NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher must be installed on the computer
system to run the installation program.
In addition, you must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver on
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.

When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect it after you install the
software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest
setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see

Connect the device

before installing the software

This section contains the following topics:

•

Direct connection

•

Network connection

Direct connection

You can connect the device directly to your computer using a USB cable.

NOTE: If you install the device software and connect the device to a computer
running Windows, you can connect additional devices to the same computer with USB
cables without reinstalling the device software.

When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect the device after you install
the software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest

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Configure the device (Windows)

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