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Instructions
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Set the printer on a flat surface. Open the paper tray. Pull the print cartridge door open. Pull the packing material from inside the printer. Close the print cartridge door.

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Attach the power cord to the back of the printer. Plug the opposite end into a power outlet. Push the power button to turn on the printer.

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Press the arrow keys to navigate to the proper language and country settings, if prompted. Press "OK" on the keypad to select the options. Open the print cartridge door to access the cartridge carrier.

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Pull the protective tape from each cartridge. Insert the cartridges into the carrier, pushing them toward the back of the printer until they lock in place. Install the color cartridge on the left and the black cartridge on the right.

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Close the print cartridge door and press "OK" to confirm that you installed print cartridges. Insert paper into the paper tray. Place the software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Follow the prompts to install the printer drivers.

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Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the printer and an open USB port on the computer when the driver installation disc prompts. Click "Finish" when the driver installation completes.

NOTE, IF YOUR PRINTER IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS 7, READ ON............

Driver Installation Issues

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  Using outdated or corrupt print drivers and software can cause your Windows 7 computer to fail to recognize your HP C4480 printer. Download the Windows 7-compatible driver and software from the HP website. Uninstall previously installed drivers and software and reboot your computer before installing the new version. Disconnect the Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable running between the printer and computer from the back of the printer until prompted to reconnect during the software installation to avoid continued communication failures.

  
  

  
  
  
  

Power Problem

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  The obvious solutions include making sure the C4480 is turned on and ready to print, but other power-related issues exist. Problems such as loose cables and faulty wiring can cause the printer to power off erratically. This can result in your computer's inability to recognize the connected C4480 printer. Check the cable that connects the printer to the electrical outlet or suppression strip to confirm that both ends fit securely. Verify the functionality of the outlet or suppression strip by connecting the C4480 into another electrical source.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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Connectivity Troubles

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  The Photosmart C4480 requires a USB connection with your computer. Without this connection, the computer cannot communicate with the printer and you cannot print. Confirm that the cable connects firmly into the back of the C4480 and into your computer's USB port. In addition, connecting the two before the prompt during the installation process can result in your computer's inability to recognize the printer. If necessary, disconnect the USB cable from the back of the printer, uninstall the software and reboot your computer. Then reconnect the USB cable when prompted during the C4480 software installation.

  
  

  
  
  
  

Hardware Failure

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  USB port failure can cause your computer to fail to recognize the connected printer. Verify port functionality by connecting the printer to a different port. Connecting a separate USB device into the port in question also verifies port functionality. If the computer fails to recognize any device connected to the port, your computer may require service.

  
  

  
  
  
  

Read more: My HP C4480 Printer Is Not Recognized by Windows 7 | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8633316_hp-not-recognized-windows-7.html#ixzz2DayyJ1se