Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP All-in-One software on a Windows or Mac computer
connected to a network. Before you install the software, make sure you have
connected the HP All-in-One as described in the previous section.
Note 1
If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives,
make sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before
installing the software. Otherwise, HP All-in-One installation software might try
to use one of the reserved drive letters, and you will not be able to access that
network drive on your computer.
Note 2
Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your
operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of
your computer.
To install the Windows HP All-in-One software
1.
Quit all applications running on your computer, and any firewall or virus detection
software.
2.
Insert the Windows CD that came with the HP All-in-One into the CD-ROM drive
on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.
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3.
If a dialog box pertaining to firewalls appears, respond as follows:
–
The
Issues Stopping Installation
screen means that a firewall or anti-
spyware program might be running that could interfere with the HP Software
Installation. For best results, temporarily disable the firewall or anti-spyware
programs during installation. See your firewall documentation for instructions.
After the installation is complete you can re-enable the firewall or anti-
spyware programs.
Note
If the
Issues Stopping Installation
screen appears after the
firewall or anti-spyware program is disabled, continue with the
installation.
–
The
Notice about Firewalls
means that the Microsoft Internet Connection
Firewall or Windows Firewall is enabled. Click
Next
to allow the Setup
program to open the necessary ports and continue with the installation. If a
Windows Security Alert
appears for a program published by Hewlett-
Packard, please unblock this program.
4.
On the
Connection Type
screen, select
Through the network
, and then click
Next
.
The
Searching
screen appears as the Setup program searches for the HP All-in-
One on the network.
5.
On the
Printer Found
screen, verify that the printer description is correct.
If more than one printer is found on the network, the
Printers Found
screen
appears. Select the HP All-in-One you want to connect.
To see the device settings on the HP All-in-One, print the network configuration
page:
a.
Press
Setup
.
b.
Press
8
to select
Network Setup
.
c.
Press
1
.
This selects
Print Network Settings
and then prints the network
configuration page.
6.
If the device description is correct, select
Yes, install this printer
.
7.
At the prompt, restart your computer to finish the installation process.
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use.
8.
If you disabled a firewall or virus detection software on your computer, make sure
to enable it again.
9.
To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report
to the HP All-in-One.
To install the Mac HP All-in-One software
1.
Quit all applications running on your Mac.
2.
Insert the Mac CD that came with the HP All-in-One into the CD-ROM drive on
your Mac.
3.
Double-click the HP All-in-One
installer
icon.
4.
In the
Authenticate
dialog, enter the Administrator password used to access
your Mac or network.
The installer software looks for HP All-in-One devices.
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Finish
setup
5.
From the
HP Installer
dialog, select your language and the HP All-in-One you
want to connect.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete all the installation steps, including
the
Setup Assistant
.
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use.
7.
To test your network connection, go to your Mac and print a self-test report to the
HP All-in-One.
For more information, see:
●
Print a self-test report
●
Network setup troubleshooting