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P4000 Quick Install Guide  

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USB Data Cable

PC

Ethernet Data Cable

Network

Print

Server

Network

Wireless

Adapter

Wireless

Access Point

Wireless Print Server

Local connection to a PC using the USB data port

Benefits

Secure—users print cards from one PC

Simple—quickest and easiest way to start
printing cards

See “Local USB Installation on page 4

Network connection using the Built-in Ethernet port 

Benefits

Connects to Ethernet 10base-T

Economical—several users can send cards
to one printer

No print server required

See “Built-In Ethernet” on page 5

Network connection using a print server connected to the network 

(HP

®

 175x rev c)

Network connection using a wireless print server 

(HP 380x)

Benefits

The latest technology

Portability 

See “Wireless Print Server” on page 7

Benefits

Flexible—print server can support 
specialized protocols

Integrates the printer into your existing 
infrastructure

See “Network With Print Server” on page 6

Summary of Contents for P4000

Page 1: ...Also in this box Options USB Smart Card Cable P4000 Network Printer Guide P4000 ID Card Printer with Built in Ethernet Quick Install Guide ...

Page 2: ...r in the printer 3 Load ribbon on the ribbon cartridge Load the ribbon cartridge in the printer Close the printer cover Open the input hopper and load cards Close the input hopper Plug the printer power supply into the printer 1 Connect the power cable to the power supply 2 and to an outlet 3 Wait for the Ready light on the LCD panel to turn green Open the printer cover ...

Page 3: ...tion using the Built in Ethernet port Benefits Connects to Ethernet 10base T Economical several users can send cards to one printer No print server required See Built In Ethernet on page 5 Network connection using a print server connected to the network HP 175x rev c Network connection using a wireless print server HP 380x Benefits The latest technology Portability See Wireless Print Server on pag...

Page 4: ... data cable to the PC when prompted Follow the prompts to install the PCID Driver and Info Central Printing Preferences opens at the end of installation Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing Preferences opens Click Print Sample Card on the Printer Toolbox Congratulations you have installed the printer Complete the printer warranty registration card and install your ID software now ...

Page 5: ...to set the IP address mode DHCP or Static IP Set the IP address if needed The printer restarts if you changed settings Retrieve the IP address and record it IP Address a Insert the PCID Driver CD ROM b Click Install the Printer after the window opens Choose Direct Network during installation Set the printer IP address in the driver s Properties Ports Configure dialog box Open the Printer Toolbox w...

Page 6: ... Connect the printer to the print server using a USB cable See Step 1 b Insert the PCID Driver CD ROM c Click Install the Printer after the window opens Choose DIrect Network during installation Set the printer IP address in the driver s Properties Ports Configure dialog box Open the Printer Toolbox when Printing Preferences opens Click Print Sample Card on the Printer Toolbox Your card should loo...

Page 7: ...box when Printing Preferences opens Click Print Sample Card on the Printer Toolbox Your card should look like the factory card Set the print server IP address or network name in the driver s Properties Ports Configure dialog box a Insert the PCID Driver CD ROM b Click Install the Printer after the window opens Choose DIrect Network during installation IP Address Use HP Web Jetadmin to set up and c...

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