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DeskJet Control Panel for DOS
The HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS is software that replaces the front
panel switches found on older printers. The HP Control Panel for DOS
does not replace printer drivers; it must be used along with DOS software
printer drivers. When there is no specific DeskJet 540 printer driver
available for an application, the HP Control Panel gives the user access to
print settings and features not available through the DOS application. If
settings are available in the DOS application printer driver and the HP
Control Panel, the settings made in the DOS application usually override
those made in the HP Control Panel.
The HP Control Panel for DOS also lets the user monitor the printer’s
status, and clean and align the print cartridges.
Minimum 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 installing the DOS control panel:
1. Unpack the printer and setup the printer.
2. Make sure the computer and the printer are both turned on and
connected with the proper cable.
To install the DOS control panel:
1. Insert disk containing the control panel for DOS software into the
disk drive.
2. At the DOS prompt, type A:\Install (or B:\Install depending on
the floppy drive configuration) and press Enter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After installing the software, the print cartridges need to be aligned before
beginning any print jobs.