HP SP 3300 manual Software overview, Supplied software, Printer driver features

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3 Software overview

This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are explained in the Software Section.

This chapter includes:

•Supplied software

•Printer driver features

•System requirements

Supplied software

You must install the printer software using the supplied CD-ROM after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer.

The CD provides you with the following software:

		Contents

Windows	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage
		of your printer’s features.
	• Status Monitor: This program allows you to monitor
		the printer’s status and alerts you when an error
		occurs during printing.
	•	Printer Settings Utility: This program is
		automatically installed when you install the Status
		Monitor.
	•	PCL6 driver: Use this driver to print documents in
		the PCL6, PCL5e language.
	• PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use the
		PostScript driver to print documents with complex
		fonts and graphics in the PostScript language.
	•	Set IP: Use this program to set your printer’s TCP/
		IP addresses.
	•	User’s Guide in PDF

Macintosh	•	Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer
		from a Macintosh computer and print documents.
	• Printer Settings Utility: This program allows you to
		configure various printer settings.
	•	Set IP: Use this program to set your printer’s TCP/
		IP addresses.

Printer driver features

Your printer drivers support the following standard features:

•Paper source selection

•Paper size, orientation and type

•Number of copies

In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers:

	Feature	PCL 6	PostScript

		Windows	Windows	Macintosh
		Windows	Windows	Macintosh

	Toner save	O	O	O

	Print quality option	O	O	O

	Poster printing	O	X	X

	Multiple pages per	O	O	O
	sheet (N-up)

	Fit to page printing	O	O	O

	Scale printing	O	O	O

	Watermark	O	X	X

	Overlay	O	X	X

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Contents SP 3300 Series Page Contents Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Installing accessoriesSafety During Operation Safety InformationRecycling Power SupplyPower Saver Energy Star ProgramAvertissement Laser SafetyRemarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada Cdrh RegulationsIntroduction Special featuresFeatures SP 3300D SP 3300DN Printer overviewFront view Status Description Control panel overviewUnderstanding the LEDs Rear viewFinding more information Setting up the hardwareAltitude adjustment Click Emulation Changing the font settingPrinting a demo Basic setupUsing toner save mode Printing a demo Using toner save modePrinter driver features Software overviewSupplied software System requirements WindowsMacintosh Requirements Network setup SP 3300DN onlyUsing SetIP program Supported operating systemsSelecting print media Loading print mediaPrint media for duplex printing Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybType Size Weight Supported sizes of paperGuidelines for selecting and storing print media Guidelines for special print mediaType Guidelines Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the tray Using the tray 1 or the optional trayLoad the paper with the side to be printed on facing up Using manual feederKnowing an output location Printing a document Canceling a print jobPrinting a document Canceling a print job Basic printingAccessory Description Supplies and accessoriesAccessory Toner cartridge AccessoryCleaning the inside of the printer MaintenanceCleaning the printer Cleaning the outside of the printerMaintaining the toner cartridge Toner cartridge storageExpected cartridge life Redistributing toner cartridge Replacing the toner cartridge Printing a configuration Maintenance partsItems Yield Average Tray TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper feed areaManual tray Around the toner cartridgePaper exit area Duplex unit areaDuplex jam Tips for avoiding paper jams Solving general printing problems Troubleshooting checklistDpi Normal. See Dpi Best, change it toSolving print quality problems Toner smear Condition Suggested solutions Vertical linesGray BackgroundCommon Windows problems Common Macintosh problems Common PostScript problemsDisconnect the power cord Installing accessoriesPrecautions to take when installing accessories Installing a memory moduleActivating the added memory in the PS printer properties Specifications Printer specificationsSpecifications and description Index Software section Contents Using Windows PostScript Driver Typical Installation Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Custom InstallationSelect Custom installation. Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Installing Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Printing a Document Basic PrintingPrinting Preferences Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconPaper Tab Layout TabGraphics Tab Overlay Extras TabAdvanced Options WatermarkPrinter Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help About TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayAdvanced Using Windows PostScript DriverCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Sharing the Printer LocallyChanging the Status Monitor Program Settings Using Utility ApplicationsUsing Printer Settings Utility Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUninstalling the printer driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling Software Installing the printer driverMac OS 8.6 ~ Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connectedLayout Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printer FeaturesDuplex Printing Index Page M000-8650 Network Printer User’s Guide SP 3300DN only OpenSSL License Page Programs supplied on the CD Appendix Network Printer Card Getting startedIntroduction Supported network environmentsSystem requirements Uninstalling softwareClick Typical installation for a network printer Programs supplied onIP address setup Using SetIPUsing Web Image Monitor SP 3300 Series Windows XP TCP/IP Print Driver Installation for Networked PrintersWorkstation Setup Windows Vista TCP/IPDisk Windows 2000 TCP/IPTest Print TCP/IP environment Configuring DHCP/BOOTPConfiguring Snmp Using SnmpConfiguring Wins Configuring SLPUsing SLP Configuring DdnsUPnP Configuring UPnPUsing UPnP BonjourPrinter Port Printing protocolsStandard TCP/IP port LPR portIPP port Configuring IPP in the print serverConfiguring a Windows client Setting IPP securityAdditional functions EtherTalk printing Configuring EtherTalkConfiguring the printer EtherTalk environmentBonjour printer TCP/IP printingMaintenance using Internet Services Administration ToolsOpenSSL License SpecificationsAppendix OpenSSL StatementsBootp M000-8651 Page Page