HP Officejet Pro 8610 e-All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 123)

If you are already using the printer with a different type of connection, such as a USB connection,
follow the instructions in Change the connection type on page 107 to set up the printer on your
wireless network.
Change the connection type
After you have installed the HP printer software and connected the printer to your computer or to a
network, you can use the 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 wireless capability of the printer.
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:
● Change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection
● Change from a USB connection to a wireless connection
Change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection
NOTE: Check the prerequisites before you begin. For more information, see Before you begin
on page 106.
To change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection (Windows)
1. Remove the Ethernet cable from the printer.
2. Open the printer software after the installation. For more information, see Open the HP printer
software (Windows) on page 37.
Run the Wireless Setup Wizard to make the wireless connection. For more information, see Set
up the printer on your wireless network on page 106.
To change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection (OS X)
Before you proceed, go through the list at Before you begin on page 106.
1. Connect the printer to your wireless network.
2. Use HP Setup Assistant in Applications/Hewlett-Packard/Device Utilities to change the software
connection to wireless for this printer.
Change from a USB connection to a wireless connection
NOTE: Check the prerequisites before you begin. For more information, see Before you begin
on page 106.
To change from a USB connection to a wireless network (Windows)
1. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
● Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar,
select the printer name, and then click Utilities.
● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click the folder of your printer.
2. Click Printer Setup & Software.
3. Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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