HP LaserJet P2010 Series - Software Technical Reference

Installation options
The HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software can be used in the following configurations:
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Direct connection. Install the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software on a computer
that is directly connected to the device through a USB or parallel port.
In this configuration, the device is not shared. A single user has complete control of the device. In
this configuration, access is available to all of the device features.
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Network connection using onboard networking (network-ready models only). Install the HP
LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software on a computer that has access to a local area
network (LAN) to which the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printer is also connected. The network-
ready models connect to a LAN through an internal HP network port.
The following are required for a networked HP LaserJet P2010 Series printer:
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An installed network that uses TCP/IP network protocol
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A cable for your type of network connection (not included)
HP recommends that you install the software before connecting the device to the computer (software-
first installation). However, if the device is already connected to the computer, you can install the
software by using the Plug-and-Play method or by using the Add Printer wizard. For more information,
see
Install the print drivers by using Microsoft Windows Plug-and-Play or the Add Printer wizard
on page 38.
Installation instructions for direct connections
To install the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software on directly-connected device, follow
these steps:
NOTE: You must have administrator privileges to install the software.
Set up and turn on the device before installing the printing-system software. Do not connect the device
to the computer until the software prompt appears.
1. Quit all open programs.
2. Insert the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If the CD does not start automatically, click Start, click Run, and then browse to and
double-click the SETUP.EXE file in the root directory of the CD.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the printing-system software.
4. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
Installation instructions for networked computers (network-ready models
only)
Each networked computer that has the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software installed
has access to all of the device features over a network connection. This access is through on-board
networking that comes standard on the network-ready models.
To install the HP LaserJet P2010 Series printing-system software on networked Windows operating
systems, follow these steps:
ENWW Installation options 37
Install Windows printing-
system components