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setup for simple sharing
Your HP Officejet can be shared by two different computers by having both
computers connected directly to the HP Officejet. Both computers must have the
HP Officejet software installed. The list below shows the supported combinations
of communication between the HP Officejet and your computers.
The following communication configurations can be used with your HP Officejet:
• HP JetDirect 200m print server connector (network) and USB (Windows
and Macintosh)
• Parallel cable adapter (parallel) and USB (Windows only)
Note: Simple Sharing is supported by connecting to the HP Officejet in one
of the following configurations: HP Officejet to two Windows computers or
HP Officejet to two Macintoshes. You cannot mix platforms, that is, you
cannot connect the HP Officejet to both a Windows computer and a
Macintosh.
Note: There can be up to 10 client computers on the network portion of the
200m print server connector and USB combination.
connect your usb port
Connecting to your HP Officejet with USB is straightforward. Simply plug one
end of the USB cable into the back of your computer and the other in the back
of the HP Officejet.
Note: AppleTalk is not supported.
connecting to the USB port on your computer
what works what does not work
Plugging into the USB port on your
computer
Plugging into the USB port located
on the keyboard
Plugging into a powered hub that is
connected to the USB port on your
computer
Plugging into a non-powered USB
hub
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