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Appendix | Connecting your printer |
Connecting the printer to your Windows PC
You can use the HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. For system requirements, see the following page.
Note: We recommend that you connect the printer directly to your Windows PC for the best results. Do not connect the printer to another device (such as an Iomega Zip Drive or switchbox) that is already connected to your computer.
Parallel connection
USB connection
Note: You will need a | Note: You will need a USB cable to connect the HP |
compliant parallel cable to connect the HP | PhotoSmart printer to your computer’s USB port. |
PhotoSmart printer to your computer’s parallel | This cable is available where you purchased your |
port. The cable should be 9 feet (3 meters) or | printer or at most computer supply stores, and |
shorter. This cable is available where you | must be purchased separately. |
purchased your printer or at most computer |
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supply stores, and must be purchased separately. |
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