Change the connection type, Test the wireless connection – HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer series User Manual

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3.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4.

After the setup has completed, the network printer drivers can be installed by opening the
printer's HP folder in All Programs, clicking Printer Setup and Software , and selecting
Connect a new printer.

TIP: You can also set up wireless communication by entering or changing individual wireless
settings. To change these settings, on the Network tab, click Advanced in the Wireless
(802.11)
section on the left, change the wireless settings, and then click Apply.

Change the connection type

After you have installed the HP software and connected the printer to your computer or to a
network, you can use the HP 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 printer's
wireless capabilities.
You might be prompted to temporarily connect a USB cable during the setup process.

To change from an Ethernet connection to a wireless connection
1.

On the printer control panel, touch (right arrow), touch Setup, and then touch Network.

2.

Touch Wireless, touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then touch OK.

3.

Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

NOTE: If you cannot find the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password
(WPA passphrase, WEP key), see Before you begin.

To change from a USB connection to a wireless connection
Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Windows
1.

On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, click the
folder for your printer, and then click Printer Setup & Software.
- Or -
On the Start screen, click Printer Setup & Software.

2.

Click Convert a USB connected printer to wireless.

3.

Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

Mac OS X
1.

Open HP Utility. For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X).

2.

Click the Applications icon on the HP Utility toolbar.

3.

Double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection
To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection, connect the USB or
Ethernet cable to the printer.

NOTE: If you are using a computer with Mac OS X, add the printer to the print queue. Click
System Preferences in the Dock, click Print & Fax or Print & Scan in the Hardware section,
click +, and then select the printer.

Test the wireless connection

Print the wireless test page for information about the printer's wireless connection. The wireless
test page provides information about the printer's status, hardware (MAC) address, and IP

Set up the printer for wireless communication

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