HP 810C, 830C manual What is USB?, How can I determine if my computerÕs USB port is enabled?

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CFrequently Asked Questions About USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Note: This option is only available in Windows 98.

What is USB?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) makes it easy to connect devices to your computer without having to open your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras. It also offers the benefit of being able to easily add, remove, and move devices.

USB is an option to customers who want to print from Windows 98 across the USB cable. If your computerÕs USB port is enabled and properly set up, you can connect your HP DeskJet printer to it or to a chain of USB devices via a USB cable.

How can I determine if my computerÕs USB port is enabled?

First, follow the installation instructions on page 12. If you donÕt see the Add New Hardware Wizard screen after connecting your printer to your computer, perform these steps:

1In Windows 98, select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Control Panel.

2Double-click the System icon.

3Click the Device Manager tab.

4Click the plus (+) icon before the Universal Serial Bus Controller item.

If you see a USB host controller and a USB root hub listed, USB is probably enabled. If you have multiple hubs on the USB chain, try connecting your printer to a different hub or to another USB device. Also, make sure the cable connections are firm. (USB hubs are hardware devices into which you can plug multiple USB cables.)

If you do not see these devices listed, refer to your computerÕs documentation or contact the manufacturer for more information on enabling and setting up USB. Remember, you can always use a parallel cable to connect your printerÕs parallel port to your computer.

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Contents UserÕs Guide HP Customer Care HP Customer Care by PhoneFor Windows Acknowledgments Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations on the Purchase of YourSpecial Features of Your HP Inkjet Printer Finding More InformationSetting Up Your Printer You are running Windows 98 on your computerUnpack Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer with a Parallel Printer CableClose the top cover Make sure both the printer Computer are turned off Connect Parallel CablePlug the other end into Computer, and tighten the screws Plug in the Power Insert Print Cartridges 6410005 Load Paper in Your Printer Print Side Down Put the paper into the in tray, printSide down For More Information Before You Begin Install the Printer SoftwareMake sure both the printer and the computer are turned on ¥ For Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0, do the following Installing the Printer Software from the CDInsert the CD into your CD-ROM drive ¥ For Windows 3.1x, do the followingFollow the instructions on the screen Proceed to ÒAlign the Inkjet Print CartridgesÓ onUSB Unpack Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer with a USB CableOpen the top cover. Remove both USB Plug in the Power USB Insert Print Cartridges Close the top cover USB Load Paper in Your Printer Print Side Down USB Connect USB Cable USB Install the USB Printer SoftwarePlug the other end into any USB port on the computer Setting Up Your Printer with a USB Cable USB Install the Printer Software When prompted, restart WindowsSetting Up Your Printer with a USB Cable Align the Inkjet Print Cartridges Print aClosing Software Programs Additional Setup InformationIf You have Problems Installing For Windows 95, 98 or NTClick Close and exit the Control Panel Setting the HP DeskJet Printer as the DefaultFrom the taskbar select Start Settings Printers Insert Disk 1 into the disk drivePrinter Software From your software program, try this 2Using Your Printer SoftwareFinding the HP Print Settings Box Or try thisClick a tab and then click a setting About the HP Print Settings BoxSetup Tab Select the appropriate settings. ChooseClick OK to save your settings Features TabServices Tab Color TabFor Windows 95, 98 and NT Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareFor Windows Paper Basics Creative PrintingChoosing Paper Photo Papers Inkjet PapersSpecialty Products Paper that Might Not Work Working with Color Adjusting ColorGrayscale setting Turning Off ColorWhat if the printed colors donÕt match the screen colors? What if the colors arenÕt as vivid as they should be?Customizing Your Print Jobs How to Print on Different Paper SizesAfter you are done printing How to Print on Both Sides of the Paper Book OptionWhat if both pages printed on one side of the paper? Tablet OptionWhat if the ink smeared? How to Flip a Document How to Print Several Pages Per Sheet Working With Photos Printing PhotosSelecting the Best Photo Paper Printing Envelopes How to Print a Single EnvelopeFollow your software instructions How to Print a Stack of Envelopes Slide both of the paper adjusters outAbout Small Envelopes What if the printer wonÕt pick up the envelope?Printing Labels Print the labelsPrinting Cards Printing Non-standard Size Cards What if you want your cards to print sideways?Flip up the OUT tray for a better view of the in tray Printing on TransparenciesPrint the transparency What if the quality isnÕt what you were expecting? Printing Posters Printing Banners Get the banner paper ready for the printer Push the in tray back Print the bannerWhat if the banner paper jams in the printer? What if the text is fuzzy after printing a banner?Printing Iron-On Transfers HereÕs how you do itUsing Inkjet Print Cartridges Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print CartridgesReplacing an Inkjet Print Cartridge Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print Cartridges With the printer turned on, open the top coverStoring Inkjet Print Cartridges Procedure 1 Correcting Missing Lines or Dots Cleaning the Inkjet Print CartridgesAligning the Inkjet Print Cartridges Procedure 2 Eliminating Ink Streaks Click the Printer Services tabRemove the Inkjet Print Cartridges Turn the printer on and lift the printerÕs top coverClean the Inkjet Print Cartridge Cradle Position yourself at eye level with the printerPoor print quality Damage Resulting from Refilling the Inkjet Print CartridgesPotential damage Finding the HP DeskJet Toolbox For Windows 95, 98 and Windows NTAbout the HP DeskJet Toolbox Troubleshooting TabPrinter Services Tab For HP DeskJet 895C Series Printers Only Networking TabBasic Troubleshooting What if no page came out of the printer?What if a blank page came out of the printer? Margin settings. If text is running off the edgeWhat if text or graphics are in the wrong place? What if the print quality is poor? Cartridges. If ink is smearing or is splotchy¥ YouÕve set the correct margins What if something on the page is wrong or missing?What if youÕre having trouble printing a banner? Pull the jammed paper out Clearing a Paper JamIf the paper jams in the back of the printer Print your document againPrinter Software HP Customer CareElectronic Support Information HP Customer Care RepairHP Customer Care by Phone ¥ You have the following information availableAfter Ninety Days Extended Warranty Options¥ Consult your reseller to get extended coverage Maintaining Your Printer Increasing Printer PerformanceCards 3x5, 4x6, 5x8, and A6 A4-Sized PaperB5-Sized Paper Hagaki PostcardsInkjet Print Cartridges for 810C, 812C Power Adapter worldwidePower Cords C6409-60014Printer UserÕs Guides Ordering Information Elsewhere in the world ¥ Germany FaxASpecifications Black Text with Color Highlights Print SpeedSpecifications Media Weight Required For Windows NT System RequirementsSupported Operating Systems Required For Windows 3.1x, 95 orCheck the computerÕs packaging Check the amount of RAM installed in your computerFor Windows 95, 98 and NT Check the size of your hard disk driveFor Windows For DOS version 6.x and higher Click System InfoHow can I determine if my computerÕs USB port is enabled? What is USB?Double-click the System icon Frequently Asked Questions About USB Universal Serial Bus How can I increase printing speed?About Sharing Your Printer on a Network DUsing Your HP DeskJet 895C Series Printer on a NetworkLocally Shared Network-Connect Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkPrinting Across a Network Troubleshooting for the Network-Connected Printer Printing from DOS Applications About the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSAbout DOS Printer Drivers What is a printer driver?How do I install DOS printer drivers? How can I get a printer driver?Printer Driver To install the DOS control panel from the CD Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSBefore you install the DOS control panel To install the DOS control panel from the floppy disksHelp in the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Selecting Print SettingsIf you encounter problems with the installation Use the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS toSupported Character Sets Lines of Text PerNumber of Lines/Characters in Landscape Orientation Printer Commands and Control CodesInternal Printer Fonts Installing Additional Symbol Sets \A\DIRHebrew Available Symbol Sets and FontsSee the appropriate language option in the following list ArabicBaltic 100Greek ThaiRegulatory Notices 101Limited Warranty Statement 102Index 103Index 104105 Jams, See paper jams106 Paper, See banners, cards, iron-on transfers, labels107 108 For transparencies 48 iron-on transfers 54 listEnvironmental Attributes of the DeskJet Printer C6413-90009

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