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This guide complements the information in the printed Setup Guide and the User Guide that came with your HP all-in-one. It describes how to set up your HP all-in-one in a network, which includes configuring and connecting the device, and installing the software. This guide also provides examples of recommended networks, network management information, and troubleshooting tips.

Connecting your HP all-in-one to a network enables you to share your HP all-in-one and all of its capabilities with every computer on the network. However, if you do not intend to connect to a network and want a direct USB connection instead, please see the Setup Guide for information.

Use this chapter to help you find information on the following topics:

●Choose a network type

●Use the network management tools

●Switch from a USB connection to a network connection

●Connect additional computers

●Get HP support

Note For definitions of terms used in this guide, see the Glossary.

Choose a network type

There a number of different ways to set up an Ethernet network environment for your HP all-in-one. For ideas, please see Choose a recommended Ethernet network.

Use the network management tools

For information on using the HP all-in-one management tools, see Manage your network.

Switch from a USB connection to a network connection

If you first install your HP all-in-one with a USB connection, you can later switch to a network connection.

To switch a USB connection to a network connection

1Unplug the USB connection from the back of your HP all-in-one.

2Connect your HP all-in-one, as described in Connect with an Ethernet cable.

3Install the software, as described in Install the software.

4When the installation is complete, access the printer icons on your computer as follows:

–For Windows XP: Open the Printers and Faxes folder.–For Windows 9.x or Windows 2000: Open the Printers folder.–For Macintosh OS X: Open the Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities list.

5Check to see if the USB printer icon for your HP all-in-one is there. If it is, delete it.

HP all-in-one Network Guide

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