Software for Windows

Use the Typical Install or Custom Install option to install the HP software. (This includes several printer drivers. For more information, see page 15.)

Note

Network Administrators: If the printer is attached to a network,

 

before you can print, the printer must be configured for that network

 

using HP JetAdmin or similar network software. (See the getting

 

started guide.)

 

 

Access the Windows Printer Driver

To configure the driver, access it in one of the following ways:

 

Temporarily Change Settings

Change Default Settings

Operating System

(from a software application)

(across all applications)

 

 

 

Windows 95 and

From the File menu, click Print,

Click the Start button, point to

Windows NT 4.0

and then click Properties. (The

Settings, and then click Printers.

 

actual steps can vary; this is the

Right-click the printer icon, and

 

most common method.)

choose Properties.

Windows 3.1x and

From the File menu, click Print,

From the Windows control panel,

Windows NT 3.51

click Printers, and then click

double-click Printers, highlight

 

Options. (The actual steps can

the printer, and click Setup.

 

vary; this is the most common

 

 

method.)

 

Note

Settings in the printer driver and software application override

 

control panel settings. (Software application settings override

 

printer driver settings.)

 

 

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5000 specifications

The HP 5000 series is a distinguished line of wide-format printers by Hewlett-Packard, specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of professional graphics and technical printing. This series is renowned for its ability to produce high-quality prints with exceptional speed and precision, making it a popular choice for print service providers, architects, and engineers.

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