HP Officejet 7300 Network Guide - Page 6
Get started, Choose a network type, Use the network management tools, Switch from a USB connection - printer
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1 Get started This guide complements the information in the printed Setup Guide and the User Guide that came with your HP all-in-one. It describes how to set up your HP all-in-one in a network, which includes configuring and connecting the device, and installing the software. This guide also provides examples of recommended networks, network management information, and troubleshooting tips. Connecting your HP all-in-one to a network enables you to share your HP all-in-one and all of its capabilities with every computer on the network. However, if you do not intend to connect to a network and want a direct USB connection instead, please see the Setup Guide for information. Use this chapter to help you find information on the following topics: ● Choose a network type ● Use the network management tools ● Switch from a USB connection to a network connection ● Connect additional computers ● Get HP support Note For definitions of terms used in this guide, see the Glossary. Choose a network type There a number of different ways to set up an Ethernet network environment for your HP all-in-one. For ideas, please see Choose a recommended Ethernet network. Use the network management tools For information on using the HP all-in-one management tools, see Manage your network. Switch from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install your HP all-in-one with a USB connection, you can later switch to a network connection. To switch a USB connection to a network connection 1 Unplug the USB connection from the back of your HP all-in-one. 2 Connect your HP all-in-one, as described in Connect with an Ethernet cable. 3 Install the software, as described in Install the software. 4 When the installation is complete, access the printer icons on your computer as follows: - For Windows XP: Open the Printers and Faxes folder. - For Windows 9.x or Windows 2000: Open the Printers folder. - For Macintosh OS X: Open the Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities list. 5 Check to see if the USB printer icon for your HP all-in-one is there. If it is, delete it. HP all-in-one Network Guide 3