HP 2800 manual To connect the printer before the installing software

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To connect the printer before the installing software

If you connected the printer to the computer before installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appeared on the computer screen.

If you have turned on the printer, do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation program will not finish.

1In the Found New Hardware dialog box that provides the option for selecting a method to locate the driver, select the advanced option and click Next.

Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an automatic search for the driver.

2Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that the other check boxes are clear.

3Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD menu appears, close the CD menu.

4Browse to locate the root directory on the Starter CD (for example, D), and then click OK.

5Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

6Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware wizard.

The wizard automatically starts the installation program (this might take a short while). For Windows 98 and Windows Me, you must complete the installation program at this point if you wish to install a non-English driver.

7Complete the installation process.

The setup program provides options to install non-driver components such as the Toolbox, which you are recommended to install. For instructions about installing these components, see To install the software before connecting the printer (recommended).

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.

To share the printer on a locally shared network

In a locally shared network, the printer is connected directly to the USB or parallel connector of a selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients).

When sharing a directly connected printer, use the computer with the newest operating system as the server. For example, if you have a computer running Windows 2000 and another computer running an older version of Windows, use the computer running Windows 2000 as the server.

Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The computer that is connected to the printer is slowed down when many users print to the printer.

1From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.

2Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Sharing tab.

3Click the option to share the printer, and give the printer a share name.

4If you are sharing the printer with client computers that use other versions of Windows, you can click Additional Drivers to install their drivers as a convenience to them. This optional step requires you to have the Starter CD in your CD drive.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Copyright Information Contents Control panel HP supplies and accessories Finding other resources for the product Getting startedResource Description Location See Administer the printer Front view Understanding the printer partsControl panel Back view Installing tray Installing accessoriesTo install tray To install an auto-duplex unit Installing the auto-duplex unitTo install the HP Jetdirect print server Installing the HP Jetdirect print serverDocument Description To obtain more informationTo install a Dimm Installing memory modulesTo verify that the Dimm is installed correctly To enable accessories on Windows computers Enabling accessories in the printer driverCards and envelopes Using the printerTips for selecting and using print media Selecting print mediaCustom-size media Understanding specifications for supported mediaPhoto paper Transparencies20 3 Using the printer Tray Type Weight Capacity Supported media types and weightsMedia Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom margin Setting minimum marginsTo load tray 1 or tray Loading mediaTray To change settings Mac OS Changing print settingsCanceling a print job To change default settings for all future jobs WindowsFor Windows Printing with the front or rear manual feed slotFor Mac OS Guidelines for printing on both sides of a Printing on both sides duplexingTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS To perform duplexing WindowsTo print on special media Mac OS Click Custom Paper Size in the Settings pull-down menuPrinting on special and custom-size media To print on special media WindowsOverview of printer management tasks Configuring and managingPrinter Managing the printerMonitor the printer Administer the printerUse this tool To obtain the following information Use this tool To do the following Overview of printer management tools Configure network optionsEmbedded Web server EWS To open the EWS HP Web Jetadmin softwareEWS pages Toolbox tabs Tabs ContentsToolbox Windows To open the ToolboxSecurity and privacy HP Instant SupportEmbedded Web server To gain access to HP Instant SupportTo gain access to myPrintMileage MyPrintMileageUnderstanding and printing the configuration Type copy /b path\filename portname at the command prompt To print a configurationUpgrading the firmware in the printer Installing printer software and sharing the printer Configuring the printer WindowsDirect connection To share the printer on a locally shared network To connect the printer before the installing softwareNetwork connection To install the software on a networkTo install the printer driver using Add Printer To install the printing software on client computersSelect Network Printer or Network Printer Server Direct connection Configuring the printer Mac OSTo install the software for network or direct connection To share the printer on a locally shared networkTo share among computers with different operating systems To share among computers with the same operating systemDouble-clickAdd/Remove Programs Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the software for Windows computers To uninstall the software for Macintosh computersTypes of control-panel messages Error messagesControl panel Understanding control-panel messagesMessage Description Control-panel messagesWhen the ink cartridge expires, replace with a new HP Information menu Understanding control-panel menusMessage Value or Submenu Description Paper Handling menu52 5 Control panel Resetting the printer Configure Device menuPrinting menu Default = LetterPaper Path Test menu Maintenance menuDiagnostics menu Print Quality menuEIO menu Changing networking parameters from the control panelChanging networking parameters from the control panel Disabling network protocols optional To disable network protocolsNovell NetWare frame type parameters To access the menus and settings Changing printer settings from the control panelResetting the HP Jetdirect print server To reset the HP Jetdirect print serverTo replace an ink cartridge TroubleshootingMaintaining Replacing the ink cartridgesFrom the embedded Web server From the configurationMaintaining the printheads To check printhead healthTo align the printheads To clean printheads automaticallyFrom the control panel To replace the printheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Maintaining the printheads Calibrating the linefeed Calibrating the colorTo calibrate the linefeed General troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting tips and resourcesTo reset the printer All printer lights are blinking Resetting the control panel languageResolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedlyPrinter does not accept printhead Printer takes a long time to print Placement of the text or graphics is wrongBlank page printed Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Ink is smearing Meaningless characters printCheck the ink cartridges Clean the inside of the auto-duplex unitEnable the printers output ramp Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyPrintout shows bleeding colors Output is faded or dull coloredColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingCheck printheads Check graphics placementColors do not line up properly Lines or dots are missing from text or graphicsResolving paper-feed problems Embedded Web server EWS cannot be opened Resolving printer management problemsProblems printing alignment Troubleshooting installation issuesProblems installing software General network troubleshooting Problems connecting to a networkProblems connecting to a wired network To avoid jams Clearing jamsTo clear a jam Clearing jams To order printing supplies HP supplies and accessoriesOrdering printing supplies online System requirements for ordering printing suppliesNetwork interfaces AccessoriesAccessories and cables Memory modulesInk supplies SuppliesHP Media HP Photo Paper HP Multipurpose PaperHP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperBusiness communication paper Before you call Support and warrantyObtaining electronic support Obtaining HP telephone supportCountry/Region Telephone number Telephone support numbersObtaining HP telephone support Country/Region Telephone number For support information, call your HP service provider Extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementLimitations of liability Limitations of warrantyLocal law Enww How do you return a product? HP Inkjet Supplies ExpirationProduct features and capacities Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Physical specificationsOperating system and network protocol specifications Processor and memory specificationsTCP/IP Features Functional specificationsElectrical specifications Environmental specificationsShielded cables Regulatory informationFCC statement EMI statement KoreaVcci statement Japan Regulatory model number Power cord statementLED classification Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformityEnvironmental sustainability program Power consumptionReduction and elimination Product packaging Material safety data sheets End-of-life returnsHazardous materials RecyclingIndex IndexFont support 97 supported 96 laser-quality speed Index Snmp Unix Page Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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