Change the connection type – HP Officejet 7612 Wide Format e-All-in-One User Manual

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the setup has completed, the network printer drivers can be installed by opening the

printer's HP folder in Programsor All Programs, clicking Printer Setup and Software , and

selecting Connect a new printer.

TIP: You can also set up wireless communication by entering or changing individual wireless

settings. To change these settings, on the Network tab, click Advanced in the Wireless (802.11)

section on the left, change the wireless settings, and then click Apply.

Change the connection type

After you have installed the HP software and connected the printer to your computer or to a network,

you can use the HP software to change the connection type (for example, from a USB connection to

a wireless connection).

NOTE: If you are changing to a wireless connection, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been

connected to the printer. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the printer's wireless capabilities.

Also, you might be prompted to temporarily connect a USB cable during the setup process.

To change the connection type, do one of the following:

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Change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection

On the printer control panel, touch (Wireless), and then touch Settings.

Touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then touch Continue.

Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

NOTE: If you cannot find the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password (WPA

Change from a USB connection to a wireless connection

Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Windows

On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, select your

printer name, and then click Printer Setup & Software.

- Or -

On the Start screen, click Printer Setup & Software.

Click Convert a USB connected printer to wireless.

Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

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