HP OfficeJet 4630 Wired or Wireless Network Connection (Windows)
Here you will find the needed steps and instructions on how to install your HP printer’s required drivers and other software when using it on a wired(Ethernet) or wireless network. You will also know how to convert your printer connection from a USB connection into a network install.
Connecting With a Wired (Ethernet) Network
You can start installing your HP printer on a wired (Ethernet) network by following the steps in the exact order presented here.
Step 1: Examining the requirements first
First, before we go ahead into installing the printer’s driver, let’s make sure you have a working network router and a working Ethernet cable. For detailed information about network connection and its types visit 123.hp com/oj4630
1- Ensure that you have a network router, hub, or switch with an Ethernet port that’s free.
2- If your computer is not already connected to the network, ensure that it is connected to the router, switch or hub.
3- Purchase an Ethernet cable(If not available). Avoid accidently picking up a standard telephone cable instead of the Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable ends are wide and have 8 wires, while the telephone cable is narrow and has lesser wires.
Step 2: Plugging in your printer to your network
To connect your printer to the Ethernet network, make sure you follow the instructions below.
1- Switch on the printer.
2- On the rear side of your printer, remove and dispose any plug or protective cover that you find on the Ethernet port.
3- Now plugin the Ethernet cable to the printer port, and then plugin in the other end of the cable to a free Ethernet port on the network router, hub or switch.
Step 3: Printer Software Installation
Once you’re all set and ready to begin, you can start doing as per the instructions for the installation method that you choose to use. As you perform the installation, make sure you pick the option for the network type of connection, and not the USB option. Get more knowledge about printer installation process from 123.hp com/oj4630
Downloading & Installing the software from the HP website
To get the HP printer software downloaded & installed from the HP website, follow these steps below:
1- Switch on the printer.
2- Unplug the USB cable from the printer if you have your printer connected to your computer.
3- Go to HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads.
4- Once you’ve identified and selected the right printer model, then follow the on-screen instructions to further move into the download page.
5- Select the Download option which appears right next to the full feature driver(recommended), or select Basic Drivers for other specific driver options.
Using the printer CD to install the printer software
To get your printer’s software installed on your computer with the printer CD, follow the instructions given below.
Once you have started with the installation, we require the Basic Device Software to make sure you get the complete functionality. Along with the Basic Device Software HP also provides some valuable software that will help get the most out of the printer. For Guidance about printer software installation visit our 123.hp com/oj4630
1- Switch on your HP printer.
2- Place the printer software CD into the CD drive of your computer, after a while, a software installer opens.
Note:
When you don’t have an installer open up automatically, then right click the Start button ( ) in the lower left corner of the screen, select File Explorer, select This PC, and then select the CD or DVD drive. Double-click on the Setup.exe file.
4- Once the installation window opens up, select Go Online or No thanks, I prefer the basic CD installation.
5- Go ahead and do as instructed according to the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Connecting With a Wireless Network
HP officejet pro 4630 wireless setup – This is a document that helps setup your printer to a wireless network if you’ve got a wireless network connectable printer. Make the wireless connection process easy by visiting 123.hp com/oj4630
Step 1: Collect the required network setup items
Before you move forward towards installing your printer to a wireless network, you will need to collect the following details:
1- Network name: The network name is the SSID
2- WEP key or WPA security passphrase
3- PC or laptop that is connected to the same wireless network.
4- Internet access: It is highly recommended by HP that you have Internet access though a DSL cable or other means.
5- A wireless-capable HP printer: Move and place the printer close to your computer before installing the printer to the computer. To know more about the network setup requirements visit 123.hp com/oj4630
6- USB cable: Plugin this cable to your computer only when asked during the installation process.
Gathering information with the help of an Automated tool
The HP Print and Scan Doctor is a free tool that we can use to find out and fix any printing problems and gather network information
Downloading & Installing the software from the HP website
To get the HP printer software downloaded & installed from the HP website, follow these steps below:
1- Switch on the printer.
2- Unplug the USB cable from the printer if you have your printer connected to your computer. Get to know more by visiting 123.hp com/oj4630
3- Go to HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads.
4- Once you’ve identified and selected the right printer model, then follow the on-screen instructions to further move into the download page.
5- Select the Download option which appears right next to the full feature driver(recommended), or select Basic Drivers for other specific driver options.
Selecting the right wireless connection setup option
Select the options that is best fitting your installation screen.
Important:
Once the initial printer setup is done, the HP Auto Wireless Connect is offered up to 120 minutes. After this duration, the Printer Network Connection picks the default installation option.
HP Auto Wireless Connect’ screen appears:
1- Click on the Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer, and then select the Next
2- Complete the software installation and wireless network setup for the printer by following the on-screen instructions.
Printer Network Connection’ screen appears:
To check the printer’s network status we will need to follow these instructions below:
1- Select the Wireless button () which is found on the printer control panel.
2- Based on the network connectivity status seen on the control panel, select the Next option on the computer.
To complete the software installation and wireless network setup select the Next option and then follow the on-screen instructions
Using the printer CD to install the printer software
To get your printer’s software installed on your computer with the printer CD, follow the instructions given below.
Once you have started with the installation, we require the Basic Device Software to make sure you get the complete functionality. Along with the Basic Device Software HP also provides some valuable software that will help get the most out of the printer. For constant support and solution for the issues visit 123.hp com/oj4630
1- Switch on your HP printer.
2- Place the printer software CD into the CD drive of your computer, after a while, a software installer opens.
Note:
When you don’t have an installer open up automatically, then right click the Start button ( ) in the lower left corner of the screen, select File Explorer, select This PC, and then select the CD or DVD drive. Double-click on the Setup.exe file.
3- Once the installation window opens up, select Go Online or No thanks, I prefer the basic CD installation.
4- Go ahead and do as instructed according to the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Get to know more about the software installation process from 123.hp.com/setup 4630
