HP Officejet 5500 Series Printer Network Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for configuring the HP Officejet 5500 Series all‑in‑one printer on a network. It covers choosing a network type, installing the required software, and switching from a USB connection to an Ethernet or wireless network.

The document includes recommended Ethernet configurations, details on connecting to wired or wireless networks, and troubleshooting tips for common network issues. It also explains how to add additional computers and access HP support resources. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Get started
• Choose a network type
• Use the network management tools
• Switch from a USB connection to a network connection
• Connect additional computers
• Choose a recommended Ethernet network
• Ethernet connection to a wired network with DSL or cable Internet access
• Ethernet connection to a wireless network
• Network troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

How can I switch my HP all‑in‑one from a USB connection to a network connection?

Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP all‑in‑one, connect an Ethernet cable, install the software, and then access the printer from your computer.

What Ethernet network configurations does HP recommend for the Officejet 5500 series?

HP recommends using a wired LAN (local area network) configuration for the printer.

How do I connect the HP all‑in‑one to a wireless network?

Connect the printer with an Ethernet cable to the wireless access point; the printer then uses the access point to communicate over the wireless network.