Chapter 2
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer▲Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help.
Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP
NOTE: If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives, make sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before installing the software. Otherwise, the HP Photosmart software installer might try to use one of the reserved drive letters and you will not be able to access that network drive on your computer.
NOTE: Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of your computer.
To install the Windows HP Photosmart Software on a networked computer1.Quit all applications running on your computer.
2.Insert the Windows CD that came with the product into the
NOTE: If the HP
3.If a dialog box about firewalls appears, follow the instructions. If you see firewall pop- up messages, you must always accept or allow the
4.On the Connection Type screen, select an appropriate option, and then click Next. The Searching screen appears as the Setup program searches for the product on the network.
5.On the Printer Found screen, verify that the printer description is correct.
If more than one printer is found on the network, the Printers Found screen appears. Select the product you want to connect.
6.Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the product is ready for use.
7.To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a
8 Finish setting up the HP