5
installation troubleshooting
Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up your HP printer. If you 
need help after the printer is set up, see the onscreen user’s guide
 
(see page 2).
Windows
problem
The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is inserted.
possible causes solution
• Autorun is disabled.
• The computer cannot 
find the autorun.exe 
program on the CD-
ROM.
1. Insert the printer software CD into the computer’s 
CD-ROM drive. Be careful to position the CD 
correctly.
2. Select 
Start > Run, then click Browse.
3. Browse to the HPPP CD-ROM icon, then click 
Open.
4. Select 
Setup, then click Open.
The setup.exe file appears in the Run dialog box. 
5. Click 
OK.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer 
software.
problem
The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear 
when 
File > Print is selected. The printer is not shown in the Printers folder on the 
Control Panel.
possible cause solution
Printer driver failed to 
install.
1. Close any virus protection programs or other 
software programs that are running on the 
computer.
Note: To close your anti-virus software, follow the 
manufacturer’s instructions for disabling the software.
2. Reinstall the printer software:
• Insert the printer software CD into the 
CD-ROM drive,
• Follow the onscreen instructions.
3. After installation, restart your virus protection 
software.
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