HP DeskJet 300 series Technical Support Information
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Installation and Configuration 2-7
Connecting the Interface Cable and Establishing Communication
1
• Use a Centronics parallel interface cable to connect HP DeskJet 300 Series printers to the computer.
1. If you are using a mac adapter with your printer, refer to chapter 5.
1.
Turn off the printer.
2.
Connect the computer end of the interface cable to the
parallel interface port on the computer. Tighten the
screws on the connector to secure the cable to the
computer.
3.
Connect the printer end of the interface cable firmly into
the printer’s parallel interface port. There are no screws
or bail clips to fix the interface cable to the printer
interface connector.
4.
Turn on the printer. The printer Online light should come
on.
5.
Establish communication between the computer and the
printer by sending the following DOS command:
MODE LPT1:,,P
For DOS 5.0 and DOS 6, send
MODE LPT1: RETRY=R
This command causes infinite retries when sending data
so that the computer does not timeout while waiting for
the printer to print. All data is directed to parallel port 1. If
the printer is connected to a different interface port on
the computer (such as parallel port 2), modify the Mode
command.
Note: This DOS command can be added to the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that it will not be necessary to
type the command whenever the computer is turned
on. Refer to your DOS manual for instructions on
adding this command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.