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Network setup e. Press until Yes, my network uses WEP encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. The visual keyboard displays. If you do not want to use WEP encryption, press until No, my network does not use encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to step 7. 6. If prompted, enter your WEP key as follows. Otherwise go to step 7. a. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and then press OK to select it. Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail. b. When you are finished entering the WEP key, use the arrow buttons to highlight Done on the visual keyboard. 7. Press OK again to confirm. The HP All-in-One will attempt to connect to the SSID. If a message says you entered an invalid WEP key, check the key you wrote down for your new network, follow the prompts to correct the WEP key, and then try again. 8. When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer to install the software. Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP All-in-One to more than one computer on a small network of computers. 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 SSID (network name) of the existing 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 an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection 1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP All-in-One. 2. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup. 3. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK. 4. Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK. This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard. Basics Guide 21

Section	Page
Contents	4
HP All-in-One overview	6
The HP All-in-One at a glance	7
Control panel features	8
Use the HP Photosmart software	10
Find more information	11
Access the onscreen Help	11
Network setup	12
Wired network setup	12
What you need for a wired network	13
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network	13
Install the software for a network connection	14
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup	16
What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network	17
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network	17
Wireless ad hoc network setup	19
What you need for an ad hoc network	19
Prepare a Windows XP computer	20
Prepare a Mac	21
Create a network profile for other operating systems	22
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network	23
Connect to additional computers on a network	24
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection	24
Manage your network settings	25
Change basic network settings from the control panel	25
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard	25
View and print network settings	25
Restore network defaults	26
Turn the wireless radio on and off	26
Print the wireless network test	26
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings	27
Set link speed	27
Change IP settings	27
Use the Embedded Web Server	28
Access the Embedded Web Server	28
Use the Embedded Web Server setup wizard	29
Network configuration page definitions	29
General network settings	29
Wired (802.3) network settings	30
Wireless (802.11) network settings	32
Bluetooth settings	35
Fax setup	37
Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing	37
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office	38
Select your fax setup case	39
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)	42
Case B: Set up the HP All-in-One with DSL	42
Case C: Set up the HP All-in-One with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line	44
Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line	45
Case E: Shared voice/fax line	46
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail	47
Case G: Fax line shared with computer dial-up modem (no voice calls received)	48
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem	49
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine	51
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine	52
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail	54
Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes	56
Set the answer mode	56
Set the number of rings before answering	57
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing	57
Test your fax setup	58
Set the fax header	58
Use the HP All-in-One features	60
Load originals and load paper	60
Load originals	60
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper	60
Load an original in the Slide and Negative Film holder	61
Avoid paper jams	64
Make a copy	64
Scan an image	64
Scan an original to a computer	65
Make reprints of your photos	65
Scan an original to a memory card or storage device	66
Scan slides or negative film	67
Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos	68
Print from a software application	70
Send a basic fax	71
Replace the ink cartridges	72
Align the printer	74
Clean the HP All-in-One	75
Clean the glass	75
Clean the lid backing	75
Clean the exterior	76
Troubleshooting and support	77
Uninstall and reinstall the software	77
Hardware setup troubleshooting	78
Fax setup troubleshooting	80
The fax test failed	80
Network setup troubleshooting	95
Wired network setup troubleshooting	95
Wireless setup troubleshooting	97
Network software installation troubleshooting	100
Clear paper jams	101
Information on ink cartridges	102
Ink cartridge messages	102
Support process	107
HP support by phone	107
Phone support period	107
Placing a call	107
After the phone support period	107
Additional warranty options	107
Technical information	108
System requirements	108
Paper specifications	108
Paper tray capacities	108
Paper sizes	108
Print specifications	108
Copy specifications	109
Scan specifications	109
Fax specifications	109
Physical specifications	109
Power specifications	109
Environmental specifications	110
Acoustic information	110
Environmental product stewardship program	110
Regulatory notices	110
Regulatory model identification number	110
Ink cartridge warranty information	110
Warranty	111

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Press

until

Yes, my network uses WEP encryption

is highlighted, and then

press

. The visual keyboard displays.

If you do

not

want to use WEP encryption, press

until

No, my network does

not use encryption

is highlighted, and then press

. Go to step 7.

If prompted, enter your WEP key as follows. Otherwise go to step 7.

Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard,

and then press

to select it.

Note

You must enter the

exact

uppercase (capital) and lowercase

(small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.

When you are finished entering the WEP key, use the arrow buttons to

highlight

Done

on the visual keyboard.

Press

again to confirm.

The HP All-in-One will attempt to connect to the SSID. If a message says you entered

an invalid WEP key, check the key you wrote down for your new network, follow the

prompts to correct the WEP key, and then try again.

When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer

to install the software.

Connect to additional computers on a network

You can connect the HP All-in-One to more than one computer on a small network of

computers. 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 SSID (network name) of the

existing 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 an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection

Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP All-in-One.

On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press

Setup

Press

until

Network

is highlighted, and then press

Press

to highlight

Wireless Setup Wizard

, and then press

This runs the

Wireless Setup Wizard

Basics Guide

Network setup