Getting Help When Things Go Wrong
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The software did not install 
correctly.
• There may be a conflict with 
your virus protection 
program.
OR
• There may be a conflict with 
another software program.
OR
• Your printer software didn’t 
install properly.
1 Uninstall your printer software. Insert the 
printer software CD into your computer, 
select Uninstall from the Installer, then 
repeat the installation procedure.
2 Close any virus protection programs that 
are active.
3 If you have been using Apple’s QuickDraw 
GX software, turn it off. Your HP DeskJet 
printer is not compatible with QuickDraw 
GX.
4 Exit all of your software programs.
5 Reinstall the printer software. See the 
“Install Printer Software” step on the Quick 
Start Poster or see page 56 in this User’s 
Guide.
If you are still having problems with the 
software installation, call an HP authorized 
dealer or HP Customer Care. For the phone 
number of the HP Customer Care Center 
nearest you, see page 47.
The printer software won’t install, what’s wrong? continued
What is the problem? Possible cause To solve the problem…