Configuring the laptop
Configuring the laptop to use the printer's front USB port creates another copy of
the printer software on your laptop. The new copy of the printer software is
configured for the printer's front USB port.
1. Verify that the printer is turned on.
2. Use a USB cable to connect the laptop to the front USB port of the printer.
3. Wait for a New Hardware wizard to appear.
4. Do one of the following depending on the version of Windows on the laptop:
• Windows XP : When prompted, click OK.
• Windows 2000 : Allow Windows to configure the laptop automatically.
• Windows Me : When prompted, insert the printer software CD in the CD-
ROM drive of the laptop, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
• Windows 98 : Allow Windows to configure the laptop automatically.
When Windows offers you the opportunity to name the printer, give the printer a
name that indicates that you are using the front USB port, such as HP Deskjet 65xx
Front USB .