HP Designjet Z3100 Photo Printer Series - Users Guide

Choose which connection method to use
The following methods can be used to connect your printer.
Connection type Speed Cable length Other factors
Fast Ethernet Fast; varies according to
network traffic
Long (100 m=328 ft) Requires extra equipment (switches)
Jetdirect print server
(optional accessory)
Moderate; varies
according to network
traffic
Long (100 m=328 ft) Requires extra equipment (switches)
Provides additional features
See
http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect/ for
more details
USB 2.0 Very fast Short (5 m=16 ft)
NOTE The speed of any network connection depends on all components used in the network,
which can include network interface cards, hubs, routers, switches, and cables. If any one of
these components cannot operate at high speed, you will have a low-speed connection. The
speed of your network connection can also be affected by the total amount of traffic from other
devices on the network.
Connect to a network (Windows)
Before you begin, check your equipment:
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The printer should be set up and on.
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The Ethernet hub or router should be on and functioning correctly.
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All computers on the network should be on and connected to the network.
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The printer should be connected to the network.
Now you can proceed to install the printer software and connect your printer:
1. Make a note of the IP address from the status screen on the printer's front panel (192.168.1.1 in
this example):
2. Insert the HP Start-Up Kit DVD into your computer. If the DVD does not start automatically, run the
START.EXE program in the root folder of the DVD.
3. Click Install. The printer driver, HP Easy Printer Care, and HP Color Center are installed.
10 Chapter 2 Installing the software ENWW
Installing the software