HP all-in-one Printer - Choose a Network Type; Use Network Management Tools; Switch from USB to Network Connection

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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.
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