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Accessibility
The HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of Windows
accessibility options and features. It
also supports most assistive
technology such as screen readers,
Braille readers, and voice-to-text
applications. For users who are color
blind, colored buttons and tabs used in
the software and on the HP printer have
simple text or icon labels that convey
the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the
printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also supports
Windows accessibility options such as
StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, paper trays, and paper guides
can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility
of this product and HP's commitment to
product accessibility, visit HP's Web
site at: www.hp.com/accessibility.
To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:
●Special features
●Get started
●Connect to the printer
●Print photos
●Print photos from a digital camera
●Print other documents
●Printing tips
●Printer software
●Maintenance
●Troubleshooting
●Optional accessories
●Supplies
●Specifications
●Environmental information
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Special features
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several
exciting features:
●Built-in networking capabilities: Connect to either a wired or a wireless network
without using an external print server.
●Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue printing with one print
cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink.
●Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button.
●Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
brochures with the borderless printing feature.
●Real Life technologies: Get better photos easier with HP Real Life technologies.
Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are
just a few of the many technologies included.
●Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhanced photo printing with a six-inkphoto print
cartridge (purchased separately).
HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance
resulting in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and
scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance.
●Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a PictBridge-compatible
camera using the front USB port.
●Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize print
quality for various papers.
●Quiet Mode: Use the Quiet Mode button when you require quieter printing such as
with a baby sleeping or a client in the office.
●Photo/envelope feeder: Use the photo/envelope feeder to conveniently print single
envelopes, photos, or postcards.
●Bluetooth printing: Print images without a cable using Bluetooth. Use an optional
HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter to print images from most Bluetooth devices
to the printer without a cable connection.
●Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase an Automatic
Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.
●Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase an
Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray to print two-sided documents
automatically and load small media from the back of the printer.
●Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase a 250-Sheet Plain
Paper Tray Accessory to expand the printer's paper-handling capability.
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Get started
●Printer features
●Buttons and lights
●Paper trays
●Photo/envelope feeder
●Print cartridges
●Ink-backup mode
●Automatic paper-type sensor
For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.
Printer features
The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.
1 Buttons and lights
2 Paper trays
3 Photo/envelope feeder
4 Front USB port
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1 Print cartridges
2 Automatic paper-type sensor (not illustrated)
3 Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)
1 Rear USB port
2 Wired Ethernet port
Optional accessories
Automatic Two-Sided
Printing Accessory
250-Sheet Plain Paper
Tray (optional)
Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory
with Small Paper Tray (optional)
(optional)
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Buttons and lights
Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a job,
operate in Quiet Mode, and set up a wireless connection with SecureEasySetup. The
printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
1 Power button and light
2 Print Cancel button
3 Resume button and light
4 Report Page button
5 Quiet mode button
6 SecureEasySetup button
7 Network light
8 Print Cartridge Status lights
9 Wireless Status light
For a description of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option:
●Report Page button
●SecureEasySetup button
●Network light
●Wireless Status light
Power button and light
Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.
The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a
power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and
off might cause printer failure.
The printer is designed with an auto-off feature that, when set, automatically places the
printer into a low power mode when it has been idle for 30 minutes. In this mode, the
printer continues to consume a maximum 3.0 watts of power with the radio off (maximum
5.5 watts with the radio on) and turns back on automatically when print jobs are sent to
the printer. You can manually turn the printer off by pressing and holding the Power button
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for three seconds. When the printer is manually turned off, the printer uses less than one
watt of power.
Note Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off,
and then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical
source.
Print Cancel button
Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
Resume button
The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing
a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing.
Quiet mode button
Use the Quiet Mode feature when you have an occasion that requires quieter printing
such as a baby sleeping or a client in the office. By pressing the Quiet Mode button, the
speed and sound level of the print job is reduced. To resume normal printing speed, press
the Quiet Mode button again. The button is illuminated when Quiet Mode is active.
Quiet mode can be used in Normal, Fast Normal, and Draft print modes.
If the printer is printing while the Quiet Mode button is pressed, Quiet Mode goes into
effect on the next page. The light on the Quiet Mode button will blink to show that the
mode is pending, and then turn on fully when Quiet Mode is in effect.
Print Cartridge Status lights
The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges.
1 Print Cartridge Status lights
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1.The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the
left side of the print cartridge cradle.
–The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink.
–The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced.
2.The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the
compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can
be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge.
–The light is on and solid when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge is
low on ink.
–The light flashes when the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge needs to
be serviced.
PictBridge lights
Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the front USB port using a digital camera USB
cable to print digital photographs.
1 Connection light
2 Error light
When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light
is illuminated. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid
when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in
PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes.
Paper trays
The printer has two paper trays:
In tray
The In tray holds paper or other media.
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1 In tray
Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing.
1 Paper-width guide
2 Paper-length guide
Out tray
Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.
1 Out tray
2 Photo/envelope feeder
Use the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and cards.
Raise the Out tray to load paper or other media. Lower the Out tray before printing.
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To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. If
you are printing in the Fast draft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop.
Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.
1 Out-tray extension
2 Out-tray extension stop
After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Outtray extension into the Out tray.
Photo/envelope feeder
Use the photo/envelope feeder to print a variety of media sizes including the following
documents:
●Envelopes
●Photos
●Postcards
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1 Photo/envelope feeder
Envelopes
Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes:
1.Insert the envelope into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on
facing down and the flap to the left.
2.Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending.
3.Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.
4.Print the envelope.
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Photos
Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single photo:
1.Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on
facing down.
2.Gently push the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will
comfortably go.
3.Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.
4.Print the photo.
Postcards
Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard:
1.Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on
facing down.
2.Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will comfortably
go.
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3.Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.
4.Print the postcard.
Print cartridges
Four print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1 Black print cartridge
2 Tri-color print cartridge
3 Photo print cartridge
4 Gray photo print cartridge
Note The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.
Use print cartridges
The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:
●Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print
jobs.
●Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or
other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print
cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides you with virtually grain-free photos.
●Quality black and white photos: For outstanding black and white photographs,
remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge in combination
with the tri-color print cartridge.
Replace print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
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You can find the selection number in three places:
●Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.
1 Selection number label
●Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
●Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection
numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click
the Print Cartridge Information button.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge
installation page.
Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print
cartridge
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Gray photo print
cartridge
Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo
print cartridge for ink-backup mode.
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Colors print as grayscale.
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.
Automatic paper-type sensor
The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects
optimal print settings for that media. The result is fewer mouse clicks to start printing,
and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality
papers. The sensor also checks the paper width to ensure it matches the size selected
in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that you do
not waste a sheet of paper.
When the auto paper-type sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light
to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check
paper width. If the paper width is different from the printer software, the printer warns you
and gives you the opportunity to stop printing. If the width matches, the printer determines
the paper-type setting and the page is printed.
Note The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that are
printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the Auto Two-Sided
Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray.
For more information about using the automatic paper-type setting, see Select a paper
type.
Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere
with the auto paper-type sensor.
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USB
Connect to the printer
●Wireless networking
●Wired Ethernet networking
●Connecting a digital camera
●USB
●Bluetooth wireless printing
●HP iPAQ Wi-Fi printing
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The
computer must be running Windows 98 SE or later to use a USB cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that
came with the printer.
Note A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer.
Change the printer from a USB connection to a network connection
If you first install the printer with a USB connection, you can later change to either a
wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to a
network, you can use the general instructions that follow. For more detailed instructions
on connecting the printer to a network, see the Setup Guide.
Note For optimal performance and security in a wireless network, use an access
point (such as a wireless router) to connect the printer.
To change a USB connection to a wireless connection
1.Unplug the USB connection from the back of the printer.
2.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
This runs the Setup Wizard.
3.On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next.
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4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation.
5.When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in Control Panel and
delete the printers for the USB installation.
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1.Unplug the USB connection from the back of the printer.
2.Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the printer to an
available Ethernet port on the router, switch, or access point.
3.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the
onscreen instructions.
This runs the Setup Wizard.
4.On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network, and then click Next.
5.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the network installation.
6.When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in Control Panel and
delete the printers for the USB installation.
Wireless networking
For setup information, click one of the following options:
●Wireless network basics
●Wireless security
For a description of the printer's wireless feature, click one of the following options:
●SecureEasySetup button
●Wireless Status light
●Report Page button
●Network light
●Wireless radio
●HP Report page
●Embedded Web server (EWS)
Other information:
●Resetting the printer to the factory defaults
●Troubleshooting
●Glossary
Wireless networking basics
The printer's built-in wireless communications feature allows you to connect the printer
directly to an 802.11g or 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless network without the aid of an external
print server.
To install the printer on a wireless network, follow the wireless installation instructions in
the Setup guide.
Wi-Fi
802.11g and 802.11b
Wi-Fi is a wireless communications technology that allows you to connect computers and
other devices (such as printers) to each other and the Internet without the use of wires.
The printer is compatible with two types of Wi-Fi technology: 802.11g and 802.11b.
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Both 802.11g and 802.11b operate by radio transmission in the 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz)
frequency band. 802.11g devices communicate at a maximum speed of 54 megabits per
second (Mb/s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of 11 Mb/s.
For instructions to switch the printer between 802.11b and 802.11g, click here.
802.11a
802.11a is an emerging wireless networking technology that operates in the 5 GHz
frequency band and offers communication speeds similar to those of 802.11g. The printer
cannot communicate with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection.
If you have an 802.11a wireless network, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect the
printer to the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP) in order to achieve a processing
speed comparable to that of the 802.11a network. If your wireless network supports
802.11g and 802.11b technology, another option is to switch the rest of the network to
the lower frequency to use the printer wirelessly.
To connect the printer to an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet network installation
instructions.
Adapters and access points
Adapters
While some devices, such as the printer, have built-in Wi-Fi capability, other devices
need an adapter to become Wi-Fi-enabled.
Examples of common adapters include:
PCMCIA card that plugs into the PCMCIA slot in a laptop
ISA or PCI card that can be used with a desktop computer
USB adapter that connects to the USB port on a desktop or
laptop computer
Other types of adapters are available. All adapters come with configuration software that
allows you to configure the adapter for a wireless network.
Access points
Infrastructure networks are a common variety of wireless network. An infrastructure
network requires the use of a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
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A WAP acts as a central hub for a wireless network or as a router connecting the wireless
network to another network (such as the Internet or an Ethernet network). Devices on
the network communicate through the WAP.
Wireless network examples
To see some examples of wireless networks, see the wireless network examples page.
Communication modes
There are two types of communication modes for wireless devices:
●Infrastructure mode
●ad hoc
Infrastructure mode
For optimal performance and security in a wireless network, HP recommends you use a
Wireless Access Point (WAP) (802.11b or g) to connect the printer and other network
devices. When network devices are connected through an access point, this is called an
infrastructure network. A wireless network without an access point is called an ad
hoc network.
The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network
include:
●Advanced network security
●Enhanced reliability
●Network flexibility
●Better performance, especially with 802.11g mode
●Shared Internet access
What you need for a wireless infrastructure network
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To connect the printer to a wireless network, you need the following:
●A wireless 802.11b or g network that includes a wireless access point.
●A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). You can use either an Ethernet (wired) connection or a wireless
connection from the computer to the access point. If you want to use an Ethernet
connection to the access point, follow the directions in the Setup Guide.
●Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL. If you connect
the printer on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you
use a wireless router (access point) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP).
●Network name (SSID)
●WEP key (suggested), WPA Passphrase (if needed)
Ad hoc mode
When the printer is set to the ad hoc communication mode, the printer communicates
directly with other wireless devices on the network without the use of a WAP. You might
want to use an ad hoc connection if you do not want to invest in an access point, or you
want to set up a simpler, more casual network.
Note An ad hoc is available if you do not have an access point. However, it
provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and slower network
performance than with an access point.
For a wireless ad hoc setup, you need to manually turn on the wireless radio.
Switch between 802.11b and 802.11g
The ad hoc communication mode defaults to 802.11b. The infrastructure communication
mode defaults to 802.11g. Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to change
these settings.
Note To switch from ad hoc 802.11b to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must have
an 802.11g card or adapter installed.
Wireless network settings
Devices (such as computers and printers) on a wireless network must share the following
settings:
Network name (SSID)
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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's network
name.
For an in-depth explanation of network names, see the network names page.
Wireless profiles
A wireless profile is a group of network settings unique to a given wireless network. A
wireless device might have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. In order to
use the printer, the computer must be set to the profile for the printer's wireless network.
For example, a laptop that is used both at work and at home, might have one profile for
a wireless network at work and another profile for a wireless network at home.
The printer does not support multiple profiles.
For more information on wireless profiles, see the wireless profiles page.
Wireless security
Devices on a wireless network must share the same security settings.
For a description of the wireless security options available for the printer, see the wireless
security page.
Reduce interference in a wireless network
The following tips help reduce the chances for interference in a wireless network:
●Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets,
and other electromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones,
as these objects can disrupt radio signals.
●Keep the wireless devices away from large masonry structures and other building
structures as these objects can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength.
●For an infrastructure network, position the WAP in a central location in line of sight
with the wireless devices on the network.
●Keep all wireless devices on the network within range of one another.
Printing
Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the
order received.
The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users.
For example, if five users each send a print job to the printer at the same time, the printer
accepts four of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. The user who sent the fifth print job
should wait a few minutes and then resend the print job.
Wireless network examples
There are three common configurations for wireless networks:
Ad hoc networks
An ad hoc network is a type of wireless network in which devices directly communicate
with each other rather than through a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
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For example, a simple ad hoc wireless network might consist of a laptop and a printer
communicating directly with one another.
Ad hoc networks are typically small and simple. Performance on these types of networks
can degrade if more than six devices are on the network.
Infrastructure networks
On an infrastructure network, devices, such as computers and printers, communicate
through a Wireless Access Point (WAP). WAPs act as routers or gateways on small
networks.
For example, a simple infrastructure wireless network might consist of a laptop and a
printer communicating through a WAP.
Mixed wired and wireless networks
Wireless devices often exist on a largely wired network.
In this case, a WAP is connected to the main network by an Ethernet cable plugged into
the WAP's WAN port. The WAP acts as the go-between for the wired devices and the
wireless devices. The wired devices communicate with the WAP over the Ethernet cable,
while the wireless devices communicate with the WAP over radio waves.
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For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of the following:
●Several desktop computers
●A WAP connected to an Ethernet network
●A printer connected wirelessly to the WAP
In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to the
WAP. The WAP then wirelessly transmits the print job to the printer.
Wireless profiles
A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network.
Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to have wireless
profiles for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the computer must be
set to the profile for the printer's wireless network.
The printer only supports one wireless profile.
Example
A person uses the same wireless-enabled laptop at work and at home. They have one
wireless network at work, and another wireless network at home
Each network has a unique set of wireless settings. The person creates the following
wireless profiles on the laptop:
●at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network
●at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network
Note Not all wireless devices support multiple profiles.
Wireless network
location
Officeat_work
Homeat_home
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●Network name: office
●Communication mode: infrastructure
●Security: WPA
●Authentication: WPA/PSK
●Network name: home
●Communication mode: ad hoc
●Security: WEP
●Authentication: Open System
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When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the wireless profile to at_work
in order to connect to the office network.
Conversely, the laptop must be set to the at_home wireless profile when the person is
at home and wants to connect the laptop to the home network.
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's name.
A wireless network only has one network name.
A given location, such as an office, might have several wireless networks, each with a
different network name. Wireless devices use network names to identify overlapping
wireless networks.
Caution To prevent other users from accessing the wireless network, HP
strongly recommends setting a password or passphrase and a unique SSID in
your access point. The access point might have been shipped with a default SSID
which can be accessed by others using the same default SSID. For more
information on how to change the SSID, see the documentation that came with
your access point.
Example
The printer is in an office with two wireless infrastructure networks. Each network has a
Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Note In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings.
1 Network name equals "network_1"
2 Network name equals "network_2"
The network name for one wireless network is network_1. The network name for the
other wireless network is network_2.
The printer is configured for network_1
The printer's network name (SSID) setting has been configured for network_1. The
printer can only communicate to network_1. In other words, the printer can only accept
print jobs from network_1.
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1 Network name equals "network_1"
2 Network name equals "network_2"
The laptop is configured for network_2
The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been configured for network_2. The
laptop is unable to communicate with the printer and cannot send print jobs to the printer.
1 Network name equals "network_1"
2 Network name equals "network_2"
The laptop is reconfigured for network_1
The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been reconfigured for network_1. The
laptop is able to communicate with the printer and is ready to send print jobs to
network_1.
1 Network name equals "network_1"
2 Network name equals "network_2"
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Wireless security
The printer can be configured for several wireless security options depending on the type
of wireless network of which the printer is part.
Infrastructure networks
●WPA
●WEP
●Open System
Ad hoc networks (wireless direct-connect)
●WEP
●Open System
For more information about wireless security, see the authentication and encryption
page.
Add security to the network
As with other networks, security for wireless local area networks (WLANs) focuses on
access control and privacy. Traditional WLAN security includes the use of Service Set
Identifiers (SSIDs), open or shared-key authentication, static Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) keys, and optional Media Access Control (MAC) authentication. This combination
offers a rudimentary level of access control and privacy.
If you are using an access point, you might also employ advanced forms of authentication
and encryption on the WLAN, such as the Pre-Shared Key mode of Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA-PSK).
To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security
scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use an antivirus program to protect against
computer viruses, and follow basic security rules such as setting strong passwords and
not opening unknown attachments. Other network components, including firewalls,
intrusion-detection systems, and segmented networks, should also be considered as part
of the network design.
Note If you decide to add encryption and authentication to the network after
installing the printer, change the settings on the printer prior to changing them on
other devices on the network.
Authentication and encryption
Wireless security is a complex and developing topic. This page gives a brief overview of
the basics involved in making a wireless network secure.
In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two strategies: authentication and
encryption.
A wireless security method, such as WEP or WPA, involves varying levels of
authentication and encryption.
Authentication
Definition
Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to a network,
making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access network resources.
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