Install the Printer Software, Before You Begin | HP 830C, 810C

1Setting Up Your Printer with a Parallel Printer Cable

Step 6: Install the Printer Software

Before you can use your new HP DeskJet printer, you must install the printer software on every computer from which you will print. Your printer software is located on the CD included with your printer. For your convenience, the printer software is also available on diskettes.

From time to time, Hewlett-Packard provides updated printer software. Go to ÒPrinter SoftwareÓ on page 70 for information on obtaining updated printer software.

Go to the appendix, ÒPrinting from DOS ApplicationsÓ on page 91, for information on installing the DOS printing software and printing from DOS.

Before You Begin

1Make sure the computer is set up, operational, and meets the minimum system requirements as given in ÒChecking Your Computer SettingsÓ on page 82.

2Perform all procedures given earlier in this book. This ensures that the printer is properly set up and ready to print.

3Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer with a parallel printer cable and that no peripheral devices (such as scanners, backup units, and switch boxes) are installed between the printer and the computer.

4Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned on.

5Close any software programs that are open and running on the computer, except the HP DeskJet installer, Windows Explorer, or Program Manager. Go to page 23 for instructions on how to close software programs.

6Install the printer software on the computer. Perform the appropriate following installation procedure for your computerÕs operating system and type of disk drives (either CD-ROM or floppy disk).

If you are installing the printer software from the CD, go to ÒInstalling the Printer Software from the CDÓ on page 10. If you are installing the printer software from floppy disks, go to ÒInstalling from Disks to a Directly Connected Computer (Parallel Cable)Ó on page 24.

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HP 830C, 810C Install the Printer Software, Before You Begin, Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned on

Contents

UserÕs Guide HP Customer Care by Phone HP Customer Care For Windows Acknowledgments Table of Contents Table of Contents Congratulations on the Purchase of Your Introduction Finding More Information Special Features of Your HP Inkjet Printer You are running Windows 98 on your computer Setting Up Your Printer Close the top cover Setting Up Your Printer with a Parallel Printer CableUnpack Your Printer Plug the other end into Computer, and tighten the screws Connect Parallel CableMake sure both the printer Computer are turned off Plug in the Power Insert Print Cartridges 6410005 Load Paper in Your Printer Side down For More Information Put the paper into the in tray, printPrint Side Down Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned on Install the Printer SoftwareBefore You Begin Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive Installing the Printer Software from the CD¥ For Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0, do the following ¥ For Windows 3.1x, do the following Proceed to ÒAlign the Inkjet Print CartridgesÓ on Follow the instructions on the screen Open the top cover. Remove both Setting Up Your Printer with a USB CableUSB Unpack Your Printer USB Plug in the Power USB Insert Print Cartridges Close the top cover USB Load Paper in Your Printer Print Side Down Plug the other end into any USB port on the computer USB Install the USB Printer SoftwareUSB Connect USB Cable Setting Up Your Printer with a USB Cable When prompted, restart Windows USB Install the Printer Software Setting Up Your Printer with a USB Cable Print a Align the Inkjet Print Cartridges If You have Problems Installing Additional Setup InformationClosing Software Programs For Windows 95, 98 or NT From the taskbar select Start Settings Printers Setting the HP DeskJet Printer as the DefaultClick Close and exit the Control Panel Insert Disk 1 into the disk drive Printer Software Finding the HP Print Settings Box 2Using Your Printer SoftwareFrom your software program, try this Or try this Setup Tab About the HP Print Settings BoxClick a tab and then click a setting Select the appropriate settings. Choose Services Tab Features TabClick OK to save your settings Color Tab For Windows Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareFor Windows 95, 98 and NT Choosing Paper Creative PrintingPaper Basics Specialty Products Inkjet PapersPhoto Papers Paper that Might Not Work Grayscale setting Adjusting ColorWorking with Color Turning Off Color What if the colors arenÕt as vivid as they should be? What if the printed colors donÕt match the screen colors? After you are done printing How to Print on Different Paper SizesCustomizing Your Print Jobs Book Option How to Print on Both Sides of the Paper What if the ink smeared? Tablet OptionWhat if both pages printed on one side of the paper? How to Flip a Document How to Print Several Pages Per Sheet Printing Photos Working With Photos Selecting the Best Photo Paper Follow your software instructions How to Print a Single EnvelopePrinting Envelopes Slide both of the paper adjusters out How to Print a Stack of Envelopes What if the printer wonÕt pick up the envelope? About Small Envelopes Print the labels Printing Labels Printing Cards What if you want your cards to print sideways? Printing Non-standard Size Cards Print the transparency Printing on TransparenciesFlip up the OUT tray for a better view of the in tray What if the quality isnÕt what you were expecting? Printing Posters Printing Banners Push the in tray back Print the banner Get the banner paper ready for the printer What if the text is fuzzy after printing a banner? What if the banner paper jams in the printer? HereÕs how you do it Printing Iron-On Transfers Replacing an Inkjet Print Cartridge Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print CartridgesUsing Inkjet Print Cartridges With the printer turned on, open the top cover Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print Cartridges Storing Inkjet Print Cartridges Aligning the Inkjet Print Cartridges Cleaning the Inkjet Print CartridgesProcedure 1 Correcting Missing Lines or Dots Click the Printer Services tab Procedure 2 Eliminating Ink Streaks Turn the printer on and lift the printerÕs top cover Remove the Inkjet Print Cartridges Position yourself at eye level with the printer Clean the Inkjet Print Cartridge Cradle Potential damage Damage Resulting from Refilling the Inkjet Print CartridgesPoor print quality For Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT Finding the HP DeskJet Toolbox Printer Services Tab Troubleshooting TabAbout the HP DeskJet Toolbox For HP DeskJet 895C Series Printers Only Networking Tab What if no page came out of the printer? Basic Troubleshooting What if text or graphics are in the wrong place? Margin settings. If text is running off the edgeWhat if a blank page came out of the printer? Cartridges. If ink is smearing or is splotchy What if the print quality is poor? What if youÕre having trouble printing a banner? What if something on the page is wrong or missing?¥ YouÕve set the correct margins If the paper jams in the back of the printer Clearing a Paper JamPull the jammed paper out Print your document again Electronic Support Information HP Customer CarePrinter Software HP Customer Care Repair ¥ You have the following information available HP Customer Care by Phone ¥ Consult your reseller to get extended coverage Extended Warranty OptionsAfter Ninety Days Increasing Printer Performance Maintaining Your Printer B5-Sized Paper A4-Sized PaperCards 3x5, 4x6, 5x8, and A6 Hagaki Postcards Power Cords Power Adapter worldwideInkjet Print Cartridges for 810C, 812C C6409-60014 Printer UserÕs Guides Ordering Information ¥ Germany Fax Elsewhere in the world Black Text with Color Highlights Print Speed ASpecifications Specifications Media Weight Supported Operating Systems System RequirementsRequired For Windows NT Required For Windows 3.1x, 95 or For Windows 95, 98 and NT Check the amount of RAM installed in your computerCheck the computerÕs packaging Check the size of your hard disk drive For Windows Click System Info For DOS version 6.x and higher Double-click the System icon What is USB?How can I determine if my computerÕs USB port is enabled? How can I increase printing speed? Frequently Asked Questions About USB Universal Serial Bus Locally Shared DUsing Your HP DeskJet 895C Series Printer on a NetworkAbout Sharing Your Printer on a Network Printing Across a Network Setting Up Your Printer on a NetworkNetwork-Connect Troubleshooting for the Network-Connected Printer About the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Printing from DOS Applications How do I install DOS printer drivers? What is a printer driver?About DOS Printer Drivers How can I get a printer driver? Printer Driver Before you install the DOS control panel Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSTo install the DOS control panel from the CD To install the DOS control panel from the floppy disks If you encounter problems with the installation Selecting Print SettingsHelp in the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Use the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS to Lines of Text Per Supported Character Sets Internal Printer Fonts Printer Commands and Control CodesNumber of Lines/Characters in Landscape Orientation \A\DIR Installing Additional Symbol Sets See the appropriate language option in the following list Available Symbol Sets and FontsHebrew Arabic Greek 100Baltic Thai 101 Regulatory Notices 102 Limited Warranty Statement 103 Index 104 Index Jams, See paper jams 105 Paper, See banners, cards, iron-on transfers, labels 106 107 For transparencies 48 iron-on transfers 54 list 108 Environmental Attributes of the DeskJet Printer C6413-90009