HP Photosmart overview” on page 9
Find more information” on page 15
•“
Finish setting up the HP Photosmart” on page 17
•“
How do I?” on page 53
•“
Load paper” on page 55
•“
Print from your computer” on page 65
•“
Use the photo features” on page 85
•“
Print reports and forms” on page 99
•“
Maintain the HP Photosmart” on page 101
•“
Shop for ink supplies” on page 111
•“
HP warranty and support” on page 169
•“
Technical information” on page 175
•“
HP Photosmart D7400 series Help
HP Photosmart D7400 series Help7
HP Photosmart D7400 series Help
Chapter 1
8HP Photosmart D7400 series Help
2HP Photosmart overview
Use the HP Photosmart to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as printing photos
from a memory card. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from the
control panel, without turning on your computer.
This section contains the following topics:
•
The HP Photosmart at a glance
Control panel features
•
Display icons
•
Display sleep state
•
Menu overview
•
Enter text using the visual keyboard
•
Use the HP Photosmart Software
•
The HP Photosmart at a glance
LabelDescription
1On
2Ink cartridge door
3Color graphics display (also referred to as the
display)
4Control panel
5Memory card slots and Photo light
6Front USB port
7Photo tray
8Main input tray (also referred to as the input tray)
9Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray
extender)
Overview
HP Photosmart overview9
Chapter 2
(continued)
LabelDescription
10Output tray
11Power connection
12Ethernet port
13Rear USB port
14Rear door
*Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Control panel features
The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP Photosmart
control panel features.
*
Overview
LabelName and Description
1Display: View menus, photos, and messages. The touch screen display can be adjusted to
2Print Photos: Depending on whether you access your photos from the View, Print, or Create
3Wireless light: Indicates that the 802.11 b and g wireless radio is turned on.
4Attention light: Indicates that a problem occurred. See the display for more information.
5Cancel: Stops the current operation, exits a menu, or exits settings.
10HP Photosmart overview
different positions. This enables the user to change the display angle to accommodate various
device placements and lighting conditions.
menu, the Print Photos button will display the Print Preview screen or it will print any selected
photo(s). If no photos are selected, a prompt appears asking if you want to print all the photos
on your card or storage device.
(continued)
LabelName and Description
6Red Eye Removal: Turns the Red Eye Removal feature On or Off. By default, this feature is
turned off. When the feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye
coloring in the photo currently shown on the display.
Display icons
The following icons can appear at the bottom of the display to provide important
information about the HP Photosmart.
IconPurpose
Shows the ink cartridge status. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of
the ink cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the fill level of the
ink cartridge.
NOTE: The ink level icons will only appear if one of the ink cartridges is less
than 50% full. If the ink level for all ink cartridges is more than 50% full, the ink
cartridge icons do not appear on the display.
Shows that the ink cartridge is nearly empty, and will need to be replaced.
Shows that an unknown ink cartridge is inserted. This icon might appear if an
ink cartridge contains non-HP ink.
Indicates that there is a wired network connection.
Indicates the presence and signal strength of a wireless network connection.
Indicates the presence of an Ad hoc wireless network connection.
Indicates that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology is connected to the front USB port.
Display sleep state
To prolong the life of the display, it dims after two minutes of inactivity. After 30 minutes
of inactivity, the display goes into a sleep state and the screen shuts off completely. The
display turns back on when you touch the display, press a control panel button, insert a
memory card or connect a storage device, or access the HP Photosmart from a connected
computer.
Overview
Display icons11
Chapter 2
Menu overview
The following topics provide a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the
HP Photosmart display.
•
Photosmart Express Menu
Setup Menu
•
Help Menu
•
Photosmart Express Menu
The following options are available in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a
memory card or storage device.
Print
Overview
Setup Menu
The following options are available when you touch Setup from the Photosmart
Express menu.
Printable School Papers
Help Menu
Tools
Preferences
Wireless
Bluetooth
NOTE: The Bluetooth option only appears if an optional HP bt450, Printer and PC
Adapter with Bluetooth
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View
Create
®
Wireless Technology is attached to the HP Photosmart.
Share
Save
Help Menu
The Help menu provides quick access to key help topics. It is available when you touch
the ? icon in the idle state. You can also access this menu through the Setup menu. The
following options are available. If you select one of the first four topics, the help appears
on the display. If you select one of the last six topics, the help appears on your computer.
Insert Ink Cartridges
Load Paper
Load Paper in Photo Tray
Paper Jam
How Do I
Error Messages
General Troubleshooting
Networking Troubleshooting
Use Memory Cards
Get Support
Enter text using the visual keyboard
You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard that automatically appears
on the display when you need to enter text. For example, the visual keyboard
automatically appears when you are setting up a wireless network or bluetooth device
name.
To enter text using the visual keyboard
1. To select a letter, number, or symbol on the visual keyboard, touch the appropriate
selection.
To enter lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols
•To enter lowercase letters, touch abc on the visual keyboard.
•To enter uppercase letters, touch ABC on the visual keyboard.
•To enter numbers, touch 123 on the visual keyboard.
•To enter symbols, touch .@! on the visual keyboard.
2. After you touch the appropriate letter, number, or symbol, the selection appears in
the white space above the visual keyboard.
TIP: To erase a letter, number, or symbol, touch Del on the visual keyboard.
3. When you are finished entering text, numbers, or symbols, touch Done on the visual
keyboard.
Use the HP Photosmart Software
The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos.
It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving and
viewing your photos.
Overview
Enter text using the visual keyboard13
Chapter 2
For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software:
•Check the Contents panel on the left. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help
contents book at the top.
•If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the
Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center.
Overview
14HP Photosmart overview
3Find more information
You can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide
information about setting up and using the HP Photosmart.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up the HP Photosmart and
installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.
If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting
information, or see “
Basics Guide
HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide
www.hp.com/supportIf you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web
The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical
information.
HP Photosmart Essential animations
The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to get a brief
overview of the software included with the HP Photosmart. You will learn how
the software can help you create, share, organize, and print your photos.
Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the
HP Photosmart.
The How Do I? topic provides links so you can quickly find information on
•
performing common tasks.
The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about
•
the main features of the HP Photosmart.
The Troubleshooting topic provides information about resolving errors
•
you might encounter with the HP Photosmart.
Readme
The Readme file contains the most recent information which might not be found
in other publications.
Install the software to access the Readme file.
site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering
information.
Troubleshooting” on page 113 in this onscreen Help.
Find more information15
Find more information
Chapter 3
Find more information
16Find more information
4Finish setting up the
HP Photosmart
After you have completed the steps in your Setup Guide, refer to this section to help you
finish setting up the HP Photosmart. This section contains important setup-related
information for your device, including information on setting preferences.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Set your preferences
Computer connection information
•
Connect to a network
•
Set your preferences
You can change the settings on the HP Photosmart so that it behaves according to your
preference. For example, you can set general device preferences, such as the language
used to display messages. You can also restore the device settings to what they were
when you purchased your device. This will erase any new defaults you have set.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Set your language and country/region
Adjust the volume
•
Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/uPnP printing
•
Enable faster browsing of photos
•
Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device
•
Restore the factory defaults
•
Play a slideshow on the display
•
Finish setup
Set your language and country/region
The language setting determines which language the HP Photosmart uses to show
messages on the display. The country/region setting determines the default paper sizes
and layouts for printing. You can change these settings at any time by using the following
procedures.
To set the language
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Preferences.
3. Touch Set Language.
4. Touch the language you want to select.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
5. When prompted, touch Yes to confirm your selection, or touch No to choose another
language.
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Chapter 4
To set the country/region
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Preferences.
3. Touch Set Country/Region.
4. Touch the country/region you want to select.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
Finish setup
5. When prompted, touch Yes to confirm your selection, or touch No to choose another
to scroll through all the menu options.
country/region.
Adjust the volume
The HP Photosmart provides three levels for adjusting the volume of sounds associated
with device events and errors. The default setting is Medium.
To adjust the volume
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Preferences.
3. Touch Sound Effects Volume, and then touch the volume you want to select.
Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/uPnP printing
Set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a Pictbridge device, DPOF
file, or a UPnP device. The default setting is Photo Tray.
To set the default paper tray
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Preferences.
3. Touch PictBridge/DPOF/uPnP Tray Select.
4. Touch Main Tray or Photo Tray.
Enable faster browsing of photos
You can set up the HP Photosmart to enable faster photo browsing by writing small
thumbnails to the memory card. The thumbnails take up a relatively small amount of
space and are used to speed up the browsing performance of photos on the card.
NOTE: This feature is on by default.
To turn faster browsing on or off
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Tools.
3. Touch
4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.
18Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
to scroll through the options, and then touch Enable Faster Browsing.
Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device
Set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a Bluetooth device.
To set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device
1. Touch Setup.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
3. Touch Default Paper Tray.
4. Touch Main Tray or Photo Tray.
Restore the factory defaults
You can restore the current settings to what they were when you purchased the
HP Photosmart.
You can perform this process from the control panel only.
To restore the factory defaults
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Tools.
3. Touch
The factory default settings are restored.
to scroll through the options, and then touch Restore Factory Defaults.
Finish setup
Play a slideshow on the display
You can set up the HP Photosmart to play a slideshow on the display, similar to a
screensaver on a computer, when you are not using the device.
There are two types of slideshows that you can enable:
•Store Demo: appears after the HP Photosmart is inactive for one minute and shows
a set of predefined graphics that describe features of the device. The slideshow plays
until you press a button or use the device. If the HP Photosmart remains inactive for
eight hours, the display turns off.
NOTE: HP recommends leaving Store Demo off.
•Tips Slideshow: appears only after you print from the computer. The HP Photosmart
shows a set of predefined slides with information about special features that you can
do with the device. The slideshow plays through once and then the display returns to
the main menu.
To turn the store demo on or off
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Tools.
3. Touch
4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.
to scroll through the options, and then touch Store Demo.
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Chapter 4
To turn tips slideshow on or off
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Tools.
3. Touch
to scroll through the options, and then touch Tips Slideshow.
4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.
Computer connection information
Finish setup
The HP Photosmart comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a
computer using a USB cable. You can also connect the HP Photosmart to either a wired
or wireless network. If you insert an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology into the front USB port, Bluetooth® devices such as PDAs and
camera phones can print to the HP Photosmart.
®
NOTE: In the remainder of this chapter, the HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology is referred to simply as an HP bt450.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Supported connection types
Connect using Ethernet
•
Connect using integrated wireless WLAN 802.11
•
Connect using the HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless
•
Technology
Use printer sharing
•
Supported connection types
The following table contains a list of supported connection types.
DescriptionRecommended number
USB connectionOne computer connected
Ethernet (wired)
connection
Wireless WLAN 802.11
connection
HP bt450, Printer and PC
Adapter with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
of connected
computers for best
performance
with a USB cable to the
rear USB 2.0 High Speed
port on the
HP Photosmart.
Up to five computers
connected to an
HP Photosmart using a
hub or router.
Up to five computers
connected using a
wireless router
(infrastructure mode).
One Bluetooth device or
®
computer.
Supported software
features
All features are
supported.
All features are
supported, including
Webscan.
All features are
supported, including
Webscan.
Printing from a Bluetooth
device such as a PDA or
camera phone, or a
Setup instructions
Follow the Setup Guide
for detailed instructions.
Follow the instructions in
“Wired network setup”
on page 27.
Follow instructions in
“
Integrated wireless
WLAN 802.11 network
setup” on page 29.
Follow the instructions in
“Connect using the
HP bt450, Printer and PC
Adapter with Bluetooth®
20Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
(continued)
DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performance
Supported software
features
Setup instructions
Printer sharingFive.
The host computer must
be on at all times in order
to print from the other
computers.
Bluetooth-enabled
computer.
All features resident on
the host computer are
supported. Only printing
is supported from the
other computers.
Wireless Technology”
on page 21.
Follow the instructions in
“Use printer sharing”
on page 26.
Connect using Ethernet
The HP Photosmart supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet network connections.
For detailed instructions on connecting the HP Photosmart to an Ethernet (wired) network,
see “
Wired network setup” on page 27.
Connect using integrated wireless WLAN 802.11
The HP Photosmart uses an internal networking component that supports a wireless
network. For detailed instructions on connecting the HP Photosmart to a wireless (802.11)
network, see “
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 29.
Connect using the HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology
HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology allows you to
print images from most Bluetooth devices, including computers. Simply insert the HP
bt450 into the front USB port and print from a Bluetooth device such as a PDA or camera
phone.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Find the device name and address
Set Bluetooth security for the HP Photosmart
•
Use a Bluetooth® connection to print from your computer
•
Finish setup
Find the device name and address
Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses when they communicate with each
other, so you might need to find out the device address of the HP Photosmart in order to
establish a connection. Also, some Bluetooth devices display the name of the printer
when connected. If you do not want the default name displayed as the name of the
HP Photosmart, you can change the device name.
To find out the device address of the HP Photosmart
1. Insert the HP bt450 into the front USB port.
2. Touch Setup on the display.
Computer connection information21
Finish setup
Chapter 4
3. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
4. Touch Device Address.
The Device Address is read only.
5. To enter the address into your device, follow the instructions that came with your
Bluetooth device.
6. Touch OK to exit the Setup menu.
To change the device name of the HP Photosmart
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
3. Touch Device Name.
NOTE: The HP Photosmart ships with the predefined name of Photosmart
D7400.
4. Touch Change.
5. Use the visual keyboard to enter a new name.
6. When you have finished entering a name for the HP Photosmart, touch OK.
The name you entered will appear on your Bluetooth device when you connect to the
HP Photosmart to print.
7. Touch OK to exit the Setup menu.
Related topics
Enter text using the visual keyboard” on page 13
“
Set Bluetooth security for the HP Photosmart
You can enable printer security settings through the Bluetooth menu on the
HP Photosmart. Touch Setup on the display, and then touch Bluetooth. From the
Bluetooth menu, you can:
•Require passkey authentication prior to someone printing to the HP Photosmart from
a Bluetooth device.
•Make the HP Photosmart visible or invisible to Bluetooth devices that are within range.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Use a passkey to authenticate Bluetooth devices
Set the HP Photosmart to be invisible to Bluetooth devices
•
Turn the Bluetooth radio on and off
•
Reset Bluetooth settings on the HP Photosmart
•
22Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
Use a passkey to authenticate Bluetooth devices
You can set the security level of the HP Photosmart to either Low or High. The default
security setting is Low. Low level security does not require authentication.
•Low: This is the default security setting. Low level security does not require a
passkey, as it does not support authentication. Any Bluetooth device within range can
print to it.
•High: High level security requires a passkey, as it supports authentication. The
Bluetooth device must provide a passkey, before the HP Photosmart will allow the
device to send a print job to it.
NOTE: The HP Photosmart ships with a predefined passkey that is set to four zeroes
"0000".
To set the HP Photosmart to require passkey authentication
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
3. Touch Passkey.
4. Touch Change.
5. Use the visual keyboard to enter a new passkey.
NOTE: The passkey must be 1 to 4 characters long, and can only consist of
numbers.
Finish setup
6. When you have finished entering your passkey, touch OK.
The Bluetooth menu appears.
7. Touch Security Level.
8. Touch High.
High level security requires authentication.
Passkey authentication is now set for the HP Photosmart.
Related topics
Enter text using the visual keyboard” on page 13
“
Set the HP Photosmart to be invisible to Bluetooth devices
You can set the HP Photosmart to be either Visible to all Bluetooth devices (public) or
Not visible to any (private).
•Visible to all: Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the HP Photosmart.
•Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that have stored the device address of the
HP Photosmart can print to it.
NOTE: The HP Photosmart ships with a default accessibility level of Visible to all.
Computer connection information23
Chapter 4
To set the HP Photosmart to be Not visible
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
Finish setup
3. Touch Visibility.
4. Touch Not visible.
The HP Photosmart is inaccessible to Bluetooth devices that have not stored its
device address.
Turn the Bluetooth radio on and off
The Bluetooth radio is on by default, as indicated by the blue light on the front of the
HP Photosmart. In order to stay connected to Bluetooth, the radio must stay on. However,
if the HP Photosmart is connected to a wireless network or you have a USB connection,
the radio is not used. In this case you might want to turn the radio off.
To turn the Bluetooth radio on and off
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
3. Touch Bluetooth Radio.
4. Touch On or Off.
Reset Bluetooth settings on the HP Photosmart
You can reset all of the Bluetooth settings on the HP Photosmart to the factory defaults.
NOTE: Only select Reset Bluetooth if you want all of the HP Photosmart Bluetooth
settings returned to factory defaults.
To reset the Bluetooth settings
1. Touch Setup on the display.
2. Touch Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
3. Touch Reset Bluetooth.
Use a Bluetooth
®
connection to print from your computer
A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to print images from a Bluetoothenabled computer without using a cable. With a Bluetooth connection you can access
many of the same printing features as with a USB connection. For example, you can
check the printer status, as well as the estimated amount of ink remaining in your ink
cartridges.
24Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
Before you print, you must connect an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with
Bluetooth
You must have Windows XP or Windows Vista and either the Microsoft Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology to the HP Photosmart.
®
Protocol Stack or the Widcomm Bluetooth® Protocol Stack installed in order to connect
the HP Photosmart. It is possible to have both the Microsoft Stack and the Widcomm
Stack on your computer, but you use only one of them to connect the HP Photosmart.
•Microsoft stack If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista
installed on your computer, then your computer has the Microsoft Bluetooth
Stack. The Microsoft stack allows you to install an external Bluetooth
automatically. If your Bluetooth
install automatically, then you do not have the Microsoft stack on your computer.
Check the documentation that came with the Bluetooth
®
adapter supports the Microsoft stack but it does not
®
adapter to see if it supports
®
®
adapter
Protocol
the Microsoft stack.
®
•Widcomm stack: If you have an HP computer with Bluetooth
built in, or if you have
installed an HP bt450, then your computer has the Widcomm stack. If you have an
HP computer and plug in an HP bt450, it will install automatically using the Widcomm
stack.
To install and print using the Microsoft stack
1. Make sure that you have installed the HP Photosmart software on the computer.
Finish setup
NOTE: The purpose of installing the software is to make sure the printer driver
is available for the Bluetooth
®
connection. Therefore, if you have already installed
the software, you do not need to reinstall it. If you want both a USB and a
Bluetooth
®
connection to the HP Photosmart, install the USB connection first. For
more information, see the Setup Guide. However, if you do not want a USB
connection, select Directly to the computer on the Connection Type screen.
Also, on the Connect Your Device Now screen, select the check box next to If
you are unable to connect your device now... at the bottom of the screen.
2. Attach an HP bt450 to the front USB port of the HP Photosmart.
®
3. If you are using an external Bluetooth
computer is started and then attach the Bluetooth
computer. If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista installed,
the Bluetooth
Bluetooth
If your computer has Bluetooth
®
drivers are installed automatically. If you are prompted to select a
®
profile, select HCRP.
®
adapter for your computer, make sure your
®
adapter to a USB port on the
built in, just make sure the computer is started.
4. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes (or click
Control Panel, and then Printers).
5. Double-click the Add Printer icon (or click Add a printer).
6. Click Next, and then select A Bluetooth Printer.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
8. Print as you would to any printer.
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To install and print using the Widcomm stack
1. Make sure that you have installed the HP Photosmart software on the computer.
Finish setup
2. Attach an HP bt450 to the front USB port of the HP Photosmart.
3. Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop or in the taskbar.
4. Click View devices in range.
5. Once the available printers are discovered, double-click the name of HP Photosmart
6. Print as you would to any printer.
Use printer sharing
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an
HP Photosmart connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer
sharing.
The computer directly connected to the HP Photosmart acts as the host for the printer
and has full software functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a client,
has access only to the print features. You must perform other functions from the host
computer or from the control panel on the HP Photosmart.
NOTE: The purpose of installing the software is to make sure the printer driver
is available for the Bluetooth
the software, you do not need to reinstall it. If you want both a USB and a
Bluetooth
®
connection to the HP Photosmart, install the USB connection first. For
®
connection. Therefore, if you have already installed
more information, see the Setup Guide. However, if you do not want a USB
connection, select Directly to the computer on the Connection Type screen.
Also, on the Connect Your Device Now screen, select the check box next to Ifyou are unable to connect your device now... at the bottom of the screen.
to finish the installation.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
Connect to a network
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
If you want to:See this section:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.“Wired network setup” on page 27
Connect to a wireless network with a wireless
router (infrastructure).
Connect directly to a wireless-capable
computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).
Install the HP Photosmart software for use in a
networked environment.
26Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
“Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
setup” on page 29
“Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 33
“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 36
(continued)
If you want to:See this section:
Add connections to more computers on the
network.
Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection.
NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if
you first installed the HP Photosmart with a USB
connection, and you now want to change to
either a wireless or Ethernet network
connection.
View or change the network settings.“Manage your network settings” on page 38
Find troubleshooting information.“Network troubleshooting” on page 125
NOTE: You can connect the HP Photosmart to either a wireless or wired network,
but not both at the same time.
Wired network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a router, switch, or hub using
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP Photosmart software for a network
connection. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.
“Connect to additional computers on a
network” on page 37
“Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection”
on page 38
Finish setup
To set up the HP Photosmart on a wired
network, you need to do the following:
First, collect all of the required materials.“What you need for a wired network”
Next, connect to a wired network.“Connect the HP Photosmart to the network”
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
See this section:
on page 28
on page 28
on page 36
Connect to a network27
Finish setup
Chapter 4
What you need for a wired network
Before you connect the HP Photosmart to a network, make sure you have all of the
required materials.
A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet
❑
port.
CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
❑
Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they
are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each
has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45
connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone
connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.
A desktop computer or laptop with an Ethernet connection.
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NOTE: The HP Photosmart supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card
(NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.
Connect the HP Photosmart to the network
To connect the HP Photosmart to the network, use the Ethernet port on the back of the
device.
To connect the HP Photosmart to the network
1. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the HP Photosmart.
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2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the HP Photosmart.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available port on your Ethernet
router or switch.
4. Once you have connected the HP Photosmart to the network, install the software.
Related topics
“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 36
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use
a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the HP Photosmart and the other
network elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or
access point, this is called an infrastructure network.
Finish setup
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