Configure the device (windows), Direct connection – HP Officejet J3680 All-in-One Printer User Manual
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Configure the device (Windows)
You can connect the device directly to a computer, or you can share the device among
other users on a network.
NOTE:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later must be installed on the computer
system to run the installation program.
You must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or Windows Vista.
Only the printer and scanner drivers are supported by devices running Windows 2000.
When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect it after you install the
software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest
setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see
before installing the software
.
Direct connection
You can connect the device directly to your computer using a USB cable.
NOTE:
If you install the device software and connect the device to a computer
running Windows, you can connect additional devices to the same computer with USB
cables without reinstalling the device software.
When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect the device after you install
the software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest
setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see
before installing the software
.
Install the software before connecting the device (recommended)
To install the software
1. Close any applications that are running.
2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD
menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the Starter CD.
3. On the CD menu, click Install and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. When prompted, turn on the device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
The Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen, and the device
icon is created in the Printers folder.
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Configure and manage