NOTES ON THE HP DESKJET CONTROL PANEL FOR DOS, VERSION 3.0
(5/3/98)
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NOTE: To print this file, enter "PRINT README2.TXT"
at the DOS (C:\DESKJET>) prompt. (The default [PRN]
is LPT1. If you have connected the printer to another
port, enter that port in the command line, for example,
LPT2 for parallel port 2).
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CONTENTS
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Using the DeskJet Control Panel
Command Line Switches
Installation Troubleshooting Problems
Known Problems
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USING THE DESKJET CONTROL PANEL
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ACCESSING THE CONTROL PANEL (NON-RESIDENT)
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To access the Control Panel, type "DJCP" at the DOS (C:\DESKJET>)
prompt. If the \DESKJET directory is in your PATH, you can
access the Control Panel from any directory.
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COMMAND LINE SWITCHES
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/Px Specifies the parallel port to which the printer is
connected. Valid values for "x" are 1, 2, or 3. If this
switch is not included, the Control Panel will default
to the port it used the last time you ran the Control
Panel (or the value set during installation if you have
not used the control panel before).
/? Displays help about using the DJCP command.
/H Displays help about using the DJCP command.
/M Changes the colors used in the Control Panel to be
compatible with monochrome displays.
Example: To select the printer on parallel port 2 (lpt2),
type "DJCP /P2" at the DOS (C:\>) prompt.
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INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
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If a screen with the message "Communication cannot be
established between the printer and the computer to which it
is connected" is displayed during installation, the
installation program has been unable to establish two-way
communications with the printer.
The problem may be caused by one of the following conditions:
* The printer is turned off.
* A printer interface cable problem.
* Use of a switch box or fax accessory.
* Your printer is connected to a network.
* Your computer's parallel port, cable, or switch box does not
support two-way communication.
Some printer interface cables and switch boxes do not
support all 25 lines on the parallel port. This is required
for two-way communication between the computer and the printer.
You may still be able to print. Try printing a document.
If it prints, you can use the printer, but some printer
functions will not be available. If you have set up your
printer according to the First Time Setup instructions
in the user's guide for your printer and your printer is
still not printing, replace the printer interface cable.
If replacing the cable does not solve the problem, call the
HP Customer Support Center.
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KNOWN PROBLEMS
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Changing Print Settings While a Document is Printing
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If print settings are changed through the Control Panel
while a document is currently printing, the printout may
be corrupted, and the printer may not receive the new
settings.
Printing in Landscape Orientation
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This feature is provided for use with programs that do not
provide the capability of printing in landscape. If your
program supports printing in landscape, make sure that the
orientation in the Control Panel is set to Portrait.
Some programs will print incorrectly if the printer is set
to landscape orientation in the Control Panel. These include
Microsoft Word for DOS, Microsoft Works for DOS, Harvard
Graphics for DOS, and AutoCAD. To print in landscape from
these programs, set the orientation in the program, NOT in the
Control Panel.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.