connectivity options connectivity options USB cable Use a USB cable, having a part number of C6518A, to connect the printer to the computer if the computer has a USB port and any one of the following operating systems: • Windows 98 • Windows Millennium Edition (Me) • Windows 2000 • Windows XP If the computer does not meet the specifications, use a parallel cable to connect the printer to the computer. In most cases, after you install the printer software and connect the printer to the computer, install additional printers with USB cables without reinstalling the printer software. Ensure to connect the USB cable only when prompted by the computer.
Warning parallel cable Use a parallel cable, having part numbers C2950A or C2951A, to connect the printer to the computer if the computer has a parallel port and any one of the following operating systems: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows Millennium Edition • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP setup & configure hp restricted 2-71