Hp software installation suggestions, Solve network problems – HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer series User Manual
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Check the hardware connections
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Make sure that any cords and cables that you are using are in good working
order.
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Make sure that the power cord is connected securely to both the printer and to
a working power outlet.
Check the printhead and ink cartridges
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Make sure that all of the printhead and ink cartridges are firmly installed in their
correct, color-coded slot. The printer cannot work if they are not all installed.
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Make sure that the printhead latch is closed correctly.
HP software installation suggestions
Check the computer system
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Make sure that your computer is running one of the supported operating systems.
For more information, see System requirements.
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Make sure that the computer meets at least the minimum system requirements.
For more information, see System requirements
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In the Windows Device Manager, make sure that the USB drivers have not been
disabled.
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If you are using a computer running Windows, and the computer cannot detect
the printer, run the Uninstall utility (located in the printer's subfolder within the HP
folder) to perform a complete uninstallation of the printer driver. Restart your
computer, and reinstall the printer driver.
Verify installation preliminaries
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Make sure to use the installation CD that contains the correct HP software for
your operating system.
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Before installing HP software, make sure that all other programs are closed.
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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.
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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 websit
NOTE: After correcting any problems, run the installation program again.
Solve network problems
General network troubleshooting
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If you are unable to install the HP software, verify that:
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All cable connections to the computer and the printer are secure.
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The network is operational and the network hub, switch, or router is turned
on.
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