User's Manual

clients, have access only to the print features. HP recommends upto 5 computers for the
best performance. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the
control panel on the HP All-in-One.
To connect the product with the USB cable
▲ Refer to the Start Here guide that came with your product for information on
connecting to a computer with a USB cable.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the product until you are prompted to
do so.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
Network connection
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
If you want to: See this section:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network. “Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet)
network” on page 25
Connect to a wireless network with a wireless
router (infrastructure).
“Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated
wireless (WLAN 802.11) network”
on page 27
Connect directly to a wireless-capable
computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).
“Set up the HP All-in-One using an ad hoc
wireless connection” on page 30
Install the HP Photosmart Software for use in a
networked environment.
“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 34
Add connections to more computers on the
network.
“Connect to additional computers on a
network” on page 35
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB
connection to a network connection.
NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if
you first installed the HP All-in-One with a USB
connection, and you now want to change to
either a wireless or Ethernet network
connection.
“Change the HP All-in-One from a USB
connection to a network connection”
on page 35
View or change the network settings. “Manage your network settings” on page 36
Find troubleshooting information. “Network troubleshooting” on page 149
Learn what a specific networking term means. “Network glossary” on page 48
NOTE: You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network, but
not both at the same time.
Chapter 4
24 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One
Finish setup