HP 670C manual DOS Printer Drivers, What is a printer driver?

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DOS Printer Drivers

What is a printer driver?

If you use DOS software programs (whether or not they are running within Microsoft Windows), you need a specific printer driver for each DOS program in order to print to your

HP DeskJet printer.

Printer drivers allow you to access the printer’s features from your software program’s print selections or menus. These features include print quality, page orientation, paper type, paper size, and character sets.

How can I get a printer driver?

DOS software manufacturers provide and update printer drivers for their DOS software programs. The best driver to use is the one designed specifically for the HP DeskJet printer model you are using. However, many times you can achieve satisfactory results by using a different HP DeskJet printer driver.

The following table lists commonly used DOS software programs and their recommended printer drivers.

DOS Software

Version

Program

 

WordPerfect

5.1, 5.1+, 6.0

Recommended Printer Driver

HP DeskJet 600, 670C or 850C

Harvard Graphics

3.0

HP DeskJet 540

 

 

 

Lotus 1-2-3

2.x, 3.x, 4.0

HP DeskJet 540

 

 

 

MS Word

5.5, 6.0

HP DeskJet 560C

 

 

 

How do I install DOS printer drivers?

To install DOS printer drivers, follow the instructions supplied by the software manufacturer. After you have installed the printer driver, you will need to set up the driver from within the software program. If you have any questions or concerns about the performance of your printer when using one of these drivers, contact the software manufacturer.

Why doesn’t my software program have a printer driver for my HP DeskJet printer?

Most of the software industry is focused on the development of individual software programs that are compatible with Microsoft Windows. Hewlett-Packard uses this common development standard to supply a printer driver for use with all Microsoft

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Contents User’s Guide Manual Part Number C5884-90126Printing History Removing Paper, Envelopes, Cards Selecting and Storing Paper, EnvelopesAdding Paper, Envelopes, Cards IiiIndex Using HP Printer Software Setup How Printing WorksUsing the HP Printer Software About FontsOpening the HP Print Settings Box SettingsHow to Print Check your print settingsChecking Printing Progress While You’re PrintingIf You Run Out of Paper Before You’re Finished How to Print on Both Sides of the Paper PaperWhen the paper is ready, click Continue If Something Goes Wrong During Printing Out of PaperHow to Turn Off Color About Printing in ColorUpdating the Printer Software Using PAPER, Cards ENVELOPES, Transparencies Labels Determining the Print Side of PaperGuidelines for Using Paper Selecting Paper Selecting EnvelopesSelecting Transparencies, Labels, and Other Paper Storing Paper, Envelopes, Cards, Labels, and TransparenciesUsing Standard Size Paper Paper Width AdjusterPaper Length Adjuster Using Non-Standard Size Paper Make sure the paper does not bend in the in tray 2184025 Using Index Cards and Postcards Remove the OUT trayRaise the card guide Card Stack Using Envelopes Using the Single Envelope Slot Loading Envelopes in the in Tray 2184031 Using Avery Paper Labels Use this procedure to print on sheets of Avery paper labelsMake sure the sheets do not bend in the in tray Adding Paper, Envelopes, Cards, or Transparencies Removing Paper, Envelopes, Cards, or TransparenciesUsing Print Cartridges Storing and Using Print CartridgesAligning the Print Cartridges Removing a Print CartridgeWith the printer turned on, open the top cover Cleaning the Print Cartridges From the HP ToolboxFrom the printer buttons Printer Cleaning Procedure Materials You Will NeedRemove the Print Cartridges Clean the Print Cartridges Clean the Print Cartridge CradleClean the Service Station Reinstall the Print CartridgesHow You Can Find the Solution HP Toolbox for troubleshootingUsing the HP Toolbox Where’s the HP Toolbox?Windows Symptom Solution If Nothing PrintsProperly installed print cartridge Symptom Solution Cards do not advance into the printer If Print Quality is Poor If Margins are Printed Wrong If Text or Pictures are Printed Wrong Printed colors Electronic support information Troubleshooting using the ToolboxContacting Customer Support User forumsHP web site HP First Fax Printer softwareAfter the warranty Extended warranty optionsCalling HP Customer Support Section Four REFERENCE, Specifications Ordering Information Maintaining Your PrinterIncreasing Printer Performance Standard Drying Times Ink Drying TimesAbout Page Orientation Custom Paper LimitationsPaper Size Left and Right Bottom Margin Margins Printable Areas For Cards Printable Area For Sheet PaperPrintable Area For Envelopes Specifications US No envelope 104.7 x 241.3 mm 4.12 x 9.5 FCC Statement USA LED Indicator StatementPower Adapter Statement RRL Korean Class B Product Vcci Japan Class 2 ProductAvailable Supplies and Accessories Power Module A., Canada 120V/60Hz Fax 305 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite Miami, FL Ordering InformationCanada 800 387-3154, 905 Fax 905 206-3485/-3739 Toronto 416 52 5 326-4600, Fax 54 1Declaration of Conformity Printing In DOS HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSWhat is a printer driver? DOS Printer DriversPrinter Driver Level of Support Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSHelp in the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Aligning the Print Cartridges Cleaning the Print CartridgesFollow the instructions on the screen Supported Character SetsLines of Text Per Printer Commands and Control CodesDOS Reference Number of Lines/Characters in Landscape OrientationInternal Printer Fonts If Problems Occur Appendix D E Postcards OUT Page Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
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