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Chapter 4
The computer directly connected to the HP Photosmart acts as the host for the printer and has full software functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a client, has access only to the print features. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP Photosmart.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help.
Connect to a network
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a network and how to view and manage network settings.
If you want to:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.
Install the HP Photosmart software for use in a networked environment.
Add connections to more computers on the network.
Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection.
NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if you first installed the HP Photosmart with a USB connection, and you now want to change to an Ethernet network connection.
View or change the network settings.
Find definitions of networking terms.
Find troubleshooting information.
See this section:
“Wired network setup” on page 23
“Install the software for a network connection” on page 25
“Connect to additional computers on a network” on page 25
“Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection” on page 26
“Manage your network settings” on page 26
“Network glossary” on page 33
“Wired network setup troubleshooting” on page 109
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