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About DOS Printer Drivers
What is a printer driver?
If you use DOS software programs (whether or not they are running within
Microsoft Windows), you need a specific printer driver for each DOS program in
order to print to your HP DeskJet printer.
Printer drivers allow you to access the printer’s features from your software
program’s print selections or menus. These features include print quality, page
orientation, paper type, paper size, and character sets.
How can I get a printer driver?
DOS software manufacturers provide and update printer drivers for their DOS
software programs. The best driver to use is the one designed specifically for the
HP DeskJet printer model you are using. However, you can often achieve
satisfactory results by using a different HP DeskJet printer driver.
Listed below are commonly used DOS software programs and their recommended
printer drivers.
How do I install DOS printer drivers?
To install DOS printer drivers, follow the instructions supplied by the software
manufacturer. After you have installed the printer driver, you will need to set up
the driver from within the software program. If you have any questions or concerns
about the performance of your printer when using one of these drivers, contact the
software manufacturer.
DOS Software
Program
Version Recommended Printer Driver
WordPerfect 5.1, 5.1+, 6.0 HP DeskJet 600, 670C or 850C
Harvard Graphics 3.0 HP DeskJet 540
Lotus 1-2-3 2.x, 3.x, 4.0 HP DeskJet 540
MS Word 5.5, 6.0 HP DeskJet 560C
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