Ethernet connection in the back of a HP Officejet Pro 8500

When I bought my printer 3 years ago, I NEVER thought that I would need a printer capable of wifi.  Surprise!

I thought I had read that you could buy wifi adapters to allow a wifi component.  Made a few calls and told me that there is no such thing.

A salesman asked if my 8500 had an Ethernet connection on the back.  I didn't, but when I got home, it is there, just at the edge of the printer, "Ethernet".  According to the seller at OfficeMax, I can connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to my router and which would allow me to use the printer with my laptop and the Droid Razr.  Yes?

So I just have to run a cable from the printer to the router and follow (I hope) on the orientation of the screen?

I know I have to download a printer on my phone app.

I have I am on the right track PATH out of it?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Monica

Yes, the connection to the network cable would allow you to print from your PC and phone (with an appropriate application).  After connecting search for a program under Start, all programs, HP, HP Officejet Pro 8500 and search for the file "printer setup".  Run this and select "add a new printer.

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