HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Reference (external)
Create a new TCP/IP port for a direct connection
Perform the following when the product is connected via the network without using a print server and a
printer port does not exist:
1. On the Start menu, click the Settings option, and then
Windows 2000: Click the Printers option.
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Windows XP Home: Click the Printers and Other Hardware Devices option.
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Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003: Click the Printers and Faxes option.
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Windows Vista: Under the Hardware and Sound category, click the Printer option.
2. Click the Add a printer option on the Printer Tasks pane.
3. Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box.
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