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Step 3: Check the printer connection
Parallel or USB
Make sure your printer is connected directly to the parallel or USB port. Do not share the port with other devices, such as a Zip drive. Make sure the cable is connected firmly to the printer and computer.
Infrared
Make sure any necessary software is installed in the host device, for example, BtPrint for Palm OS PDA users. If you are still having problems, consult the infrared documentation for the PDA or laptop device.
Tips for infrared connections
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Bluetooth
Make sure any necessary software is installed in the host device, for example, BtPrint for Palm OS PDA users. Make sure your Bluetooth settings are correct. To do so, you need to connect the printer to the computer via a USB or parallel cable. Open the Toolbox, click the Printer Services tab and then click the Configure Bluetooth Settings button. Make sure your Bluetooth settings are correct. See also Wireless printing problems and Bluetooth printing.
Tips for Bluetooth connections
For more information on using Bluetooth, see the wireless printing guide at http://www.hp.com/support/dj450.
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