Connection information

Description

Recommended

Supported software

 

number of connected

features

 

computers for best

 

 

performance

 

Setup instructions

USB connection

One computer

 

connected with a USB

 

cable to the rear USB

 

2.0 high-speed port on

 

the device.

Ethernet (wired)

Up to five computers

connection

connected to the device

 

using a hub or router.

Printer sharing

Up to five computers.

 

The host computer must

 

be turned on at all

 

times, or the other

 

computers cannot print

 

to the device.

802.11 wireless (some

Up to five computers

models only)

connected to the device

 

using a hub or router.

 

NOTE: Recommended

 

number of connected

 

computers for best

 

performance should

 

specify the number of

 

computers in ad-hoc

 

mode and number of

 

computers in

 

infrastructure mode for

 

best performances in

 

those modes.

All features are supported.

All features are supported, including Webscan.

All features resident on the host computer are supported. Only print is supported from the other computers.

All features are supported, including Webscan.

Follow the setup poster guide for detailed instructions.

Follow the instructions in the setup poster, and then see Configure network options in this guide for further instructions.

Follow the instructions in Share the device on a locally shared network.

Follow the instructions in Set up the device for wireless communication (some models only).

Turn off the device

Turn off the HP product by pressing the Power button located on the product. Wait until the Power light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off at the source. If you improperly turn off the HP product, the print carriage might not return to the correct position, causing problems with the printhead and print quality issues.

Eco-Tips

HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has provided the Eco-Tips below to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact of your printing choices. In addition to specific features in this product, please

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