HP 2800 manual Configuring the printer Windows, Direct connection

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Configuring the printer (Windows)

 

You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer among other

 

users on a network.

 

 

Note

You must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver in Windows 2000 or

 

Windows XP.

 

 

Note

Note

Direct connection

You can connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable or an IEEE 1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable.

Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB.

Do not connect a USB and a parallel cable to printer at the same time.

If you install the printer software and connect a printer to a computer running Windows, you can connect additional printers to the same computer with USB cables without reinstalling the printing software.

Installing printer software and sharing the printer

When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you connect the printer after installing the software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest setup experience.

However, if you have connected the cable first, see To connect the printer before the installing software.

To install the software before connecting the printer (recommended)

It is recommended to install the Toolbox, which provides status and maintenance information about your printer, and online help tools for solving printer problems. If you do not install the Toolbox, you will not see printer error messages on your computer screen and will not have access to the myPrintMileage website. See Toolbox (Windows) for more information.

1Close any running applications.

2Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu runs automatically.

If the CD menu does not start automatically, click Start, and then click Run. Browse to the CD-ROM drive for the computer, click Autorun.exe, and then click Open. In the Run dialog box, click OK.

3On the CD menu, click Install Printer Driver.

4Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

5When prompted, connect the USB or parallel cable to the computer and the printer.

The Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen and the printer icon is created in the Printers folder.

You can also share the printer with other computers using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. See To share the printer on a locally shared network.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Copyright Information Contents Control panel HP supplies and accessories Getting started Finding other resources for the productResource Description Location See Administer the printer Understanding the printer parts Front viewControl panel Back view Installing accessories Installing trayTo install tray Installing the auto-duplex unit To install an auto-duplex unitInstalling the HP Jetdirect print server To install the HP Jetdirect print serverTo obtain more information Document DescriptionInstalling memory modules To install a DimmTo verify that the Dimm is installed correctly Enabling accessories in the printer driver To enable accessories on Windows computersSelecting print media Using the printerTips for selecting and using print media Cards and envelopesTransparencies Understanding specifications for supported mediaPhoto paper Custom-size media20 3 Using the printer Supported media types and weights Tray Type Weight CapacitySetting minimum margins Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom marginLoading media To load tray 1 or trayTray To change default settings for all future jobs Windows Changing print settingsCanceling a print job To change settings Mac OSPrinting with the front or rear manual feed slot For WindowsFor Mac OS Printing on both sides duplexing Guidelines for printing on both sides of aTo perform duplexing Windows To perform automatic duplexing Mac OSTo print on special media Windows Click Custom Paper Size in the Settings pull-down menuPrinting on special and custom-size media To print on special media Mac OSManaging the printer Configuring and managingPrinter Overview of printer management tasksAdminister the printer Monitor the printerUse this tool To obtain the following information Use this tool To do the following Configure network options Overview of printer management toolsEmbedded Web server EWS HP Web Jetadmin software To open the EWSEWS pages To open the Toolbox Tabs ContentsToolbox Windows Toolbox tabsHP Instant Support Security and privacyMyPrintMileage To gain access to HP Instant SupportTo gain access to myPrintMileage Embedded Web serverUnderstanding and printing the configuration To print a configuration Type copy /b path\filename portname at the command promptUpgrading the firmware in the printer Configuring the printer Windows Installing printer software and sharing the printerDirect connection To connect the printer before the installing software To share the printer on a locally shared networkTo install the software on a network Network connectionTo install the printing software on client computers To install the printer driver using Add PrinterSelect Network Printer or Network Printer Server To share the printer on a locally shared network Configuring the printer Mac OSTo install the software for network or direct connection Direct connectionTo share among computers with the same operating system To share among computers with different operating systemsTo uninstall the software for Macintosh computers Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the software for Windows computers Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsUnderstanding control-panel messages Error messagesControl panel Types of control-panel messagesControl-panel messages Message DescriptionWhen the ink cartridge expires, replace with a new HP Understanding control-panel menus Information menuPaper Handling menu Message Value or Submenu Description52 5 Control panel Configure Device menu Resetting the printerDefault = Letter Printing menuPrint Quality menu Maintenance menuDiagnostics menu Paper Path Test menuChanging networking parameters from the control panel EIO menuChanging networking parameters from the control panel To disable network protocols Disabling network protocols optionalNovell NetWare frame type parameters To reset the HP Jetdirect print server Changing printer settings from the control panelResetting the HP Jetdirect print server To access the menus and settingsReplacing the ink cartridges TroubleshootingMaintaining To replace an ink cartridgeTo check printhead health From the configurationMaintaining the printheads From the embedded Web serverTo clean printheads automatically To align the printheadsFrom the control panel To replace the printheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Maintaining the printheads Calibrating the color Calibrating the linefeedTo calibrate the linefeed Troubleshooting tips and resources General troubleshooting tipsTo reset the printer Printer shuts down unexpectedly Resetting the control panel languageResolving printing problems All printer lights are blinkingPrinter does not accept printhead Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Printer takes a long time to printBlank page printed Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Meaningless characters print Ink is smearingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Clean the inside of the auto-duplex unitEnable the printers output ramp Check the ink cartridgesWrong colors are printing Output is faded or dull coloredColors are printing as black and white Printout shows bleeding colorsLines or dots are missing from text or graphics Check graphics placementColors do not line up properly Check printheadsResolving paper-feed problems Resolving printer management problems Embedded Web server EWS cannot be openedTroubleshooting installation issues Problems printing alignmentProblems installing software Problems connecting to a network General network troubleshootingProblems connecting to a wired network Clearing jams To avoid jamsTo clear a jam Clearing jams System requirements for ordering printing supplies HP supplies and accessoriesOrdering printing supplies online To order printing suppliesMemory modules AccessoriesAccessories and cables Network interfacesSupplies Ink suppliesHP Media HP Premium Photo Paper HP Multipurpose PaperHP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Photo PaperBusiness communication paper Obtaining HP telephone support Support and warrantyObtaining electronic support Before you callTelephone support numbers Country/Region Telephone numberObtaining HP telephone support Country/Region Telephone number For support information, call your HP service provider Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Extent of limited warrantyLimitations of warranty Limitations of liabilityLocal law Enww HP Inkjet Supplies Expiration How do you return a product?Physical specifications Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Product features and capacitiesProcessor and memory specifications Operating system and network protocol specificationsTCP/IP Functional specifications FeaturesEnvironmental specifications Electrical specificationsEMI statement Korea Regulatory informationFCC statement Shielded cablesPower cord statement Vcci statement Japan Regulatory model numberLED classification Declaration of conformity Declaration of ConformityPower consumption Environmental sustainability programReduction and elimination Recycling Material safety data sheets End-of-life returnsHazardous materials Product packagingIndex IndexFont support 97 supported 96 laser-quality speed Index Snmp Unix Page Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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