The printing system software includes the following components:

PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files

The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to printer features. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer.

HP Printer Utility

Use the HP Printer Utility to set up printer features that are not available in the printer driver:

Name the printer.

Assign the printer to a zone on the network.

Assign an internet protocol (IP) address to the printer.

Download files and fonts.

Configure the printer for IP or AppleTalk printing.

You can use the HP Printer Utility when your printer uses a universal serial bus (USB) cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network. For more information, see Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh.

NOTE The HP Printer Utility is supported for Mac OS X V10.2 or later.

Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks

1.Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.

2.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not run automatically, double-click the CD icon on the desktop.

3.Double-click the Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder.

4.Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

5.On the computer hard drive, open Applications, open Utilities, and then open Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

NOTE If you are using Mac OS X V10.3 or Mac OS X V10.4, then the Printer Setup Utility has replaced the Print Center.

6.Click Add Printer.

7.Select Rendezvous as the connection type.

8.Select your printer from the list.

9.Click Add Printer.

10.Close the Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility.

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