### Set Network Communication Mode

After you have identified your printer, you must specify a communication mode for your printer and set up the appropriate network parameters for that mode.

Note: The installation utility will detect your system settings and will try to provide a recommended communication mode, but you can select a different mode if desired. Only valid options appear. Parameter values that you assign are not configured on the printer until you have finished the installation.

- Windows TCP/IP. If you will be using this printer on a TCP/IP network, the printer must be configured with valid TCP/IP parameters. Your options depend on the TCP/IP settings detected.

  - If the printer does not have valid TCP/IP settings:
    Enter a valid IP address for the printer, a valid subnet mask, and a valid IP address for the gateway into the fields provided. You should consult with your Network Administrator before assigning values.

    Click Suggest Settings to have TCP/IP parameters automatically entered by the installation utility.

    Use the default port name checkbox (Windows NT , 2000 and XP). Check this box to use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen following the Set Network Communication Mode wizard screen.

    CAUTION: If your printer will be connected to other networks, TCP/IP settings suggested by the utility might not be globally unique and may conflict with other devices. Use caution when connecting to other TCP/IP networks.

  - If the printer already has valid TCP/IP settings:
    The current TCP/IP settings will be displayed. To change any values, click Change Settings.

    CAUTION: Changing valid TCP/IP settings can prevent access by other users. Consult with your Network Administrator before changing valid settings.

    Note: If the TCP/IP parameters have been password protected by management software, such as HP Web Jetadmin, the Change Settings button will be disabled.

- Windows IPX/SPX. The Windows IPX/SPX communication mode applies to Windows networking using the IPX protocol. For this communication mode, there are no parameter settings required. Click Next to continue.

  Use default port name checkbox (Windows NT, 2000 and XP only). Check this box to use the default port settings for your printer. If this box is not checked, the Port Name dialog will be the next wizard screen following the Set Network Communication Mode wizard screen.

#### For more information:

Glossary of Network Printing Terms