HP Photosmart D7460 Printer - Manual (Page 39)

Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection
If you first install the HP Photosmart with a USB connection, you can later change to either
a wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to
a network, you can use the general directions below.
NOTE: For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, use an
access point (such as a wireless router) to connect the HP Photosmart.
To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP Photosmart.
2. Touch Setup on the display.
3. Touch Network.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or
to scroll through all the menu options.
4. Touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard.
5. Install the software for a network connection, choose Add a Device, and then choose
Through the network.
6. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes (or Printers) in the
Control Panel and delete the printers for the USB installation.
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP Photosmart.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the HP Photosmart
to an available Ethernet port on the router or switch.
3. Install the software for a network connection, choose Add a Device, and then choose
Through the network.
4. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes (or Printers) in the
Control Panel and delete the printers from the previous USB installation.
For more detailed instructions on connecting the HP Photosmart to a network, see:
• “Wired network setup” on page 27
• “Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 29
• “Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 33
Manage your network settings
You can manage network settings for the HP Photosmart through the HP Photosmart
control panel. Additional advanced settings are available in the Embedded Web Server,
a configuration and status tool you access from your Web browser using an existing
network connection to the HP Photosmart.
This section contains the following topics:
• Change basic network settings from the control panel
• Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings
Chapter 4
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