HP 690c - Deskjet Plus Color Inkjet Printer driver and firmware
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Some HP DeskJet 690C printers contain flash memory. Flash memory provides the capability to install fonts and symbol sets for specific regions. The following figure shows how to identify printers with flash memory by observing the serial number label on the back of the printer.
Identifying Printers with Flash Memory
With Flash Memory
No Flash Memory
To identify a printer with flash memory, look...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers
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Driver Installation
For the printer to operate properly, an HP DeskJet 690C series printer driver must be installed in your computer. Refer to "Printer Driver Information/Installing the Printer Driver" for more detailed information.
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers Product Performance Specifications
Product Performance Specifications
HP DeskJet 690C series printers print a 600x300 dot size. Dots are placed on a ...To conserve memory, DOS fonts are stored at 300x300. REt is used to convert them to 600x300.
When printing from MS Windows, resolution determinations are made in the PC and then sent to the printer.
MS Windows Print ...
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... Printer Drivers
Obtaining Printer Drivers
Updates to the HP Printer Driver software occur periodically. New versions can be obtained from authorized Hewlett-Packard dealers or any of the sources listed below.
24-hour modem access
HP BBS Library
HP's electronic bulletin board library service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for your convenient access to HP printer drivers and support...
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HP DeskJet and DeskWriter Printers
Obtaining Printer Drivers
Internet
Printer drivers and product support information can be obtained through the World-Wide Web as follows: URL ttp://www.hp.com/home.html or, www.hp.com/go/cposupport
Updated Printer Drivers by Mail
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HP DeskJet and DeskWriter Printers
Service and Support Resources
HP BBS Library
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MS Windows Printing
The HP DeskJet 690C series printer drivers are compatible with MS Windows 3.x, and MS Windows 95.
Note
Only a printer driver containing the designation "690C" should be used with HP DeskJet 690C series printers. Other HP DeskJet or DeskWriter printer drivers should not be used.
Access to the printer driver to change specific settings is available from within each software...
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... DeskJet 690C Series Printers
MS Windows Printer Software
MS Windows Printer Software
The HP DeskJet 690C printer software for MS Windows includes:
HP DeskJet 690C series printer driver HP DeskJet 690C Toolbox
How do I? (on-screen procedures to help user's use and maintain their printers) Troubleshooting Printer Services (Maintenance and Status) TrueType Fonts Release Notes The HP DeskJet 690C...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers
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Installing the Printer Driver
The minimum system requirements to run the HP Printing System for MS Windows are:
MS Windows 3.x An 80386 processor 2 MB of RAM to print in black or 4 MB of RAM to print in color 10 MB free hard disk space
Before installing printer software: 1. Unpack the printer set it up with the procedures ...
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...alignment as part of the installation routine.
To align the print cartridges:
Double click the Desktop icon (MS Windows 95 version shown above) and proceed from step 6 below, or: 1. Select Start from the task bar 2. Select Programs 3. Select HP DeskJet Utilities 4. Select HP DeskJet 690C Toolbox 5. Double-click the HP DeskJet 690C Toolbox icon 6. Select Printer Services 7. Select Align the Print...
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... from the MS Windows control panel:
From MS Windows 3.x:
1. Double-click Main in the Program Manager window. 2. Double-click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Printers. 4. Select the HP DeskJet 690C printer in the Installed Printers list and
click the Setup button.
From MS Windows 95:
1. From Start, select Settings. 2. Select Printers. 3. Double-click the HP DeskJet 690C Series Printer icon to reveal...
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HP DeskJet 690C Series Printers
Using the Printer Driver
Details Property Page (MS Windows)
Details Property Page Options (MS Windows)
Option
Description
Print to the following port:
Provides options to add or delete printer ports. This selection also allows you to print to fax or file.
Print using the following driver:
Allows you to change printer drivers or install updated ones. (To ...
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... Printer Drivers
Printer Driver
Supported Features
HP DeskJet 660C
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 560C
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 540
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 500C
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 320
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 310
Color Printing
HP DeskJet 520
Monochrome Printing Only
HP DeskJet 510
Monochrome Printing Only
HP DeskJet 500
Monochrome Printing Only
HP DeskJet PLUS...
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... System Requirements
DOS version 3.3 (or newer) An 80286 (or better) processor 2 MB of RAM to print in black or 4 MB of RAM to print in color
Installation
Before you install the DOS control panel: 1. Unpack the printer and set it up. 2. Make sure the computer and the printer are both turned on and connected with the proper cable.
To install the HP control panel for DOS...
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... the software applications that support printing, the computer's hardware, and the printer. The basic printing system consists of the following:
1. Host computer (PC or Macintosh)
2. Application software (word processing, graphics design, desktop publishing, etc.)
3. Printer driver (specific to your printer and, in some cases, your application software)
4. Printer cable
5. Printer (HP DeskJet or...
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... remained closed.
4. Reinstall the printer driver using the instructions from the setup card.
1. Restart Windows and print the self-test from the HP Toolbox.
2. Verify the proper printer driver and parallel port are selected. The printer driver's name should appear in the Installed Printers dialog box.
3. Close any screen saver or other TSR (Terminate Stay Resident) software programs that are open...
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... be with the printer cable, the cable connections, or the computer port. (First, try another printer cable.)
1. Switch off the printer, disconnect the printer cable, switch the printer on.
2. If all lights begin blinking again, the printer is faulty.
Verify that the proper printer driver is selected. The printer driver's name should appear in the installed printer's dialog box (MS Windows) or the...
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MacIn to sh Tro u b le sh o o tin g
MacIntosh Troubleshooting
Note
HP periodically provides updates of the printer software. These updates may include enhancements that improve printer performance.
Problems and Solutions
Problem
Solution
Printer won't print
Printer icon does not appear on the left side of the Chooser.
The printer name does not appear on the right side of the...
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...was derived from the earlier "Centronics®" interface. Firmware in HP DeskJet printers support the following modes of operation through the IEEE 1284-B parallel interface port:
Compatibility Mode
Nibble Mode
Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) mode
Printer drivers on host computers "negotiate" with the printer to switch from one mode to another. If an error occurs while in Nibble or ECP mode, the...