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Addendum: Disabling Bi-directional
Communication for HP Printer
Special Instructions for HP5L/6L: Delete the HP 5L/6L driver completely by going into the
Uninstall icon for HP 5L/6L. (For Windows
5L/6L printer" and then select "HP5L/6L uninstall". For Windows
manager", open the "HP 5L/6L utilities" icon and double click on the "Uninstall" icon). Restart
Windows
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. Reinstall the driver, select "Custom install" from the main screen. On "Custom install"
screen make sure that PCL driver is checked but the PCL status window is unchecked and click
"OK" to install the driver.
Special Instructions for HP LaserJet
configuration menu Select I/O MENU. From this menu change the line that reads
FUNCTION = ON to FUNCTION = OFF.
Special Instructions for HP6P/6MP: Look in your task bar at the bottom of the screen. Next to
your clock at the right hand side you might see a red or green printer icon. Right click on this
icon and select "Remove from taskbar." Hold down keys "Ctrl+Alt+Del" and "Close Program"
window should pop up. Click on the file HPPROPTY and then "End Task." From the desktop,
double click on "My Computer," "C: (drive)," Windows
the "HPPROPTY.EXE" file and delete it. Reboot your computer.
Other DeskJet Printers
For all other HP printers
Special Instructions for Lexmark printers: Printer Models: 3200/5000/5700/7000/7200
You can disable bi-directional communication from the printers control program. To do this, go
start/programs/Lexmark/Control program on LPT1 then go into the Options tab. Put an x in the
box that says Disable Bi-Di Communications. Then restart your computer.
Special Instructions for Epson Stylus printers: Newer models of Epson printers come with
bi-directional software such as status monitor or tool box software, which allows you to
consistently view the status of your printer. This bi-directional software requires constant
communication between the computer and printer. This type of communication is not possible
through most networks or printer sharing devices, and will most likely conflict with printer
performance. You should disable the bi-directional communication to be able to print correctly.
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95 you have to click on "Start", "Programs", "HP
4000 series printers: From the Printer's control panel
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(folder), then System (folder). Look for
Older DeskJets do not require any changes.
For NEW printers, contact HP for
proper information.
Refer to Special instructions # 7and 8 for
Windows
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