HP Deskjet 9800 Printer series - Manual (Page 25)

Connecting to a network
Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly to a network via an
optional HP Jetdirect external print server. This configuration provides better performance than
printing through a computer, flexibility in preparing a location for the printer, and the ability to share
the printer with both Windows and Macintosh users.
For information about setting up HP Jetdirect external print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware
and software installation guides. For more information on purchasing HP Jetdirect external print
servers, see
HP supplies and accessories .
Installing printer software and sharing the printer (Windows)
Choose the installation option for the type of network you have:
■ Client/server network: If your network has a computer acting as a dedicated print server, install
the printer software on the server (see
Connecting to a network ), and then install the printer
software on the client computers (see Installing printer software and sharing the printer ).
■ Peer-to-peer network: If you have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print
server), install the software on the computers that will be using the printer (see
Connecting to a
network ).
In addition, you can connect to a network printer in both types of networks using the Add Printer
wizard in Windows.
To install the software on a network
Use the following steps to install the printer software in the following networking scenarios:
Your network has a computer acting as a dedicated print server.
You have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server).
1 Connect the printer to the network.
2 Close any programs that are open.
3 Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD menu starts automatically.
Connecting to a network 15