HP Photosmart 1218 Series Printer User Manual
Summary
Master your network setup for the HP Photosmart 1215/1218 color printer. This comprehensive guide details how to connect the device using three distinct methods: Local Sharing, Peer-to-Peer, and robust Client-Server configurations. Whether you are an IT professional or advanced user, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for integrating the printer into various network environments, including detailed setup procedures across Windows 95, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 clients/servers.
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows
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Table of Contents Using Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Locally Shared Printer Connection . . . . . . . . ....
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Using Your Printer on a Network Before you set up your printer, check that your computer is fully set up, operational, and meets the m inimum system requirements listed in “System Requirements” in you...
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Locally Shared Printer Connection In the locally shared configuration, the printer is connected directly to the parallel or USB port of a s elected computer that functions as a host to other computers...
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Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer 1. Set up the printer. Follow the instructions on the Quick Start poster (included in the box). Note: Make sure you do not have any peripheral devices, such as scan...
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Setting Up Windows 95, 98, and Me Hosts Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows M e Host On host installations, two methods may be used: Full installation – includes ca...
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5. In the Install From Disk dialog box, click Browse, then navigate to the hpdj.inf file. Double-click your language folder. See the language code chart on page 21. For exa mple, if your language is E...
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Sharing Your Printer on the Network 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Right-click the HP Photo Smart 1215/1218 printer icon and choose Sharing from the pop-up m...
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Setting Up Windows NT 4.0 Hosts Installing the Printer Software on a Windows NT 4.0 Host Note: You must have administrator privileges to install the printer software on a Windows NT 4.0 system. On hos...
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Minimal Installation 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer. 3. Choose My Computer as the printer connection, then click Next. 4. Select a p...
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Setting Up Windows 2000 Hosts Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 2000 Host Note: You must have administrator privileges to install the printer software on a Windows 2000 system. On host inst...
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6. Click the Have Disk button, and insert the HP Photo Smart 1200 series printer software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Note: If the printer software automatically begins installing from the CD, close th...
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Installing the Printer Software on Each Client Make sure you have installed printer software on the host and set up the printer for sharing before yo u install the printer software on the client. Add ...
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6. Accept the default name for your printer (recommended) or enter a new name. To use this printe r as your default printer, click Yes. 7. If you want to print a test page, click Yes. 8. Click Finish....
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Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 2000 Client Note: You must have administrator privileges to install the printer software on a Windows 2000 system. 1. From the Windows Start menu, select S...
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Peer-to-Peer Connection In a peer-to-peer direct network configuration, the printer is directly connected to the network via an HP Jet Direct External Print Server. Each computer on the network sends ...
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Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Printer Connection 1. Set up the printer. Follow the Quick Start poster included in the box. Be sure to connect the printe r to the HP Jet Direct External Print Server using ...
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Installing the Printer Software on Each Client Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows M e Client 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Printers....
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7. Click OK, then click OK to close the Install From Disk dialog box. 8. Click Next. 9. Accept the default name for your printer (recommended) or enter a new name. 10. Click Finish. Installing the Pri...
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Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 2000 Client 1. Install the HP Jet Direct port software on each client according to the instructions included with th e print server. 2. From the Windows St...
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Client Server Network Connection In the client server connection, you connect your HP Photo Smart 1215/1218 printer to the network with an HP Jet Direct External Print Server. Clients print to the Win...
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Setting Up a Client Server in Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 1. Set up the printer. Follow the Quick Start poster included in the box. Be sure to connect the printe r to the HP Jet Direct External Pri...
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Appendix Language Codes If you are doing an Add Printer Installation in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000, you need to browse to the INF file for your operating syste...
Manual Details
| Brand | HP |
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| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 4.82 MB |
| Published | May 30, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three ways to share my printer over a network?
The printer can be shared via Locally Shared, Peer-to-Peer, or Client Server Connection methods.
Can clients on the network access the card slots (CompactFlash/SmartMedia)?
No. Clients only have the ability to print; only the host computer in a locally shared configuration has access to the card slots.
How should I physically connect the printer for local sharing?
The printer must be connected directly to the selected host computer and should not have any peripheral devices installed between the two.