5 installing the printer software, Software installation, 6 ethernet lights – HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

Page 53: Link light, Activity light, Ethernet lights, Installing the printer software, Printer software

Advertising
background image

5.4.5 Installing the printer software

Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following

items:

• The printer is set up and powered on.
The network

hub

,

switch

, or

router

is powered on and functioning properly.

• All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network.
• The

printer is installed

on the network.

Software installation

For instructions on installing the printer software, see the network guide that came

with the printer.

5.4.6 Ethernet lights

The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection.

Link light

The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and

powered on.

State of the Link light State of the printer
On

Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.
The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet

cable is connected to the printer.

Off

Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.

Activity light

The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the

Ethernet connection.

HP Deskjet 6800 series printer User's Guide

53

Advertising