Hewlett Packard HP Deskjet 656cvr Download Drivers

This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer's USB port with a USB cable. Please note this driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj656\2kxpinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Plug the USB cable into the printer and PC.
A Hardware Wizard screen appears, click "Cancel".
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "USB" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj656\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\Win2k_xp". An "hpf656k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 656c series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 656c series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.



Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000
Download file size: 5.64M

Caution: The printer's USB cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and the "hp deskjet 656c" screen displays, proceed to step 9. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj656\Win2k_xp folder to open the 3 letter language folder. For example, the English driver will display an "enu" folder.
Double-click on the 3 letter language folder (e.g., "enu") to open it.
Double-click on the "nt4" folder to open it.
Double-click on the "disk1" folder to open it.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Click the "Install printer software" icon button. Files will now be loaded.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.


Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000
Download file size: 13.94M

Please note that with this driver version:
Status messaging and bi-directional communication is not available.
Ink level indication on the PC is not available.
HP Print Previewer is not available.
Installation Instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj656 folder a folder will be displayed. For example, "2kxpinf" will be displayed. This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Power on your printer, and connect your printer to the computer with a USB cable.
The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will appear.
Choose "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
Click "Next"
Click "Search for the best driver in these locations"
Click "Include this location in the search"
Click "Browse" and go to the folder, "c:\dj656\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\win2k_xp". Click "Ok" after you have browsed there.
Click "Next"
A dialog box will appear indicating the driver is being installed.
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The "hp deskjet 656c series" printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.



Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows XP
Download file size: 5.65M

HP DeskJet 656 Series Printer Driver-HOME USERS-USB
Installation Instructions:
Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding.

Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Dialog boxes indicating "Loading Files" and "Please Wait" will appear indicating files are being copied. Wait until the files are finished copying.
Click "Install Printer Software" Note: If this screen is not present, check the taskbar for a minimized screen named "656c". Click on this item to activate this screen.
A dialog box indicating "Please Wait" will appear indicating files are being copied. Wait until the files are finished copying.
Click "Yes" and follow the instructions on the installer screen.
After the printer has finished installing the "hp deskjet 656c series" printer will appear in the "Printers and Faxes" Window.

Note: There may be two printers installed, "hp deskjet 656c series", and "hp deskjet 656c series(2)". These drivers are identical. The printer WITHOUT the Check Mark next to it can be deleted from Printers and Faxes.


Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows XP
Download file size: 13.94M

Beta driver providing basic print and scan functionality.

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Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows XP x64
Download file size: 58.43M



Installation Instructions

Follow the installation instructions below for your printer connection, USB or Networked (Wired and Wireless).

Installation Instructions: USB Connection
1. Download the x64Drv5.64.0.17.exe file.
2. Once downloaded, choose Open or just run the x64Drv5.64.0.17.exe.
3. Follow onscreen instructions listed below.
Note: There may be a long pause between each of the steps below.
4. Choose Direct Connect.
5. Power on the printer, and connect it to the computer when prompted.
6. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will be displayed.
7. Select No, not this time.
8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended).
9. Depending on your product, you might see one or more Windows' warning screens.
10. Click Continue anyway or Yes each time these Windows warning screens appear.
11. Click Finish.
12. Reboot your computer (Highly Recommended).

Uninstall Instructions: USB Connection
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select Beta Printer Drivers for Windows XP x64 (5.64.0.17).
5. Click Remove.
6. Reboot your computer (Highly Recommended).

Installation Instructions: Network (Wired and Wireless)

Checklist for Wired Network Setup:
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Ensure the printer is connected to the network.

Checklist for Wireless Network Setup:
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Ensure the "Wireless" is turned on for the printer. (Typically signified by Blue Light on printer.)
3. Write down the wireless setting for your network. They are stored in the access point (the box with antennas).
4. To get to the access point:
a. Press the Windows key and the R key. Type CMD and press ENTER.
b. Type IPCONFIG and press ENTER.
c. Write down the IP address that appears in the line that says "Default Gateway". Example "192.162.0.1"
d. Press the Windows key and the R key. Type http:// and press ENTER . Example http://192.168.0.1. That will take you to the access point web server. Check your access point manual for more instructions.
e. You need to find the following settings.
i. SSID or Network name
ii. Encryption (None or disabled, WEP or WPA)
iii. Key or paraphrase

f. If you cannot find these settings, contact the manufacturer of your access point for help.
5. If your printer has an LCD display, press Setup, go to the network menu and select the wireless configuration option (usually called Wireless Setup Wizard) and follow instructions.

Note: If the printer cannot connect to your wireless network:
1. Ensure MAC address control/filter includes new printer's MAC addresses OR MAC address control/filter is turned "Off".
2. Ensure SID broadcasting is temporary enabled for easier setup.
3. Follow your setup instructions that came with your printer for more information on configuring your wireless printer.

Installation instructions: Wired and Wireless Network
1. Download the x64Drv5.64.0.17.exe file.
2. Once downloaded, choose Open or just Run the x64Drv5.64.0.17.exe.
3. Follow onscreen instructions listed below:
Note: There may be a long pause between each of the steps below.
4. Choose Network.
5. Choose your printer after the installer has identified it on the network.
6. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will be displayed.
7. Select No, not this time.
8. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended).
9. Depending on your product, you might see one or more Windows' warning screens.
10. Click Continue anyway or Yes each time these Windows warning screens appear.
11. Click Finish.
12. Reboot your computer (Highly Recommended).

Uninstall Instructions: Wired and Wireless Network
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Select Beta Printer Drivers for Windows XP x64 (5.64.0.17).
5. Click Remove.
6. Reboot your computer (Highly Recommended).

Microsoft Windows 2000
Description: This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer's USB port with a USB cable. Please note this driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj656\2kxpinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Plug the USB cable into the printer and PC.
A Hardware Wizard screen appears, click "Cancel".
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "USB" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj656\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\Win2k_xp". An "hpf656k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 656c series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 656c series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.

Microsoft Windows 2000
Description: Caution: The printer's USB cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and the "hp deskjet 656c" screen displays, proceed to step 9. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj656\Win2k_xp folder to open the 3 letter language folder. For example, the English driver will display an "enu" folder.
Double-click on the 3 letter language folder (e.g., "enu") to open it.
Double-click on the "nt4" folder to open it.
Double-click on the "disk1" folder to open it.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Click the "Install printer software" icon button. Files will now be loaded.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows XP
Description: HP DeskJet 656 Series Printer Driver-HOME USERS-USB
Installation Instructions:
Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding.

Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Dialog boxes indicating "Loading Files" and "Please Wait" will appear indicating files are being copied. Wait until the files are finished copying.
Click "Install Printer Software" Note: If this screen is not present, check the taskbar for a minimized screen named "656c". Click on this item to activate this screen.
A dialog box indicating "Please Wait" will appear indicating files are being copied. Wait until the files are finished copying.
Click "Yes" and follow the instructions on the installer screen.
After the printer has finished installing the "hp deskjet 656c series" printer will appear in the "Printers and Faxes" Window.

Note: There may be two printers installed, "hp deskjet 656c series", and "hp deskjet 656c series(2)". These drivers are identical. The printer WITHOUT the Check Mark next to it can be deleted from Printers and Faxes.

Microsoft Windows XP
Description: Please note that with this driver version:
Status messaging and bi-directional communication is not available.
Ink level indication on the PC is not available.
HP Print Previewer is not available.
Installation Instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj656 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj656 folder.
Open the c:\dj656 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj656 folder a folder will be displayed. For example, "2kxpinf" will be displayed. This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Power on your printer, and connect your printer to the computer with a USB cable.
The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will appear.
Choose "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
Click "Next"
Click "Search for the best driver in these locations"
Click "Include this location in the search"
Click "Browse" and go to the folder, "c:\dj656\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\win2k_xp". Click "Ok" after you have browsed there.
Click "Next"
A dialog box will appear indicating the driver is being installed.
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The "hp deskjet 656c series" printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.

Microsoft Windows XP x64
Description: Beta driver providing basic print and scan functionality.