After you have identified
your printer, you must specify a communication mode for your printer and set up
the appropriate network parameters for that mode.
Note: The installation utility will detect
your system settings and will try to provide recommended TCP/IP settings, but
you can modify these settings if desired. Parameter values that you assign are
not configured on the printer until you have finished the installation.
·
If the printer does not have valid TCP/IP settings:
Enter a valid IP address for the printer, a valid subnet mask, and a valid IP
address for the gateway into the fields provided. You should consult with your
Network Administrator before assigning values.
Click
Suggest Settings to have TCP/IP parameters automatically entered by the
installation utility.
Use
the default port name checkbox (Windows NT , 2000 and XP). Check this box to
use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the
Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen.
CAUTION:
If your printer will
be connected to other networks, TCP/IP settings suggested by the utility might
not be globally unique and may conflict with other devices. Use caution when
connecting to other TCP/IP networks.
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If the printer already has valid TCP/IP settings:
The current TCP/IP settings will be displayed.
CAUTION:
Changing valid
TCP/IP settings can prevent access by other users. Consult with your Network
Administrator before changing valid settings.
Note:
If TCP/IP parameters are password protected by management software, such as HP
Web Jetadmin, the entry fields will be grayed out.
Use
default port name checkbox (Windows NT, 2000 and XP only). Check this box to
use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the
Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen.