Installing a Windows printer driver

Installing a Windows™ printer driver

A printer driver is a software program which runs on your PC. It passes data from your applications suitably formatted for the printer, and also controls a number of printer functions.

Your printer comes with printer drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98,Windows NT4.

If using other operating systems, you could select a printer driver designed for use with the HP LaserJet® 6p.

Windows users should use the drivers supplied with the printer for best results. These have been designed specially for this printer, and will make the best use of its features.

The following section guides you through the installation of a printer driver for your Windows operating system.

Windows 3.1x

The driver for Windows 3.1x is supplied on CD–ROM and floppy disk (use the CD–ROM if possible). Some countries may have several floppy disks. In this case the appropriate Windows driver disk will be clearly labelled.

Your floppy disk drive is assumed to be drive A and your CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive D. If this is not the case, substitute the correct drive letter for your system.

1Ensure that all documents are saved and all Windows applications are closed.

2In Windows Program Manager, choose File–Run…

3Insert the Windows 3.1x driver diskette or CD-ROM which came with your printer into the appropriate drive.

4If installing from floppy disk, type A:\SETUP.EXE in the dialogue box and click OK.

If you are installing the driver from CD-ROM, type:

D:\SETUP.EXE

in the dialogue box and click OK.

5Follow the on-screen instructions to add the driver for your printer to your system.

When installation is complete, the new printer will be available from within your Windows applications.

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