How do I Connect to an HP J6450?
The HP Officejet J6450 All-in-One printer is a network-ready multifunction inkjet printer featuring copy, print and scan functions. The HP J6450 allows you to boost productivity with wireless and automatic two-sided photo-realistic printing. The printer is connected to a computer with a USB cable, Ethernet cable or wirelessly through an existing 802.11 wireless network. The process involves installing the software included with the printer and following the on-screen directions.
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Instructions
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Locate your wireless network name (SSID) and WEP pass-phrase or WPA key if needed. Consult the Tips section for more information.
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Close all running programs on the computer, and insert the HP Starter CD into the computer. Click "Install Network/Wireless" on the CD menu, and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, connect the USB cable, and continue following the on-screen instructions. Allow the installation to complete, and disconnect the USB cable.
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Test the connection by opening a document or website on your computer and attempting to print. If the document or website fails to print, see "Solving Wireless (802.11) problems" on page 5 of the "Wireless Getting Started Guide" (see References).
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Tips & Warnings
You must have network information available to continue with the wireless setup. HP provides a web-based tool called the "Wireless Network Assistant" that can help retrieve this information (see Resources).
For more information about connecting the HP J6450 using Ethernet or a USB cable, see the "Printer Setup Poster" (see Resources).
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Resources
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