HP Designjet 4520 Printer series - Manual (Page 20)

Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection type Speed Cable length Other factors
Gigabit Ethernet Very fast; varies according to
network traffic Long (100 m=328 ft.) Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Jetdirect print server (optional
accessory) Moderate; varies according to
network traffic Long (100 m=328 ft.) Requires extra equipment
(switches).
Useful for wireless or
AppleTalk connection, and for
Novell printing.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Very fast Short (4.5 m=15 ft.) Windows only.
USB 2.0 (optional accessory) Very fast Short (5 m=16 ft.)
NOTE: The speed of any network connection depends on all components used in the network, which
may include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches and cables. If any one of these components
is not capable of high-speed operation, you will find that you have a low-speed connection. The speed
of your network connection can also be affected by the total amount of traffic from other devices on the
network.
NOTE: There are various possible ways of connecting the printer to a network, but only one of them
can be active at a time; with the exception of the Jetdirect print server, which can be active at the same
time as one other network connection.
Connect to a network (Windows)
Once the network cable is connected and the printer is powered up, it automatically obtains an IP
address. You need to perform the following steps to configure the printer in the network:
1. Go to the front panel and select the icon.
2. The front panel will display some information, including the printer's IP address. Make a note of the
IP address (16.23.61.128 in this example).
3. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit CD into your computer. If the CD does not autorun, run the
AUTORUN.EXE program in the root folder of the CD.
4. Click the Express Network Install button.
5. The configuration program will look for printers connected to your network. When the search has
finished, a list of printers will be displayed. Identify your printer by its IP address and select it from
the list.
If your printer does not appear in the list, select Help me find my network printer and click
Next. In the next screen, give the IP address of your printer.
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