Wireless (802.11) setup problems

This section provides information about solving problems you might encounter when connecting the printer to your wireless network.

Follow these suggestions in the order listed.

Note: If you are still encountering problems, see the problem-solving information in the user guide (which is available on your computer after you install the software).

After resolving the problems…

After you resolve any problems and have connected the printer to your wireless network, complete the following steps for your operating system:

Windows

Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. Select either Install Network/Wireless Device or Add a Device when prompted.

Mac OS

Open the HP Utility, located in the Dock. (HP Utility is also located in the Hewlett-Packard folder in the Applications folder on your computer.) Click the Application icon on the toolbar, double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Step 1: Make sure the wireless (802.11) light is turned on

If the blue light near the printer’s control panel is not lit, wireless capabilities might not have been turned on.

To turn on wireless, press the (Wireless) button once to turn on wireless capabilities.

Or touch Setup on the printer’s control panel, touch Wireless Menu, touch Wireless ON/OFF, and then touch On.

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7500A Wide Format - E9 specifications

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