HP 8500 N, 8500 DN, Pro 8500 manual To verify communication with a parallel cable

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To verify communication with a parallel cable

To verify that the printer and computer are set up correctly to communicate with each other, print a directory list.

1Turn the computer and printer on and wait for the printer to bring itself online (the printer is online when the Ready light on the printer control panel is lit).

2At the MS-DOS®prompt, type DIR>LPT1 and press [Enter].

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If you are using a UNIX® environment, use the equivalent commands.

3If the Data light on the printer control panel display stays on, press [Go]. Otherwise, go to step 4, below.

4If the printer prints the directory list, the printer setup is complete and

the printer is ready for the software to be set up to work with the new printer.

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If a message appears on the printer control panel, see the online user’s guide for more information about the message.

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If the printer neither prints the directory list nor displays an error message on the printer control panel, check that all power cables are plugged in and that all cables connecting the printer and computer are securely fastened.

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Contents 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Additional Reference Materials Where Is the User’s Guide?Preparing a Location for Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page T e U t i o n To connect the power cord to a printer with a stand Installing the CablesT e Page R N I N G To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network Connecting the Printer to NetworkTo connect to a LocalTalk network To connect to a 10Base2 networkTo connect a parallel cable To replace the overlay To select the printer control panel language Selecting the Display LanguageInstalling the Consumables To install the imaging drum Swing the upper blue lever back to the left To install the black toner cartridgeTo install the color toner cartridges Installing the Consumables Close the clear door Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 T e T e Loading media in the optional tray T e Selecting the Mode for Tray Configuring Input TraysTo configure the mode for tray To configure media type and size Configuring Media Type and SizePage To verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Understanding the Software Installing the SoftwareStructure of CD-ROM1 To install the online user’s guide to your hard disk Accessing the Online User’s GuideTo access the online user’s guide from the CD-ROM To access the online user’s guide from the hard diskAdditional Information Installation Type Components Installed Windows Network InstallationDistributing the Printer Software to Network Clients Configuring the Printer on the NetworkCreating Disk Images with Disk Copy Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients Windows Network Installation Click Settings Click Printers Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN Server IBM LAN Network InstallationNetwork adapter for example, DLC or TCP/IP Select Other OS/2 printer driver Connecting Network Clients to the PrinterInstalling the Macintosh Printer Software Macintosh Network InstallationTo install printer software for system 7.5 or later To install printer software for system 7.0 orTo connect to the printer automatically To configure the printer driver manuallyMacintosh Network Installation Problem or Error Message Solution Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting Checklist Page C3983-90901