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Because the user can connect their printer to either LPT or COM ports, it is
important to make sure the proper port is selected to avoid problems. The
steps below identify how to select/change a printer port from the control
panel.
To select a port:
1. Open the Printers control panel.
2. Click Connect.
3. Select the port from the list.
The default printer name is followed by the name of the port it is connected
to.
Microsoft Windows 3.1 comes with printer drivers that work with HP
DeskJet printers. However the Microsoft Printer Drivers do not provide
access to the many of the more advanced capabilities of HP DeskJet
printers. Only the HP DeskJet 540 Printer Driver software, part of the HP
Printing System for Windows, takes advantage of all the features of the HP
DeskJet 540 Printer.