HP Business InkJet 1200D User Manual

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Security and privacy
When you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as the serial number, 
error conditions, and status, is sent to HP. HP respects your privacy and manages this 
information according to the guidelines that are outlined in the HP Online Privacy Statement 
(http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/privacy.htm).
NoteTo view all of the data that is sent to HP, select Source (for Internet Explorer) or Page Source 
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To gain access to myPrintMileage
zEmbedded Web server
Click myPrintMileage in the Other Links section.
zToolbox (Windows)
On the Information tab, click myPrintMileage, and then follow the onscreen instruction.
zWindows taskbar
Right-click the Toolbox icon in the Windows taskbar, click myPrintMileage, and then 
select View my print usage. 
NoteDo not bookmark the Web pages that are used to open myPrintMileage. If you bookmark the 
site and connect to it...

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Understanding the configuration page 
Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, ink supply status, and printhead 
health; to help troubleshoot printer problems; and to verify installation of optional accessories, 
such as trays. The configuration page also contains a log of recent events. If the printer is 
connected to a network, an additional network configuration page prints; this page shows the 
network settings for the printer.
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Upgrading the firmware in the printer
HP provides firmware upgrades for products. These upgrades provide additional or improved 
functionality. When a firmware upgrade for the printer is available, a notification message 
appears on the HP Instant Support homepage. You can open the download site from the 
homepage.You can also obtain information about available upgrades at 
http://www.hp.com/support/businessinkjet1200. 
Use the methods in the following...

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Configuring the printer (Windows)
You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer among other 
users on a network. 
NoteYou must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver in Windows 2000 or 
Windows XP.
Direct connection 
You can connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable or an IEEE 
1284-compliant bidirectional parallel cable.
NoteWindows NT 4.0 does not support USB.
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To connect the printer before the installing software
If you connected the printer to the computer before installing the printer software, the Found 
New Hardware wizard appeared on the computer screen.
NoteIf you have turned on the printer, do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from the printer 
while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation program will not finish.
1In the Found New Hardware dialog box that provides...

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To share the printer on a locally shared network
In a locally shared network, the printer is connected directly to the USB or parallel connector of 
a selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients). 
NoteWhen sharing a directly connected printer, use the computer with the newest operating system 
as the server. For example, if you have a computer running Windows 2000 and another 
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To install the software on a network
Use the following steps to install the printer software in the following networking scenarios:
zYour network has a computer acting as a dedicated print server
zYou have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server)
1Connect the printer to the network.
2Close any programs that are open.
3Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD menu starts automatically.
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Wireless connection
If your printer supports wireless communication, you can connect the printer to a computer or 
a network without cables. 
NoteTo use wireless communication, make sure that the printer is not connected to the network 
using a network cable.
For more information about setting up and configuring wireless communication and security 
options, see Configuring wireless communication options.
Installing printer software and sharing the printer
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To set wireless network settings in an ad hoc network 
(advanced users only)
Devices on the ad hoc network must:
zBe 802.11b/g-compatible
zHave ad hoc as the communication mode
zHave the same network name SSID
zBe on the same subnet
zBe on the same channel
zHave the same 802.11b/g security settings
Follow these steps to connect to the printer using its factory default ad hoc network settings:
1Set up the printer hardware (see the setup poster and the...