HP 1120C manual Printing from DOS Software Programs, HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS

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Printing from DOS Software Programs

When printing in DOS, there are two different ways you can adjust print settings: the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS and DOS printer drivers.

HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS

DOS users have access to many printer features through specific DOS printer drivers; however, many software manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for their software programs. Use the DeskJet Control Panel to specify the default printer setting for printing from your DOS program.

Note: HP DeskJet Control Panel does not support printing of special features.

Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS

Before you install the Control Panel, make sure you have setup your printer and that the printer is turned on.

1Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2At the DOS prompt C:\>, type the CD-ROM drive letter and change the directory to \driver\win\disk3, e.g. D:\driver\win\disk3.

3Type INSTALL and press ENTER.

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

Note: If you have created installation disks from the Starter CD (see "Installation from the Starter CD" on page 6), then you can install the HP DeskJet Control Panel from floppy disk 3.

Using the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS

To open the DeskJet Control Panel, at the DOS prompt, change your directory to C:\DJ1120C, type DJCP and press ENTER.

Use the Control Panel to select print settings that may not be available from some DOS programs. Duplicate print settings that are selected from a DOS software program may override print settings selected in the Control Panel. The Control Panel also allows you to clean and align the print cartridges for best print quality.

DOS Printer Drivers

Printer drivers are supplied by the manufacturers of DOS software programs. The recommended printer driver to use is the HP DeskJet 850. If that is not available use the HP DeskJet 600 or 500 series.

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Contents Users Guide Acknowledgements Contents Understanding the Printers Parts and Functions Printer Lights Install the Output Tray Setting UpUnpack Close the printer cover Install the Print CartridgesConnect the Cables Turn the computer offInstalling from the Starter CD Install the Printer SoftwareInsert Paper If the install does not run automatically Accessing InformationAlign Cartridges and Printer Test Rear media feed only takes 1 sheet of paper at a time Loading PaperTips for Selecting Paper Holds up to 10 sheets of paper or 3 envelopesTo print using the main tray Maintaining the Print Cartridges Select Clean Print CartridgesReplacing and Maintaining Print Cartridges Replacing the Print CartridgesPrinter Software Components Getting to Know Your Printer SoftwareEnhanced Print Time Functions Click Close and exit the Control Panel Changing Print SettingsSelect Your Printer Change Print OptionsUsage Printing with Special FeaturesAlternative top media feed Select a Special FeatureInstalling Printer Software in Windows for Workgroup Using Your Printer on a Network4b Windows NT Installing Printer Software in Windows 95 / NTHP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSUsing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Printing from DOS Software ProgramsBlank page is printed TroubleshootingPlacement of the text or graphics is wrong Nothing is printedSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Print quality is poorPrinting a Sample Printing a DiagnosticInsufficient harddisk space or virtual memory to print Paper is Jammed in the PrinterHP DeskJet 1120C Toolbox Customer SupportInternet For customers outside US HP Telephone SupportHP Premium Inkjet Paper HP Premium Inkjet Heavyweight PaperHP Supplies HP Premium Transparency FilmHP Greeting Card Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP Bright White Paper HP Banner PaperPrint Speed Printer SpecificationsRegulatory Notices Power Cord StatementProduct Number SafetyManufacturers name Product NameHP Product Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementC2679-90001
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