HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Reference (external)

Print sever connection

Perform the following when the product is connected via the network using a print server:

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. The Add Printer Wizard opens.

3. Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box.

4. If the product is connected via the network using a print server, select the A network printer, or

a printer attached to another computer option, and then click the Next > button.

NOTE: If the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable, or is connected via the

network without using a print server, select the Local printer attached to this computer option,

and then click the Next > button. You can also select the Automatically detect an install my Plug

and Play printer check box prior to clicking the Next > button to have the computer automatically

install the printer driver. For detailed installation instructions, see either

Use an existing port for a

direct connection on page 63 or see Create a new TCP/IP port for a direct connection

on page 71.

Figure 3-29 Add Printer Wizard — Local or Network Printer screen

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