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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional
Communication for HP Printer (continued)
* If you are having problems printing, these steps should be followed
before calling Belkin Components.
Newer models of HP printers come with bi-directional software such as
status monitor or tool box software, which allows you to consistently view
the status of your printer. This bi-directional software requires constant
communication between the computer and printer. This type of
communication is not possible through most networks or printer sharing
devices, and will most likely conflict with printer performance. You should
disable the bi-directional communication to be able to print correctly.
REGARDING BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION:
Disabling the bi-directional software will not prohibit operation of the
printer. It will not affect the quality of printer, nor the speed of printing.
FIRST: Check the table for your printer. Take note of the corresponding
configuration file.
NOTE: For ALL printer drivers (HP and non-HP), you should follow steps
6, 7, & 8 for Windows ® 95/98, and steps 4 and 5 for Windows ®
3.x for proper printer performance.
For Windows ® 95/98 users: In Windows ® 95/98 you can do a file search by
going to “Start”, “Find files and folders”, and type “HP*.exe” in the name
box and make sure to look in the C:\ drive. Then look for the HPFCFG or
HPRCFG or HPWCFG file, the main thing to look for is CFG before the
number. After finding this file, double click on it and disable the bi-directional
communications.
1. Save any unsaved data and close all programs listed on your task bar.
This procedure will require restarting Windows
® later on.
2. Click on the “Start” button. Click on “Run.” Type the name of the
configuration file which matches your printer in the above table.
Click “OK.”
3. A new window will open on your system, which warns you that this
program will modify your INI files. Please click “Continue.” Another
window will appear which contains several checkboxes with options
listed beside them.
4. Locate the checkbox which corresponds to “Bi-directional
Communication.” Click on the checkbox to REMOVE the check mark.
5. Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the window. A window stating
that Windows
® will be restarted will appear. Click “OK” here as well.
Windows ® will then restart.
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