Wireless without a router ad hoc connection | HP C4795, C4750, C4780

To connect the product

1.Insert the product Software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.

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. 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.

Related topics

“Install the software for a network connection” on page 9

Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)

Use this section if you want to connect the HP Photosmart to a wireless-capable computer without using a wireless router or access point.

There are two methods you may use to connect the HP Photosmart to your computer using an ad hoc wireless network connection. Once connected, you can install the HP Photosmart software.

▲Turn on the wireless radio for the HP Photosmart and the wireless radio on your computer. On your computer, connect to the network name (SSID) hpsetup, which is the default ad hoc network created by the HP Photosmart.

OR

▲Use an ad hoc network profile on your computer to connect to the product. If your computer is not currently configured with an ad hoc network profile, consult the Help file for your computer Operating System for the proper method to create an ad hoc profile on your computer. Once the ad hoc network profile has been created, insert the installation CD that came with the product and install the software. Connect to the ad hoc network profile you created on your computer.

NOTE: An ad hoc connection can be used if you do not have a wireless router or access point but do have a wireless radio on your computer. However, an ad hoc connection may result in a lower level of network security and possibly reduced performance when compared to an infrastructure network connection using a wireless router or access point.

Finish setting up the HP Photosmart

Add the HP Photosmart to a network

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Contents

HP Photosmart C4700 series Page Contents Technical information HP Photosmart C4700 series Help Chapter Finish setting up the HP Photosmart WiFi Protected Setup WPSAdd the HP Photosmart to a network Related topics Wireless with a router infrastructure network To connect the product Wireless without a router ad hoc connection Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Install the software for a network connection Set up a USB connection To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerTo connect the product with the USB cable Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart Control panel features Control panel features How do I? How do I? Recommended papers for photo printing Paper basicsHP Advanced Photo Paper HP Everyday Photo Paper HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper Recommended papers for printingHP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper HP Iron-On Transfers ColorLok Load small-size paper a. Lower paper tray Load media Load full-size paper Information on paper Print Print documentsTo print from a software application Print photos Print photos saved on your computerTo print a photo on photo paper Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Print photo on small-size paper a. Load paper Print photos from a memory card Print photo on full-size paper a. Load paper Print passport photos a. Load paper Print envelopes To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print on specialty mediaTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparencies To print a Web Print a Web Print using Maximum dpi View the print resolutionTo print in Maximum dpi mode Printing shortcuts To view the print resolutionTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Set the default print settings To change the default print settingsTo delete a printing shortcut Scan Scan to a computerTo scan to a computer To save a scan to a memory card Scan to a memory card Scan to a memory card Scan Copy Copy text or mixed documents Copy text or mixed documentsMake a black and white copy a. Load paper Copy text or mixed documents Make a color copy To set the paper size from the control panel Change the copy settingsTo set the copy size from the control panel To set the number of copies from the control panel Copy To reprint an original photo Reprint photos Related topics To save photos Save photos Save photos Check the estimated ink levels Work with cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab To replace the cartridges Replace the cartridges Work with cartridges Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeExit ink-backup mode Order ink supplies Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges HP support Solve a problemHP support by phone Phone support period Placing a call Additional warranty options Setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues After the phone support period Solution 1 Check the power cord SolutionProduct will not turn on Solution 3 Press the On button more slowly Solution 2 Reset the productSolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 5 Contact HP support for service After setting up the product, it does not print Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the productSolution 2 Set your product as the default printer To set your language and country/region Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall and reinstall the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Print troubleshooting Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridgesCheck cartridges Check the ink levels Check paperUse the correct paper type Load the stack of paper correctly Clean the print cartridges Check productAlign the print cartridges To select a print speed or quality Check the print settings To check your margin settings Print quality troubleshootingReset the product Contact HP support for service Solution 1 Insert the memory card properly Memory card troubleshootingSolution 2 Remove the additional memory card Solution 3 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Install the product software To install the product softwarePhotos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer Copy troubleshooting Solution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copyResize to Fit is not working as expected Solution 2 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lid Scan troubleshootingScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Solution 1 Adjust the brightness in the software ErrorsSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Text is incorrect or missing Firmware revision mismatch Door openMemory is full Scanner failure Missing HP Photosmart Software Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart Software File messages Solution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productFile not found Invalid file name Solution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Solution 1 Close some applications or restart your computerBorderless printing error General user messages Solution 1 Remove all but one memory card Memory card errorSolution 2 Push the memory card all the way forward Card access error Card is inserted incorrectly Paper messagesCard is damaged Card is not fully inserted Print cartridge messages Paper orientation errorPaper upside down Ink is drying Solution 1 Align newly installed print cartridges To align newly installed print cartridgesNeed alignment or alignment failed Solution 4 Check if print cartridges are fully inserted Solution 5 Print cartridge might be defective Print cartridges incorrectly installedTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Non-HP cartridges installed To clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 1 Insert the print cartridges Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 2 Remove the tape from the print cartridges Solution 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Printing in ink-backup mode Solution 4 Contact HP support Print cartridges missing or not detected Solution 1 Reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridge Solution 1 Check the print cartridgeIncompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP support for service Print cartridge is not intended for use in this productPrint cartridges in wrong slot To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Print cartridge problem To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Previously used genuine HP cartridge installed Original HP ink has been depleted General printer error Solve a problem To stop a current job from the product Stop the current job Stop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical information Environmental product stewardship program Eco-Tips Material safety data sheetsPaper use Plastics HP inkjet supplies recycling program Power consumption Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Chemical Substances Regulatory model identification number Toxic and hazardous substance table Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statement Technical information Declaration of Conformity HP Photosmart C4700 series declaration of conformity Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory wireless statements European Union Regulatory Notice European Union regulatory notice Technical information Index Symbols/Numerics Index