Hi, I just took a router out of my system and now my HP 4000 N LaserJet is directly wired to my Mac G-5 via Ethernet, but when I try to print I get the message "printer not responding". Yes I've checked the cables and made sure the printer was on and checked everything I could think off. In my Network preferences "Built-in Ehternet is currently active" and gives an IP address. It also shows a number for the router that I have removed. Could that be the problem? Bob R.

why not RTM? (omg)
read the manual,
all this is covered there. how to CONNECT.
there is no phone support, apple or android. only xp to w10.
on newer printer, far newer, the phone can be linked to HP smart print servers and to your home system printers.


https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-pro-cp1025-color-printer-series/4052955/model/4052971/manuals




here is HP site page showing how to do that,
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/overview.html

first pick a printer that does that.
using the smart app
or ePrint.
there are many ways to set that up, but direct cell to printer.
no. (yes new products can do direct cell print)
that is called wireless direct print , features, as see here.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/wireless-direct-printing.html


you said you have phone (cell apple or android?_)
then said have a laptop.
my cell , is android and I use local wifi , to save 3g charges
do you?
my laptop has internet connections 2 ways, wired, and wireless
does yours have wireless. seems not.? but.... do you?
you said no router, but if you go to any ISP today
and he installs internet service, there are 2 hidden router now
inside the old name modem,
the modern cheaper modem has that, hidden is side.
has 3 things in the black box.

so what do you have there that we cant see, devices to the ISP
with names and model numbers.
knowing that tells the helper what is possible , (all things)

my guess is you want to print, using the CELL.
if you dont have eprint mail the docs or photos to the laptop
then, print from Laptop
to printer using a USB cable, (USB is 10x more easy to make work)



your printer can connect up 3 ways.
Printer USB to PC. direct wired printing. ( always a choice, direct)
Ethernet to router. wired. (all things connected to this router can print.
wireless to router. printer to router joined, and print from any thing at home connected to said router.

if it must be wireless, (you must have that?)
then buy a router. and use that, and is safer behind any router firewall vastly saver too boot.

No. You need a router to set / obtain an IP or connect it directly to the computer RS232 serial port. No network required, but is old school and may be difficult. Specially with MAC. You are better off getting a new router.

Can you ping the i.p. for the printer

Check if the printer is shared on the server.



Good luck

set the printer up manually with a static IP address. To do so, go to the setup menu under network settings and select manual.

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You need to disconnect the USB cable and set it up wireless on both units:
Since it is plugged into the router, it should already have an IP address.
Un-install the printer from the computers.
Then re-install the printer from the cd or from HP's website. When you get to the point where it ask you is the printer is attached to the computer or is it over the network. Choose over the net work and the software will find the printer IP and finish setting it up wireless.

If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe


I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

Have you check to see if this is a postscript driver you are using?