Connecting to an ethernet network with Mac computers

[Jeff2025]

The printer is showing that built in network capabilities are disabled. I checked the other thread on this subject but you PM'd the person asking about it, so no details were for public view. I am having an issues getting my 8600 Pro to be recognized by my devices that are all connected via ethernet cables to my router. I do have an ethernet hub but I connected my printer directly into the router for a more direct connection. 

How do I get this printer to be fully available on this wired network? Thanks.

[ferRX · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jeff2025 

Go to the printer Control panel and select "Setup"

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Then go to "Network Setup"

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And select "Ethernet Settings"

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And check Ethernet information like Activated, IP address number, and some other details.

Then add your printer from your Mac - Preferences > Printers > Add Printer option

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLNJAgwXV30&ab_channel=ThinkTutorial

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Best regards,

ferRX.

[Jeff2025]

"Built in network capabilities have been disabled. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up the printer" is what shows after clicking Network in the Settings screen. 

[ferRX]

Ok, then try a reset with the printer options, follow steps from the next video:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_J5huLCDyM&ab_channel=InkJoy

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* Click Accepted Solution when question is answered.

Best regards,

ferRX.

[Jeff2025]

I reset to Factory Defaults, removed the printer from each of my devices, added them back & now all devices print. The video you sent wasn't any help. When they said to hit the home button, then back, then home 2 more times, the back button wasn't appearing nor the home button after the 1st click on home, so I just figured a full reset would work, & it did.

Thanks for your help. 

[ferRX]

Ok, great 😊, nice to know that full reset worked !

Best regards,

ferRX.

[jimy980]

My HP 8600 Pro says built-in network features are disabled. I connected it directly to the router with an Ethernet cable, but my devices still can't find it. How can I get it to work on my wired network?

[hcgxgjxgffc]

Try restoring and re-enabling the wired interface on the printer: go to Setup > Network > Restore Network Defaults, reboot, then under Network > Wired (Ethernet) turn it back on. Ensure the Ethernet LED is lit on both printer and router, then print a Network Configuration page to confirm it’s getting a valid IP.

[Jeff2025]

My way worked, not the 1 from you or the video. Just wanted to make that clear.