Connecting to a computer or network
The MFP has five ports for connecting to a computer or a network. The ports are at the left, rear
corner of the MFP.
1 Slot for connecting optional EIO devices
2 Network connection (embedded HP Jetdirect print server)
3 Foreign interface harness (FIH) port
4 IEEE 1284B-compliant parallel port
5 Fax connection (for connecting to an optional analog fax accessory)
NOTE The MFP does not have a USB port. To connect the MFP to a computer with a USB
cable, you must install an EIO card that has a USB connection.
Network connection
When installing the MFP on a network, connect the network cable to the embedded HP Jetdirect
print server before installing the MFP software.
For complete information about installing the MFP on a network, see the network installation guide
that was included with the MFP.
Parallel connection
Install the MFP software before connecting the MFP directly to a computer or to a print server with a
parallel cable.
For complete information about installing connecting the MFP directly to a print server, see the
network installation guide that was included with the MFP.
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