how to connect printer directly with ethernet cable to my laptop

[Nonni44]

My DSL line, internet connection, took a direct lighting hit on July 11. My provider is not coming to fix until August 7. In the meantime I have legal papers that must be printed and sent via regular mail and papers to my cancer doctor. I have tried to move my printer from wireless to being connected with an ethernet cable. It will not print a job when I send to it. I can get the printer to print out the configuration page, but no jobs. I am desperate for help. How can I accomplish a direct connection?

[Raj_05]

Hi @Nonni44,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand the urgency of your situation. Here's a step-by-step guide to connect your HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 directly to your laptop using an Ethernet cable.

Check Ethernet Cable and Connections

• Ensure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both your printer and your laptop.

Assign a Static IP Address to the Printer

Print Configuration Page: Since you already printed the configuration page, look for the printer’s IP address. You might need this for manual configuration.

Access Printer Settings:

• Press the Setup button on the printer’s control panel.
• Navigate to Network > Wired Network > IPv4.
• Set a static IP address if needed. This is typically done through a menu option like Manual IP Address. Enter a suitable IP address that is in the same range as your laptop's network but not conflicting with other devices (e.g., 192.168.1.100).

Configure the Printer on Your Laptop

Open Printer Settings:

• Go to Control Panel on your laptop.
• Select Devices and Printers or View devices and printers.

Add a Printer:

• Click Add a printer.
• Choose The printer that I want isn't listed.

Add a Printer Manually:

• Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname.
• Click Next.
• For Device type, select TCP/IP Device.
• Enter the printer’s IP address that you set earlier.

[Raj_05]

Install Printer Driver:

• The laptop should detect the printer and install the necessary drivers. If prompted, download the driver from HP’s official website.
• If the printer driver is already installed, ensure it is set as the default printer.

Print a Test Page:

• After the installation is complete, try printing a test page to ensure everything is working.

Troubleshoot

• Check Firewall/Security Settings: Ensure that your laptop’s firewall or security software is not blocking the printer connection.
• Network Conflicts: Verify that no other devices are using the same IP address as your printer.
• Restart Devices: Sometimes, restarting both your laptop and the printer can resolve connection issues.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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