printer on the network involves steps such as setting up a print queue or port.

To configure the printer, see the information for this network contained in the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide.

The printer can also be configured in the printer control panel. To configure the printer in the printer control panel, see the online user guide.

Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients

Before a client can print to the printer, the printer software must be installed on the clients’ workstation. Rather than distributing the compact disc to each client, disk images of the installation software can be placed in a public directory or onto diskettes. The Windows installer has a mode that creates custom disk images. This option allows administrators to create a unique installer image in a directory of their choice. For example, you can create a version of the installer containing only the PCL driver and the online user guide on a network drive that is accessible to other users.

When you run the installer, it automatically detects the operating system and default language running on the workstation. The custom disk image created uses these default language and operating system selections. To create a custom disk image for a specific language or operating system, run the Windows installer on a workstation that uses that operating system or language, or use a different tool to create the disk images. Use a file management tool such as Windows File Manager or XCOPY to copy disk images. Use the Structure of the CD-ROMs section in Step 10: Understanding the Software to determine the location of the disk images on the CD-ROM. For example, to copy disk images for Windows 9x in Spanish, the path on the CD-ROM is d:\Espanol\Win95.

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Contents 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Printer Information ConfigurationsHP Color LaserJet 8550MFP Preparing a Location for the Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page Page Page To connect the power cord to a printer with a stand Installing the CablesPage Page Page To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network Connecting the Printer to the 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 To install the black toner cartridge Page To install the color toner cartridges Page Page Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 some printer models only Page Page Loading media in the optional tray Page Tray 1 Auto Configuring Input TraysTo configure media type and size Configuring Media Type and SizeTo print a configuration Printing a ConfigurationTo verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Print Server Operation Jumper P1 Jumper P2 Jumper P3 Structure of the CD-ROMs Understanding the SoftwareInstalling the Software To access the online user guide from the hard disk Accessing the Online User GuideAdditional Information To access the online user guide from the CD-ROMRun Windows Network InstallationCD ROM Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients Configuring the Printer on the NetworkCreating Disk Images with the Windows Installer Installing the Printer Software for Network ClientsConnecting Network Clients to the Printer Neighborhood to the Printers folder To connect workstations to the print serverClick Settings Click Printers Click Other printer driver IBM LAN Network InstallationSelect the HP Color LaserJet 8550 driver To install printer software for system 7.5 or later Macintosh Network InstallationInstalling the Macintosh Printer Software To connect to the printer automatically To configure the printer driver manuallyClick Select PPD Distributing the Printer Software to Network Clients Problem or Error Message Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistClear Paper JAM Page Troubleshooting Checklist Page Page C7096-90923
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