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Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection type Speed Cable length Other factors
Gigabit Ethernet Very fast; varies according to
network traffic
Long: 100 m (328 ft) Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Jetdirect print server (optional
accessory)
Moderate; varies according to
network traffic
Long: 100 m (328 ft) Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Useful for wireless or
AppleTalk connection, and for
Novell printing.
NOTE: The speed of any network connection depends on all components used in the network, which may
include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches and cables. If any one of these components is not
capable of high-speed operation, you will find that you have a low-speed connection. The speed of your
network connection can also be affected by the total amount of traffic from other devices on the network.
NOTE: There are various possible ways of connecting the printer to a network, but only one of them can be
active at a time; with the exception of the Jetdirect print server, which can be active at the same time as one
other network connection.
Connect to a network (Windows)
Once the network cable is connected and the printer is powered up, it automatically obtains an IP address.
You need to perform the following steps to configure the printer in the network:
1. Go to your printer's front panel and press the Menu key if necessary until you see the following screen.
Note the IP address of your printer (192.168.1.1 in this example).
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your computer. If the DVD does not autorun, run the setup.exe
program in the root folder of the DVD.
3. Press the Install button.
4. The Printer Software download page should open, click on “Download Windows Installer” and the
Software Configuration package download should start. Once the Software Configuration package has
been downloaded it should be executed by clicking on it.
5. The configuration program will look for printers connected to your network. When the search has
finished, a list of printers will be displayed. Identify your printer by its IP address and select it from the
list.
If your printer does not appear in the list, select Help me find my network printer and click Next. In the
next screen, give the IP address of your printer.
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