More information about your printer software, Closing software programs, Setting the hp deskjet printer as the default – HP Deskjet 842c Printer User Manual
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More information about your
printer software
Closing Software Programs
Before installing the printer software on a computer, close any
virus protection programs or other software programs that are
open and running on the computer, except the HP DeskJet
installer, Windows Explorer, or Program Manager.
For Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0:
• Right-click on the software program’s name or icon on the
taskbar. Select
Close
.
Repeat these steps for each open
software program except Windows Explorer.
For Windows 3.1x:
1
While holding down the
Alt
key, press the
Tab
key to locate
an open software program.
2
When you locate an open software program, release both
keys.
3
Select
File
➙
Exit
.
4
Repeat these steps for each open software program, except
Program Manager.
Setting the HP DeskJet Printer as the Default
For Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0:
1
From the taskbar select
Start
➙
Settings
➙
Printers
.
2
Right-click the
HP DeskJet 840C Series Printer
icon and
choose
Set As Default
.
For Windows 3.1x:
1
In the Program Manager, open the
Main
program group.
2
Double-click
Control Panel
to open it, then double-click
Printers
.
3
Select the
HP DeskJet 840C Series Printer
from the
Installed Printers
list, and then click
Set As Default Printer
.
4
Click
Close
and exit the
Control Panel
.