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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 to the computer with  the USB cable. Wait for a Wizard 
screen. 
2.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow t\
he 
onscreen instructions.
Section C. USB connection
Windows XP: During installation, 
when prompted, select 
hpfipna.inf.
 Section B. Ethernet (wired) network
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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 Wireless if the printer is connected to the network 
with a wireless connection.
Once you have set up your printer on the network, you will not need to configure it 
again when you add additional computers. During the installation of a wireless 
connection, the software will discover the SSID (network name) of the existing 
network.
Wireless ad hoc network setup
An ad hoc wireless network is a direct wireless connection between a computer and 
the printer without a wireless hub or router. It is not secure and is separate from any 
existing networks. Ad hoc connections are sometimes used to configure the printer for 
a wireless network or can be used when no wireless network exists.
Devices on the ad hoc network must:
 Be 802.11b compatible (includes 802.11g devices)
Have ad hoc as the communication mode
 Have the same network name (SSID)
 Be on the same subnet
 Be on the same channel
 Have the same wireless security settings
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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 cover.
2.Search for and join the ad hoc wireless network named hpsetup. For information 
on searching for and joining a wireless network, see the documentation that 
came with your computer or wireless card.
3.Wait two minutes for the printer to obtain an IP address, and then press the 
HP Report button to print an HP Report page.
Note: The Network light will turn on and stay on when the printer has obtained an 
IP address.
4.On the HP Report page, verify the following settings:
 The network name (SSID) is hpsetup
 The communication mode is ad hoc
 The subnet mask and channel match those of your wireless network
 The IP address is something other than 0.0.0.0
If one of the above is not true, repeat steps 1 through 3.
5.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow the 
onscreen instructions.
6.On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless, and then click Next.
7.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation.
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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 mode in order to be compatible with the 
widest assortment of 802.11 devices. If your network is made up of only 802.11g 
devices, then you might want to configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode in 
order to optimize network performance.
Follow these steps to configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode while 
connected to an ad hoc network:
1.Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). For help opening the EWS, see 
the network guide.
2.Click the Networking tab.
3.Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11).
4.Click the Advanced tab.
5.Scroll to the bottom of the Web page, and clear the In an ad hoc network use 
802.11b behavior check box.
6.Click the Apply button, and then close the EWS.
Macintosh users
Ad hoc or computer-to-computer
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 cover.
2.Make sure the Airport protocol is turned on. To configure the Airport protocol, 
open System Preferences, double-click Network, and then choose Airport from the 
Show pop-up menu.
3.Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then double-
click the CD desktop icon.
4.Double-click the HP Deskjet 6980 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen 
instructions.
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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 (802.11).
11.On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the Advanced tab.
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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 button, and then close 
the EWS.
14.On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center.
15.Click Add Printer.
16.Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using:
17.Select the printer, and then click the Add button.
18.Close Print Center. Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later
Select Rendezvous (renamed 
Bonjour in Mac OS X 10.4).Mac OS X 10.2.2 and earlier
Select HP IP Printing, and then click 
the Discover button.
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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 do not need to use the 
setup assistant.
4.Open Print Center, and then follow steps 14 through 18 in the previous section.
802.11g
The printer defaults to 802.11b in ad hoc mode in order to be compatible with the 
widest assortment of 802.11 devices. If your network is made up of only 802.11g 
devices, then you might want to configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode in 
order to optimize network performance. 
To configure the printer to operate in 802.11g mode while connected to an ad hoc 
network, follow the steps under “802.11g” on page 14.
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