Chapter 8
Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
To connect the HP
A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point. NOTE: The HP
A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP
Network name (SSID).
WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the product
1.Insert the product Software CD in the computer
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your wireless network settings. The product will attempt to connect to the network. If the connection fails, follow the prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3.When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Once the product connects successfully to the network, install the software on each computer that will use the product over the network.
USB connection (non-network connection)
The HP
NOTE: Web services will not be available with a USB direct connection.
To connect the product with the USB cable
▲Refer to the setup instructions that came with your product for information on connecting to a computer with a USB cable.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the product until you are prompted to do so.
If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug and play device. If the software has not been installed, insert the CD that came with the device and follow the onscreen instructions.
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: The HP
Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that:
The printer is connected to your computer with the USB cable until you are prompted to disconnect the cable.
The computer is connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the printer on.
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
1.From the computer’s start menu select All Programs or Programs, and then select HP.
2.Select HP Deskjet 3520 series.
3.Select Printer Setup and Software.
4.Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the onscreen instructions.
34 Connectivity