HP 1600 - Manual (Page 33)

Port communication
This section provides information about the following topics:
● USB port connections
● Device conflicts in Microsoft Windows
USB port connections
USB version 2.0 is an input/output (I/O) mode that is supported by Microsoft Windows. A wide variety
of consumer devices, such as digital cameras and scanners, also support USB. Version 2.0 is the current
standard. The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is compatible with USB version 2.0 specifications.
A distinction exists between a USB Host and a USB Device. The HP Color LaserJet 1600 is a USB
Device. It can only connect to a USB Host or a USB Hub.
Device conflicts in Microsoft Windows
When two-way communication cannot be established with the HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer, the
Microsoft Windows Device Manager might show a conflict. Conflicts should be resolved immediately,
and before continuing to troubleshoot two-way communication issues. The following sections contain a
few guidelines for identifying and resolving these conflicts.
Opening the Microsoft Windows Device Manager
Follow these steps to open the Microsoft Windows Device Manager.
1. For Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows Me, and Microsoft Windows 2000, click Start,
click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
For Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003, click Start, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
NOTE In Microsoft Windows 98 SE, click the Device Manager tab.
Check for device conflicts
Follow these steps to check for device conflicts.
1. Look for devices that appear on the list with a yellow exclamation mark (!) or a red X .
2. Identify port conflicts by double-clicking Port or by clicking the plus sign (+). Conflicts here usually
interfere with two-way communication.
3. To check the status of a device, click the device name, and then click Properties. The Device
Status appears in the middle of the dialog box.
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