HP 1218 - Manual (Page 11)

hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 9
Setting Up Windows 2000 Hosts
Installing the Printer Software on a Windows 2000 Host
Note: You must have administrator privileges to install the printer software on a Windows 2000 system.
On host installations, two methods may be used:
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Full installation – includes card reader accessibility (recommended for all USB installations).
• Minimal installation – allows print-only capability.
Full Installation
1. Turn on the host computer and the printer.
2. Close or disable any virus protection programs or other software programs that are open and running on the computer,
except the HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Software Installer and Windows Explorer.
3. Using the installation instructions included in the box, install the software following the instructions for your operating system.
Minimal Installation
Note: If your computer displays the Found New Hardware Wizard, begin at step 6.
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings , then select Printers .
2. Double-click Add Printer , then click Next .
3. Choose Local Printer as the printer connection.
4. Uncheck Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer , then click Next .
5. Select a printer port in the Use the following port list ( LPT1 is recommended), then click Next .