set up hpofficejet 4680

[Poochie-17]

hp Officejet j4680

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Poochie-17,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

To set up your HP Officejet J4680 printer, follow these step-by-step instructions. This setup guide will help you prepare the printer for use, from unpacking to connecting it to your computer.

Step 1: Unpack the Printer

1. Remove the printer from the box.
2. Remove all the tape and packaging materials from inside and outside the printer.

Step 2: Install the Ink Cartridges

1. Power on the printer by connecting the power cable and pressing the power button.
2. Open the ink cartridge access door. The carriage will move to the center.
3. Remove the ink cartridges from their packaging. Be sure to only touch the black plastic on the cartridges.
4. Remove the protective tape from the ink cartridges without touching the ink nozzles or copper contacts.
5. Insert the ink cartridges into their respective slots (color in the left slot, black in the right slot) until they click into place.
6. Close the ink cartridge access door.

Step 3: Load Paper

1. Pull out the input tray.
2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left.
3. Load a stack of plain white paper into the tray and adjust the paper width guide so that it rests against the edge of the paper.

Step 4: Connect to Power and Set Preferences

1. Turn on the printer if not already on.
2. Use the printer’s control panel to choose your language, country, and set the date/time if prompted.

Step 5: Install Printer Software

1. Install the printer software from the HP website or the installation CD that came with your printer.
   • If using the CD: Insert the CD into your computer's CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • If downloading: Go to the HP website, search for ‘HP Officejet J4680 driver’, download the appropriate software for your operating system, and run the installer.

Step 6: Connect the Printer to Your Computer

• USB Connection:
  • Connect the USB cable from your printer to your computer.
  • The installation software should prompt you when to connect the USB cable during the software installation process.
• Wireless Connection:
  • Use the printer’s control panel to navigate to the wireless setup options.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your wireless network. This usually involves selecting your network from a list and entering the password.

Step 7: Fax Setup (Optional)

1. Connect the telephone cord to the printer and to a phone line if you will use the fax function.
2. Set up fax settings via the printer control panel, following the guided setup to configure fax options.

Step 8: Test the Printer

• Print a test page to ensure everything is working correctly. This can typically be done from the printer’s control panel or the last step of the installation software.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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