How to Print in Black White on a Canon MP640 Printer

Click 'Start' and then 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Hardware and Sound' from the Control Panel and then click 'Printers.'
Right-click the Canon MP640 printer from the list of printers and select 'Printer Preferences' from the drop-down menu.
Check the box next to 'Grayscale Printing.'
Click 'Apply' and then 'OK.'

How to Set Up a Print Server

Turn on all the computers you want to have access to the print server. Insert the print server driver into the CD-ROM drive of the main computer. This computer connects to your router using a wire. Follow on-screen instructions and install the driver to your computer. If the driver fails to begin installation automatically, click 'My Computer' and double-click the letter corresponding to the CD drive. Remove the driver from your CD drive after installation.
Assign static address. Open your browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera or any other browser) and open your router administrative interface by entering '192.168.1.1' into your browser. Click 'Enter.' If this doesn't work for you, consult your router's documentation for the proper address. Enter your username and password if this had been previously set up to require authentication. Click 'Enter' or click 'Ok.'
Click TCP/IP and select Fixed Address. Under IP Address, select an address outside the normal range like 192.168.1.128. Leave Gateway Address and Subnet Mask as they are. Note the address you added. You will need it later. Click Ok or Apply.
Select 'Automatic Configuration--DHCP' from the dropdown menu. Select 'Enable' under 'DHCP Server.' Under 'Static DNS 1,' enter '192.168.1.128,' the same numbers you entered earlier. Close your router's administrative interface.
Set up your printer on your computers. On the' Taskbar' click 'Start,' go to 'Control Panel' and click on 'Printers and Faxes.' Right-click your printer and go to 'Properties.' Click on 'Sharing.' Select 'Do not Share this Printer.' Under 'Drivers,' click 'Install Additional Drivers' if you need to do so. Click 'Ok.'
Go to 'Ports' and click the checkbox next to your printer. Click 'Configure Ports' and under 'Printer Name' or 'IP Address,' enter your printer's IP address, the same numbers you entered earlier. Under 'Protocol,' select 'Raw.' Click 'Ok' and close the open window.
On your remaining computers, click 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and click 'Printers and Faxes.' Click 'Add New Printer.' Follow onscreen instructions and add your new printer. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 above to complete the setup of your printer on all your computers.

How to Use a HP Photosmart Printer

Unpack your printer and assemble your printer supplies. You need ink cartridges labeled HP 02��which are already included in the box--and you should also invest in high-quality photo paper.
Plug in the printer. After five minutes, turn it on. Select the language from the printer screen and confirm your selection. Select also the proper country code and once again confirm your selection.
Connect the printer to your computer with the USB cable.
Install the ink cartridges by opening the printer top cover and simply sliding them into the labeled places. Close the top cover. Insert the photo paper into the paper tray.
Turn on your computer and insert the CD that was also in the printer box. Click on the install icon and the installation of the printer software will begin. Follow the prompts until the computer signals that the installation process is completed.
Log on to the Internet and double check on the HP website that you have the latest driver installed for your Photosmart printer. Assuming that you are good to go, it is now time to print some photos.



Remove your digital camera��s memory card and insert it into the printer��s memory card slot. You will hear a little click when it is all the way in, and the memory card light will begin flashing.
Confirm that you want to save the photos that are on the memory card. The printer has its own memory, and you can save them directly to the printer hard drive.
Choose the view option and then the print option. You are now prompted to select the photo size. It is up to you to select the regular 4��-x-6�� or any other size. Depending on your preference and the photo paper you purchased, you pick the paper size next.
Decide on the photos you want to print out. With the help of the arrow keys, you may bypass any pictures that you do not wish to print at this time and only highlight the photos you wish to print now.
Select the print option when you have finished the process and identified all the photos you are going to print.

How to Pack a Printer for Shipping

Get proper packing supplies from a mailbox rental store, the post office or a large office supply store. Measure the printer width and length and get a box that is slightly larger than those dimensions.
Take any ancillary pieces off the printer, such as detachable cords. Wrap them up in a plastic bag or the original packing material and fit them into the box.
Cushion the printer with bubble wrap, packing peanuts or foam wedges until it is secured in the box. Leave a tiny bit of 'breathing room.'
Tear off or obscure any prior shipping labels if using an original box. Make sure there is no wear and tear on the box from previous shipments.
Secure the box with strong packing tape or paper tape. Double tape the top and bottom of the package for extra security.
Address the box clearly with a new shipping label. Mark it 'Fragile.'

How to Know If a Printer Is Compatible With a Laptop

Check to see what platform the printer supports. More than likely it is either Windows or Mac (some do support both). You need a printer that supports your particular computer platform. This information is printed on the side of the printer's box, or you can open your Internet browser, navigate to the printer's manufacturing site and select the particular printer in question to see its specifications.
Find out what operating system the printer supports. Newer printers (such as those that are compatible with Windows 7) typically support older versions of the operating system also.
Check the cable connection. Most new printers can connect to your computer through either a USB or wireless connection. If you are using an older computer with only serial connection ports you must purchase a USB-to-serial adapter in order to use the computer with the laptop. Similarly, you may need an adapter to connect an older printer with a newer computer.
Look up the printer on its manufacturer's site and search for available drivers. If you are using a newer laptop with an older printer you'll need the upgraded driver. If no drivers are available for the new operating system, then your laptop is not compatible with the printer.
Alternatively, check your computer for available printer drivers. For example, if you'd like to use a non-USB or wireless printer with a Windows 7 computer, search for the driver by navigating through 'Control Panel > View Devices and Printers > Add a Printer > Add a Local Printer.' Choose a printer port and click 'Next.' In the 'Install a Printer Driver' screen, select the printer's manufacturer in the left-side menu, then search for the specific printer in the right-side menu.

How to Show the Ink Status Window in an HP Deskjet F300 Series

Locate the HP Solution Center on a Windows computer by clicking the 'Start' or Windows icon, select 'All Programs' and then choose the HP folder to open a new window. Double-click the 'HP Solution Center' utility application.
Click the 'Settings' button and then click the 'Printer Toolbox' button in the 'HP Solution Center' window.
Click the 'Device Services' tab and then click the 'Estimated Ink Levels' button to display a visual of the ink levels for each cartridge.



Open any document in an application that can print, such as a letter in Microsoft Word.
Select 'Print' under 'File' in the top menu bar or under the Office button to launch the print dialog window. Check that the HP Deskjet F300 Series printer is selected next to 'Printer.'
Click the 'Properties' button and then click the 'Services' tab in the 'Properties' window.
Click the 'Service This Device' button represented by either an icon showing ink level bars or a wrench icon. Click the 'Estimated Ink Levels' option to display ink levels for each cartridge as colored bars.



Launch the 'System Preferences' application by clicking the 'System Preferences' icon from the dock or by selecting 'System Preferences' under the Apple logo in the top menu bar.
Click the 'Print & Fax' button to open the 'Printers and Faxes' window. Select the HP Deskjet F300 printer from the list of installed printers and then click the 'Options and Supplies' button.
Click the 'Utility' tab and then select the
Ink Level
option to view the current estimated ink level for each cartridge.

How to Check the Ink Level of an Epson Inkjet Printer

Install the Epson StatusMonitor software. This program comes on the CD included with the printer. It can also be downloaded from the Epson Web site.
Open the Epson StatusMonitor program in any application (such as word processing, spreadsheets or Web browsers) that allows you to print. Click on the 'File' menu tab in the control bar of the application.
Select print or page setup from the 'File' menu. A dialog box will open. In that box, click on the 'StatusMonitor' icon, which will open the 'Epson StatusMonitor' dialog box. Also, you can click on the 'Utility' icon and then the 'Epson StatusMonitor' button from the 'Utility' dialog box.
Click on the 'Update' button to update the display (if you do not think these levels are accurate) when the 'Epson StatusMonitor' dialog box displays the relative ink levels for each cartridge in the printer.
Go back to the 'Print' dialog box to change the way that the StatusMonitor utility monitors your printer and ink levels. Click on the 'Utility' button again.
Click on the 'Configuration' button in the 'Utility' dialog box. The open 'Configuration' dialog box will let you adjust settings such as ink level warnings and ink level monitoring before each printing.