Using your printer on a network – HP 1220C User Manual

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2. Turn off the printer and connect the USB cable (purchased

separately; part number C6518A).

3. Turn on the printer. If the computer is properly configured to use

USB, Windows will detect the printer.

4. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.

a. Click Next until you are asked to specify a location for the

software.

b. Click Browse, double-click on the CD icon (typically the D: drive),

click on the Windows\Win98usb directory, and then click OK.

c. Click Next to the see the subsequent dialog boxes, and click

Finish.

d. Click Back if Windows was unable to locate a driver and repeat

steps 4a to 4c. If the Add New Hardware Wizard screen
disappears before completing the installation, detach and
reattach the USB cable, and repeat step 4.

5. Install the printer software. Click Next, and follow the instructions

that appear on the screen to complete the installation.

Note: Do not connect a USB and a parallel cable to printer at the same time.

To verify the installation:

1. Make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer is on.

2. Open the printer’s properties from the printer control panel.

3. In the Details tab, check that the printer is set to the USB port.

4. In the General tab, click Print Test Page. If the test page does not

print, see Troubleshooting on page 21.

Using Your Printer on a Network

Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it
directly to a network via an optional HP JetDirect external print server.
For information about installation and setup of HP JetDirect print servers,
refer to your HP JetDirect Hardware and Software Installation Guides.

Note: Although alternate installation methods are described below, the Starter
CD is all you need to guide you through a shared printer installation.

Installing a network printer with the Add Printer

Add Printer

Add Printer

Add Printer command:

1. Click Start, select Settings, and then select Printers.

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