HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer - Manual (Page 53)

First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer
software on each computer that will use the printer.
●
Connect the printer to an Ethernet network
● Install the printer software
Connect the printer to an Ethernet network
Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network:
1.
If necessary, set up the printer hardware.
For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the
printer.
2. Verify that the printer is powered on.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub or router .
Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or
Internet.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.
Note The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable is
connected to the printer.
5. Do one of the following:
State of the Link light Task
On Go to step 6.
Off Repeat steps 2 through 4. If the lights are still off, verify
the following items:
–
The printer is powered on.
– The network hub or router is powered on.
– All cable connections are secure.
– You are using an Ethernet cable .
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