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Adding the Printer through a Network Connection via the Print & Fax Preferences Pane

Important

  • Connect the machine to the network in advance and turn it on.

  • Specify the machine's IP address on its control panel in advance.

1On the [Apple] menu, click [System Preferences...], and then click the [Print & Fax].

2Click [plus].

3Click [IP].

4From the [Protocol:] menu, select [HP Jetdirect - Socket].

5In the [Address:] field, enter the IP address or the host name of the printer you want to use.

6Select [Select Printer Software...] in the [Print Using:] field.

For Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use...] in the [Printer Using:] field.

7Select the name of the printer you want to use in the list, click [OK], and then click [Add].

For Mac OS X 10.5.x, select the name of the printer you want to use in the list, and then click [Add].

To use an option, select the option in [Installable Options], and then click [Continue].

The IP address of the added printer appears in [Print & Fax].

8Click [Quit System Preferences].

Note

  • If printing is too slow with protocol [LPD (Line Printer Daemon)], select protocol [HP Jetdirect - Socket].