This information applies to Microsoft(R) Windows XP and all HP Deskjet printers.

Introduction

The instructions in this document are tailored to offer the best drivers available for your printer. Your printer is linked to the installation method that offers a driver with the most features available for your printer in the Windows XP operating system. This document describes the following methods of installing the driver:

• Installing the drivers that are preinstalled on the Windows XP operating system
• Downloading and installing a driver from the HP Web site

Related support

If you would like more details about the concepts described in this document, the related links may be helpful.

• What is a printer driver?
• What are the differences between a USB connection and a parallel connection?
• What are the differences between the driver included with the printer, the downloadable driver, and the driver that is a part of Windows?
• What is the difference between the corporate driver and home user driver on the download page?

Set up the printer before installing the driver

Before installing the printer driver, set up (sometimes called hook up ) the printer by removing the packing tape, connecting to a power supply, and installing the ink cartridges.

Locate the best installation method for your printer

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