How to Configure an HP LaserJet Printer on a Network

1. Click 'Menu,' and press the down arrow until you see 'Information.' Press the green check mark button. Press the down arrow until you see 'Print Configuration.' Press the green check mark button. On older models, Press 'Menu,' and click 'Item' until you see 'Print Configuration.' Press 'Select.'
2. Wait for the configuration page to print. Note the IP Address, on the second page of the configuration document.
3. Click 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
4. Click 'File,' 'Add Printer' and 'Next.' Select 'Local printer attached to this computer,' and deselect 'Automatically Detect.'
5. Click 'Create new port,' and select 'Standard TCP/IP' from the drop-down menu. Click 'Next' to close this window, and click 'Next' again when the next window opens.
6. Type the IP Address in the box labeled 'Printer Name or IP Address.' Click 'Next.'
Setting the Printer as Your Default Printer
1. Click 'Start' and 'Control Panel.'
2. Double-click on 'Printers and Faxes.' Right-click on the printer you installed.
3. Click 'Make default.'