installation Software

Choose which connection method to use

The following methods can be used to connect your printer.

Connection type

Speed

Cable length

Other factors

 

 

 

 

Gigabit Ethernet

Very fast; varies

Long: 100 m (328 ft)

Requires extra equipment (switches)

 

according to network

 

 

 

traffic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jetdirect print server

Moderate; varies

Long: 100 m (328 ft)

Requires extra equipment (switches)

(optional accessory)

according to network

 

Provides additional features

 

traffic

 

 

 

 

See http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for

 

 

 

more details

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

Very fast

Short: 5 m (16 ft)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The speed of any network connection depends on all components used in the network, which can include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches and cables. If any one of these components cannot operate at high speed, you will have a low-speed connection. The speed of your network connection can also be affected by the total amount of traffic from other devices on the network.

Connect to a network (Windows)

Before you begin, check your equipment:

●The printer should be set up and on.

●The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly.

●All computers on the network should be on and connected to the network.

●The printer should be connected to the network.

Now you can proceed to install the printer software and connect your printer:

1.Make a note of the IP address from the status screen on the printer's front panel (192.168.1.1 in this example):

2.Insert the HP Start-up Kit CD into your computer. If the CD does not start automatically, run the autorun.exe program in the root folder of the CD.

3.Click Software Installation.

4.Click Express Network Install. The PCL3 printer driver and the HP Utility will be installed.

10 Chapter 2 Installing the software

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