HP K manual Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet, Windows Add Printer feature

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HP OfficeJet K Series

Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet

If communication cannot be established between your PC and HP OfficeJet (for example, the HP OfficeJet status icon has the yellow error triangle), try the same tasks outlined under “Microsoft’s plug-and-play messages do not appear.”

Windows Add Printer feature

Avoid using the Windows Add Printer feature. Instead, choose one of the following:

•To connect directly to your PC, follow the steps outlined in the Setup Poster that came with your unit.

•To set up network printing only, set up a peer-to-peer network. For more information, see “Set up for network printing using Windows sharing” in the Onscreen Guide.

Install an HP JetDirect Print Server later (models K80 and K80xi only)

For the latest information regarding networking, visit the HP Web site at:

www.officejetsupport.com

If you purchased the HP JetDirect Print Server 170x, you must have the version that is assigned part number J3258B to achieve full network capability. If you use the version that is assigned part number J3258A, only network printing will be available.

To install the print server

1Using the instructions provided with the HP JetDirect Print Server, set up the hardware, but do not use the CD-ROM included in the print-server package.

2Insert the HP OfficeJet K Series CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive to install the software.

3After you reach the Setup Type dialog box, choose Networked.

Set up for network printing using Windows sharing

For the latest information regarding networking, visit the HP Web site at:

www.officejetsupport.com

If your PC is on a network, and another PC on the network has an HP OfficeJet connected to it, you can use that unit as your printer.

You can only access print features in this configuration; other network features are only supported if you use an HP JetDirect Print Server. For more information, see “Install an HP JetDirect Print Server later (models K80 and K80xi only).”

For more information, see “Set up for network printing using Windows sharing” in the Onscreen Guide.

Chapter 9—Additional setup information

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Contents HP OfficeJet K Series Safety Information Contents Technical information Use Hewlett-Packard’s support servicesFollowing shows the left side of the front panel Review your unit’s front panelFollowing shows the right side of the front panel Review the Director Use your HP OfficeJet with a PCIcon Indicates Review the status windowGet help Where can I find help?Get help Load the input tray with letter-, legal-, or A4-size paper Load paper or transparency film, or load originalsLoad paper or transparency film, or load originals Paper Tips Review tips for loading specific types of paperLoad the input tray with envelopes only works with printing HP OfficeJet K Series Set the paper type To do this for future copy jobsTo do this for a print job Avoid paper jams Load originalsHP OfficeJet K Series Use the print features Select HP OfficeJet K Series Start a print jobUse the scan features To do this from your HP OfficeJet Begin a scanTo do this from within a program To do this from your PCHP OfficeJet K Series Use the copy features Press Start COPY, Black or Color Make copiesInitiate the copy process from your HP OfficeJet Initiate the copy process from your PCClick Start Copy Stop copyingHP OfficeJet K Series Use the fax features Press until Print Report Send Only appears Enable fax confirmationTo do this using the front panel To do this using the PCSend a fax Initiate the fax process from your HP OfficeJetPress Start FAX, Black or Color Initiate the fax process from your PC Click Send Fax Now Initiate the process from within a program Receive a fax manually Receive a faxPhone answering area, select Manual Save frequently used fax numbersMicrosoft’s plug-and-play messages do not appear Additional setup informationNew Hardware message appears Windows 95, 98, 2000, or XP Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet Windows Add Printer featureSet up for network printing using Windows sharing To install the print serverSet the fax header Set basic fax settings using the front panelUse your HP OfficeJet with Windows Set the date and timeSet the answer mode Set the Rings to Answer settingEnter text Check for dial tone Remove and reinstall your HP OfficeJet softwareInternet Use Hewlett-Packard’s support servicesCall in the U.S. post-warranty HP Distribution Center HP OfficeJet K Series Technical information Power specificationsRegulatory notices HP OfficeJet K Series Geräuschemission Declaration of Conformity HP OfficeJet K Series Index Save fax numbers 32 scan 2Group Speed Dial 3Delete Speed 4Print Speed Dial List C6747-90278