Previous installations, Software installation, 6 ethernet lights – HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Previous installations

If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use the

printer software CD to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the

computer. Follow the steps below. The printer software installation wizard will guide

you through the installation process.

Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be

on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic

depending on the type of router used.

Software installation

Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:

1. Close all applications running on the computer.
2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired

Network.

4. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a

test page.

4.3.6 Ethernet lights

The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection.

Link light

The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and

powered on.

State of the Link light State of the printer
On

Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.
The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet

cable is connected to the printer.

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