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Marlin_NG.book Page 1 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English English Edition 1 May 2004 Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Notice Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 2 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Networking the HP Deskjet 6800 series printer Thank you for buying the HP Deskjet 6800 series printer! This guide contains the following information about networking your printer: Connecting the printer to a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 1: Find the network basic wireless settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Step 2: Find the network wireless security settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marlin_NG.book Page 3 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Connecting the printer to a wireless network Getting started Has the printer hardware been set up? Follow the instructions on the setup poster that came with the printer to set up the printer hardware before connecting the printer to the network.
Marlin_NG.book Page 4 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Step 3: Install the printer software for a wireless connection The steps for installing the printer software on your computer vary by operating system and communication mode. For installation instructions, see “Step 3: Install the printer software for a wireless connection” on page 9.
Marlin_NG.book Page 5 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Step 1: Find the network basic wireless settings In order to install the printer on a wireless network, you need to know the communication mode and network name (SSID) of the network. To find these settings, consult the configuration utility for the computer network card or for the network Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Marlin_NG.book Page 6 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Network name (SSID) A network name, or “Service Set Identifier (SSID),” identifies a particular wireless network. In order to operate on a network, a device must know the network name of the network. More information For more information about wireless networking concepts, see the online user’s guide. The online user’s guide is available after you install the printer software on your computer.
Marlin_NG.book Page 7 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM The printer must share the same network wireless security settings as the other devices on the network. If the printer does not have the correct wireless security settings, other devices on the network will not be able to use the printer. To find the security settings for the wireless network, consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Marlin_NG.book Page 8 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides security by encrypting data sent over radio waves from one wireless device to another wireless device. Devices on a WEPenabled network use WEP keys to encode data. To configure the printer to operate on a network that uses WEP, you must know the WEP key(s) that the network uses.
Marlin_NG.book Page 9 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Step 3: Install the printer software for a wireless connection Software Firewall? If your computer is protected by a software firewall, follow the steps under “Configuring the printer for a software firewall” on page 52 before installing the printer software.
wireless_install.fm Page 10 Monday, July 12, 2004 12:33 PM English Infrastructure network with a Wireless Network Key Getting ready Using a USB flash drive as a Wireless Network Key is a fast and convenient way to configure a device to operate on a wireless network. In order to use a USB flash drive as a Wireless Network Key to configure the printer, you must have a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and a wireless network card installed.
Marlin_NG.book Page 11 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM With the printer powered on, plug the Wireless Network Key into the PictBridge USB port on the front of the printer. 5. Wait for the printer lights to flash simultaneously three times. 6. Plug the Wireless Network Key into the computer, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wireless network setup wizard. 7. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 8.
wireless_install.fm Page 12 Monday, June 21, 2004 2:30 PM Ad hoc English Devices on the ad hoc network must: • Be 802.11b compatible • Have ad hoc as the communication mode • Have the same network name (SSID) • Be on the same subnet • Be on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings Follow these steps to connect to the printer using the factory default ad hoc network settings: 1.
Marlin_NG.book Page 13 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 5. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. Additional computers You must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. Follow steps 4 through 6 above to install the printer software on other network computers.
Marlin_NG.book Page 14 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Macintosh Mac OS X Infrastructure network (recommended) 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleclick the CD desktop icon. 3. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6800 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 4.
Marlin_NG.book Page 15 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 6. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. English 7. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. 8. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 9. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 10. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. Go to the next page...
Marlin_NG.book Page 16 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 11. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. English 12. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. 13. On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click Next. 14. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer software installation. 15. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center. 16. Click Add Printer. 17.
Marlin_NG.book Page 17 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Ad hoc or computer-to-computer Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleclick the CD desktop icon. 3. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6800 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 4. On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. 5.
Marlin_NG.book Page 18 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. English 6. 7. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens. 8. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 9. Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 10. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Advanced tab. 11.
Marlin_NG.book Page 19 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 15. Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using: Mac OS X v 10.2.3 and later Mac OS X v 10.2.2 and earlier English Select Rendezvous. Select HP IP Printing, then click the Discover button. 16. Select the printer, and then click the Add button. 17. Close Print Center. Additional computers Follow these steps to install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. 1.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 20 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 802.11g The printer defaults to 802.11b in ad hoc mode in order to be compatible with the widest assortment of 802.11 devices. If your network is made up of only 802.11g devices, then you might want to configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode in order to optimize network performance. To configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode while connected to an ad hoc network, follow the steps under “802.11g” on page 13. Mac OS X Classic 1.
Marlin_NG.book Page 21 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Mac OS 9 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Verify that the Network light is illuminated. If not, check the cable connections. 3. Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 4.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 22 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings. 9. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. 10. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer to enable wireless communication. 11. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then double- click the CD desktop icon. 12. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6800 installer icon, and then restart the computer when prompted. 13.
Marlin_NG.book Page 23 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Infrastructure network with encryption 1. Open the AirPort Admin Utility, then do the following: Click Base Station, and then select Equivalent Network Password. b. Write down the WEP key on a piece of paper. c. Close the AirPort Admin Utility. English a. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 3.
Marlin_NG.book Page 24 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Start Wizard button to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the printer settings, including the WEP key you wrote down in step 1. English 8. 10. After the Wireless Configuration Wizard is finished, close the EWS. 11. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer to enable wireless communication. 12.
Marlin_NG.book Page 25 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Ad hoc or computer-to-computer Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 2. Open the AirPort Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions for joining an existing wireless network. Use hpsetup as the existing network to join. 3. Find the URL listed on the HP Report page. 4.
Marlin_NG.book Page 26 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 11. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleEnglish click the CD desktop icon. 12. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6800 installer icon, and then restart the computer when prompted. 13. Open Chooser, and then select the HP Inkjet 6.x icon. 14. When asked if you want the computer to scan for TCP/IP network printers, click Yes. 15. Select the printer, and then close Chooser.
Marlin_NG.book Page 27 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Troubleshooting a wireless connection English During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed.
Marlin_NG.book Page 28 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Check the Network light Check the Network light on the front of the printer. If the Network light is not illuminated, then the printer is not connected to the network. Verify that the cable connections are secure. If the cable connections are secure, press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network.
Marlin_NG.book Page 29 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for the computer. If the first set of digits in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet.
Marlin_NG.book Page 30 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English • Verify that the computer is connected to the network Verify that the computer is connected to the network and the computer LAN or network card is operating correctly. The computer cannot find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of the printer. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated, then the printer wireless radio is not active.
Marlin_NG.book Page 31 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Try the following solutions: • Check the Signal Strength indicator English Check the Signal Strength indicator on the front of the printer. If all three bars are illuminated, then the printer is receiving a strong radio signal.
Marlin_NG.book Page 32 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • The Wireless Access Point (WAP) filters by MAC address English If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. 2. Open the configuration utility for the WAP or router. 3. Enter the printer MAC address for the printer.
wireless_trouble.fm Page 33 Monday, June 21, 2004 2:33 PM 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer Ethernet port, and then do one of the following tasks: • For an ad hoc network: connect the Ethernet cable to your computer. • For an infrastructure network: connect the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). For help opening the EWS, see page 50. 3. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4.
Marlin_NG.book Page 34 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM If the printer still does not print, try the following solutions: • Network authentication protocol is not supported by the printer English If you changed the network authentication protocols on your wireless network after connecting the printer to the network, you might have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer. The printer can support WEP authentication, WPA-AES, and WPA-TKIP.
Marlin_NG.book Page 35 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for the computer. If the first set of digits in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 36 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Connecting the printer to a wired Ethernet network Getting started Has the printer hardware been set up? Follow the instructions on the setup poster that came with the printer to set up the printer hardware before connecting the printer to the network.
Marlin_NG.book Page 37 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Step 1: Connect the printer to the network English Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. Verify that the printer is powered on. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the network hub, switch, or router. Note: Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled Internet, WAN, or Uplink. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 4.
Marlin_NG.book Page 38 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 6. Install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer (see “Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired Ethernet connection” on page 39). English 5. Note: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer be on the same subnet.
Marlin_NG.book Page 39 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired Ethernet connection Software Firewall? If your computer is protected by a software firewall follow the steps under “Configuring the printer for a software firewall” on page 52 before installing the printer software. Windows 1. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 2.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 40 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. 5. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center. 6. Click Add Printer. 7. Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using: Mac OS x v 10.2.3 Select Rendezvous. Mac OS x v 10.2.2 and lower Select HP IP Printing, and then click the Discover button. 8. Select the printer, and then click the Add button. 9. Close Print Center.
Marlin_NG.book Page 41 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Mac OS 9 Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleclick the CD desktop icon. 2. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6800 installer icon, and then restart the computer when prompted. 3. Open Chooser, and then select the HP Inkjet 6.x icon. 4. When asked if you want the computer to scan for TCP/IP network printers, click Yes. 5. Select the printer, and then close Chooser. 41 English 1.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 42 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Troubleshooting a wired Ethernet connection During installation The computer cannot find the printer If you are unable to install the printer software on the computer or discover the printer, verify the following before investigating any of the topics in this section: • All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure. • The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is powered on.
Marlin_NG.book Page 43 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • Printer and computer are on different subnets Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for the computer. If the first set of digits in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. For example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on the same subnet.
Marlin_NG.book Page 44 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • Disable any firewall running on the computer English A software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the network during the printer software installation process. If the computer cannot discover the printer, then the printer software cannot be installed on the computer.
Marlin_NG.book Page 45 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM After installation English Printer does not print If the printer does not print, then verify the following: • The printer is loaded with paper. • The printer is not experiencing a paper jam. • The Print Cartridge Status lights on the front of the printer are not illuminated or flashing. • The printer is selected in the application from which you are attempting to print.
Marlin_NG.book Page 46 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • Printer and computer are on different subnets English A subnet is a small network that is part of a larger network. If the computer is on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might not be able to communicate. Compare the printer IP address listed on the HP Report page with the IP address for the computer.
Marlin_NG.book Page 47 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM • Software firewall is blocking access to the printer Note: The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the connection to the printer. If the computer is only running the Windows XP software firewall, then you do not need to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. To fix this problem, follow the steps under “Configuring the printer for a software firewall” on page 52.
Marlin_NG.book Page 48 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Managing the printer on a network The printer offers several tools to help you manage the printer on a network. HP Report page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Embedded Web server (EWS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Changing wireless security settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Configuring the printer for a software firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marlin_NG.book Page 49 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM HP Report page English Press the Report Page button to print an HP Report page. The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer wireless, wired, and PictBridge connections, such as the following items: • URL: The address of the printer embedded Web server. • Hardware address (MAC): The printer media access control (MAC) address. • IP address: The IP address of the printer.
Marlin_NG.book Page 50 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Embedded Web server (EWS) The printer has an internal Web page, called the embedded Web server (EWS). You can access the EWS with an Internet browser. To use the EWS, the printer must have a valid IP address and be on the same subnet as the computer you are using. Follow these steps to open the EWS: 1. Press the printer Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 2. Find the printer URL on the HP Report page.
Marlin_NG.book Page 51 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Changing wireless security settings English If you change the wireless security settings for your wireless network, you must reconfigure the printer with the new settings.
English Marlin_NG.book Page 52 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Configuring the printer for a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from unauthorized access when a computer is connected to the Internet. Popular software firewalls include: BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, and Brickhouse®. Note: Windows XP has a software firewall included. If your computer uses only the Windows XP firewall, then you do not need to follow the instructions contained in this section.
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Marlin_NG.book Page 54 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Assigning the printer a static IP address Getting ready Before assigning the printer a static IP address, you must find the following information about your network: • The IP address range of the network DHCP server • Subnet mask • Gateway To find this information, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Otherwise, see the documentation that came with the network router or switch.
Marlin_NG.book Page 55 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Assigning the static IP address Follow these steps to assign the printer a static IP address: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. When the Network light on the front of the printer is turned on and solid, press the Report Page button to print an HP Report page. 3. Find the printer URL on the HP Report page.
Marlin_NG.book Page 56 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English 8. Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the preferred and alternate DNS servers. Note: If your do not have preferred and alternate DNS servers to enter, then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 9. After entering all of the information, click the Apply button, and then close the EWS. 10.
Marlin_NG.book Page 57 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Resetting the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the factory default settings clears all the settings from the printer memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. Resetting the printer to the factory default settings may require you to reinstall the printer software. Additionally, you will also have to reconfigure the printer security settings.
Marlin_NG.book Page 58 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM English Glossary 802.11g and b: 802.11g and 802.11b are wireless standards that communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11g provides speeds up to 54 Mbps. 802.11b provides speeds up to 11 Mbps. Ad hoc network: A type of wireless network in which devices directly communicate with each other rather than through a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Marlin_NG.book Page 59 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks. Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that protect a network from unwanted entry. Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two different networks. For example, a computer on an Ethernet network may act as a gateway between the network and the Internet. Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network.
Marlin_NG.book Page 60 Friday, June 18, 2004 2:54 PM USB flash drive: A USB flash drive is a portable storage device that plugs into a USB English port. USB flash drives are sometimes called “thumbdrives” or “jumpdrives.” WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides security by encrypting data sent over radio waves from one wireless device to another wireless device. WEP encodes the data sent across the network making the data unintelligible to eavesdroppers.
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