HP 8700 - Manual (Page 71)

To connect the printer to the network
1.
Connect the ethernet cable to the back of the printer.
Ethernet connection on the back of the printer
2. Connect the ethernet cable to an empty port on the hub, router, or switch.
After you finish connecting the printer to the network, install the printer software. You cannot print
from a computer until you do the software installation.
●
Installing the printer software on a Windows computer
● Installing the printer software on a Macintosh
Installing the printer software on a Windows computer
Note Set up the printer as indicated in the setup instructions that came in the box.
Installation time can range from 20 minutes (Windows XP) to 1 hour (Windows 98), the amount
of available hard drive space, and the processor speed of the computer. Make sure you have
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