HP Deskjet 6980 Setup Guide

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  • HP Deskjet 6980 | Setup Guide - Page 1
    up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the network or directly to your computer. If you have connection problems during setup, see the "Troubleshooting a wireless connection" or "Troubleshooting an Ethernet connection" section of the network guide. ᕡ Locate components Remove tape
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    English ᕣ Plug in and turn on the printer 1 2 ᕤ Load the paper 1 2 Load white paper. ᕥ Open the cover Lower the tray. 2HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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    . ᕧ Insert the print cartridges For each cartridge, raise cradle latch, insert print cartridge, then close cradle latch. ᕨ Close the cover After installing both print cartridges, close top cover. The printer will automatically align the new print cartridges. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 3
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    type (A, B, or C) Note: If you have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" instructions in the network guide before connecting the printer to the network. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want
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    support either SecureEasySetup or the Connect Now features, you can set up the wireless connection manually. Requires: Ethernet cable (used temporarily when installing the printer software and configuring its wireless settings during the first installation on the network) For reference during setup
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    the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from blinking to ON. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup
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    Wireless, and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on each computer. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup
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    . Windows users a. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM, and then follow the onscreen instructions. b. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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    The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. g. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. h. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). i. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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    Print Center (Mac OS X 10.2) or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 10.3 or later). If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow the instructions on page 12 to install the printer software on each computer. 1H0P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980
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    1. Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. Wait for a Wizard screen. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Windows XP: During installation, when prompted, select hpfipna.inf. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 11
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    set up your printer on the network, you will not need to configure it again when you add additional computers. During the installation of a wireless connection, the software will discover the SSID (network name) of the existing network. Wireless ad hoc network setup An ad hoc wireless network is
  • HP Deskjet 6980 | Setup Guide - Page 13
    came with your computer or wireless card. 3. Wait two minutes for the printer to obtain an IP address, and then press the HP Report button to print an HP Report page. Note: The Network light will turn on and stay on when the printer has obtained an IP address. 4. On the HP Report page, verify the
  • HP Deskjet 6980 | Setup Guide - Page 14
    through 7 above to install the printer software on other network computers. Advanced setup For instructions on configuring the printer to operate on ad hoc networks other than the hpsetup factory default, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 802.11g The printer defaults to 802.11b in ad hoc
  • HP Deskjet 6980 | Setup Guide - Page 15
    screen, click the Change Settings button. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. 9. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 10. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 11. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Advanced tab. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 15
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    Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier Select Rendezvous (renamed Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4). Select HP IP Printing, and then click the Discover button. 17. Select the printer, and then click the Add button. 18. Close Print Center. 1H6P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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    3. Close the HP Deskjet 6980 series printer Setup Assistant when it appears. Since the printer is already configured for the network, you do not need to use the setup assistant. 4. Open Print Center, and then follow steps 14 through 18 in the previous section. 802.11g The printer defaults to 802.11b
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English
HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
1
English
Follow these steps to set up the hardware and connect the HP Deskjet printer to the
network or directly to your computer. If you have connection problems during setup,
see the “Troubleshooting a wireless connection” or “Troubleshooting an Ethernet
connection” section of the network guide.
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Locate components
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Remove rear door and attach accessories
Reference guide
Printer software CD (Win/Mac)
(Includes the onscreen user guide)
Power supply
Power cord
Tri-color print cartridge
Black print cartridge
The contents of your box may differ.
Additional equipment needed for
network setup is specified later in
this guide.
Ethernet cable
USB cable*
* Purchased separately, if needed.
Network guide
Automatic Two-Sided
Printing Accessory (duplexer)
250-Sheet Plain
Paper Tray
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Start here
Remove tape and packing material
from inside and around the printer.