HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer - Install the printer software

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Install the printer software

Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items:

The printer is set up and powered on.

The network

hub

,

switch

, or

router

is powered on and functioning properly.

All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network.

The

printer is installed

on the network.

Previous installations

If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use the printer
software CD to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the computer. Follow
the steps below. The printer software installation wizard guides you through the
installation process.

Caution

It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on

the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic
depending on the type of router used.

Software installation

Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:
1.

Close all applications running on the computer.

2.

Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive.

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions. On the

Connection Type

screen, select

Wired

Network

.

4.

After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a test
page.