Chapter 5
Troubleshooting and support
The computer is unable to discover the HP All-in-One
Cause: Cables are not connected properly.
Solution: Check the following cables to ensure they are connected properly.
•Cables between the HP
•Cables between the hub or router and your computer
•Cables to and from your modem or HP
Cause: Your computer's Local Area Network card (LAN card) is not set up properly.
Solution: Make sure that your LAN card is set up properly.
To check your LAN card (Windows 2000 and XP)
1.
2.In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
3.Click Device Manager.
4.Make sure your card shows up under Network Adapters.
5.Refer to the documentation that came with your card.
To check your LAN card (Windows Vista)
1.On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Computer, and then click Properties.
2.Click Device Manager.
3.Make sure your card shows up under Network Adapters.
4.Refer to the documentation that came with your card.
Cause: You do not have an active network connection.
Solution: Check to see if you have an active network connection.
To see if you have an active network connection
▲Check the two Ethernet indicator lights on the top and bottom of the
a. Top light: If this light is a solid green, the device is properly connected to the network, and communications have been established. If the top light is off, there is no network connection.
b. Bottom light: This yellow light flashes when data is being sent or received by the device over the network.
To establish an active network connection
1.Check the cable connections from the HP
2.If the connections are secure, press the On button on the control panel to turn the HP All-
Cause: You were able to connect the HP
Solution: Turn off the HP
Cause: The HP
Solution: Try accessing the Embedded Web Server on the HP
The Printer not Found screen appears during installation
Cause: The HP
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