Hp software installation suggestions, Solve network problems – HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter - N811a N811d User Manual

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Check the printheads and ink cartridges

Make sure that all of the printheads and ink cartridges are firmly installed in their
correct, color-coded slot. Press down firmly on each one to ensure proper
contact. The printer cannot work if they are not all installed.

Make sure that the printhead latch is closed correctly.

If the display shows a printhead error message, clean the contacts on the
printheads.

HP software installation suggestions

Check the computer system

Make sure that your computer is running one of the supported operating systems.
For more information, see System requirements

Make sure that the computer meets at least the minimum system requirements.

In the Windows Device Manager, make sure that the USB drivers have not been
disabled.

If you are using a computer running Windows, and the computer cannot detect
the printer, run the uninstallation utility (util\ccc\uninstall.bat on the installation
CD) to perform a clean uninstallation of the printer driver. Restart your computer,
and reinstall the printer driver.

Verify installation preliminaries

Make sure to use the installation CD that contains the correct HP software for
your operating system.

Before installing HP software, make sure that all other programs are closed.

If the computer does not recognize the path to the CD-ROM drive that you type,
make sure that you are specifying the correct drive letter.

If the computer cannot recognize the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive,
inspect the installation CD for damage. You can download the printer driver from
the HP website (www.hp.com/go/customercare).

NOTE: After correcting any problems, run the installation program again.

Solve network problems

General network troubleshooting

If you are unable to install the HP software, verify that:
You can access HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility on the HP website for help
in setting up a network.

All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure.

The network is operational and the network hub is turned on.

All applications, including virus protection programs, spyware protection
programs, and firewalls, are closed or disabled for computers running
Windows.

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