4.If the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable, or is connected via the network without using a print server, select the Local printer attached to this computer option, and then click the Next > button.

NOTE: If you select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box prior to clicking the Next > button, the computer will automatically install the print driver.

NOTE: If the product is connected via the network using a print server, select the A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer option (Point and Print installation), and then click the Next > button. For detailed installation instructions, see Print sever connection

on page 66.

Figure 3-9Local or Network Printer screen

5.If the printer port does not appear in the Use the following port drop-down list, select the Create a new port option.

●If the HP Standard TCP/IP Port option appears in the Type of port drop-down list, select this option, and then click the Next button. The Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears.

●If the HP Standard TCP/IP Port option does not appear in the Type of port drop-down list, select the Standard TCP/IP Port option from the Type of port drop-down list, and then click the Next button. The Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears.

NOTE: The HP Standard TCP/IP Port option provides additional network functionality and is the recommended printer port for HP products.

NOTE: If the printer port already appears in the Use the following port drop-down list, see Use an existing port for a direct connection on page 57. If the product is connected via the network using a print server, see Print sever connection on page 66.

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