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Connect to additional computers on a network - wireless printer

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Network setup Chapter 1 4. On the Connection Type screen, select Through the network, 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. If you disabled any virus detection software on your computer, make sure to enable it again. 8. To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to the product. Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP All-in-One to a small number of computers on a network. If the HP All-in-One is already connected to a computer on a network, for each additional computer you must install the HP All-in-One software. During installation of a wireless connection, the software will discover the product on the network. Once you have set up the HP All-in-One on the network you will not need to configure it again when you add additional computers. NOTE: You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network, but not both at the same time. Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, you can later change to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to a network, you can use the general directions below. NOTE: For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, use an access point (such as a wireless router) to connect the HP All-in-One. To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection 1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the product to an available Ethernet port on the router or switch. 3. Install the software for a network connection, choose Add a product, and then choose Through the network. 4. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes (or Printers) in the Control Panel and delete the printers from the previous USB installation. To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection 1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product. 2. Press Setup. 12 Network setup

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4.
On the
Connection Type
screen, select
Through the network
, 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.
If you disabled any virus detection software on your computer, make sure to enable
it again.
8.
To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to
the product.
Connect to additional computers on a network
You can connect the HP All-in-One to a small number of computers on a network. If the
HP All-in-One is already connected to a computer on a network, for each additional
computer you must install the HP All-in-One software. During installation of a wireless
connection, the software will discover the product on the network. Once you have set up
the HP All-in-One on the network you will not need to configure it again when you add
additional computers.
NOTE:
You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network, but
not both at the same time.
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a
network connection
If you first install the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, you can later change to either
a wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to
a network, you can use the general directions below.
NOTE:
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, use an
access point (such as a wireless router) to connect the HP All-in-One.
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1.
Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the product to an
available Ethernet port on the router or switch.
3.
Install the software for a network connection, choose
Add a product
, and then
choose
Through the network
.
4.
When the installation is complete, open
Printers and Faxes
(or
Printers
) in the
Control Panel
and delete the printers from the previous USB installation.
To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection
1.
Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product.
2.
Press
Setup
.
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Network setup
Network setup