HP DeskJet 6983 User Manual

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HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide11
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1.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network hub, switch, or router.
Note: A network cable and a USB cable cannot be used at the same time.
2.Verify that the Network icon is on . If not, check the cable connections.
3.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow t\
he 
onscreen instructions.
Go to page 12 to set up additional computers.
Go to page 12 to set up additional computers
1.Connect the printer...

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Install software on additional computers
If you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on each 
computer that will use the printer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure that you 
choose the connection type between the network and your printer (not between your 
computer and the network). Select Wired if the printer is connected to the network 
with a wired connection or select...

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Follow these steps to connect to the printer using the factory default ad hoc network 
settings:
Windows users
1.Verify the printer is powered on and idle, and that the blue Wireless Status light is 
illuminated. If the Wireless Status light is not illuminated:
a.Open the top cover of the printer.
b.Press the SES button twice (two presses within 3 seconds). The wireless radio 
(and the Wireless Status light) will turn on and stay on.
c.Close the top...

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Additional computers
You must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. Follow 
steps 5 through 7 above to install the printer software on other network computers. 
Advanced setup
For instructions on configuring the printer to operate on ad hoc networks other than 
the hpsetup factory default, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support.
802.11g
The printer defaults to 802.11b in ad hoc...

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5.On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click 
Next.
6.Proceed through the next several screens to find the printer on the network.
7.On the Confirm or Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button.
8.On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button.
The printer embedded Web server (EWS) opens.
9.On the EWS, click the Networking tab.
10.Under the Connections heading, click Wireless...

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12.Enter the wireless network settings for the wireless network to which you want to 
connect the printer:
Under the Network Name heading, enter the network name (such as 
“MyNetwork”) in the SSID box.
Under the Network Settings heading:
Select Ad Hoc.
 Select the channel from the Channel pop-up list.
 Enter the network wireless security settings.
13.After entering the wireless network settings, click the Apply...

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Additional computers
Follow these steps to install the printer software on each computer that will use the 
printer.
1.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then double-
click the CD desktop icon.
2.Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen 
instructions.
3.Close the HP Deskjet 6980 series printer Setup Assistant when it appears.
Since the printer is already configured for the network, you...