I need a connect my HP laser jet 4700 printer to the network but i need to buy a network card first, what is the best type i can get?
There are two ways to network your printer.
1. You can just connect your printer to your computer and make this printer shareable on your network. The disadvantage with this method is, your computer and printer must be on when the other computers on your network want to print to this printer. You do not need to purchase a Jetdiredt Print Server card.
2. The other method is to install Jetdirect Print Server card in the blank slot in the printer. This method allows all computers on your network to access the printer any time provided it is switched on.
Of course in both these cases you need a working network and router/hub.
Please advise me which method you want to employ and I can then instruct you how to set your printer up on your network.
Hi,
HP LaserJet 4700 printer comes with inbuilt network card so you don't need to install another network card. If you want to but network card for your PC then go for 100/1000 Mbps network card.
Regards
Ashly
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Hi Ashly,
Thanks a lot for your replying but actually it came without a network card although i can see a place where i can install one. i have to order one from out side my country- and the shipment process may take over a month- so that why i wanna be certain about a correct one.Kindly advise.
Salma
Hi,
i have a LAN cable network with a router. Actually i can't see any network card installed - if am doing this correctly- although there is a blank(black) space to install the card on it. I have to be certain about the correct model coz am gonna order it from out side my country. kindly advise.
Salma
Thanks Ashly, much appreciated.
Salma
First - what kind of network do you have, a LAN cable or wireless with a router/hub? Second - does the LaserJet 4700 have the option Jetdirect network card installed in the printer?
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