Printer software

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Included with the printer is a CD-ROM containing the printing system software. The software components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you use the printer to its fullest potential. See the getting started guide for installation instructions.

For the latest information about the printing system software components, view the ReadMe files on the CD-ROM.

This section summarizes the software included on the CD-ROM. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators operating in the following operating environments:

●Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me

●Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 32-bit and XP 64-bit

●Apple Mac OS, version 8.6 or higher

●AutoCAD drivers, versions 12-14

For a list of the network environments supported by the network administrator software components, see Network configuration.

For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information go to http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500.

Printer drivers

Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. The following printer drivers are included with the printer.

Operating system1

PCL 5c

PCL 6

PS

Windows 95, 98, Me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows NT 4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows XP (32-bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows XP (64-bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macintosh OS

 

 

 

 

 

1Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the online

 

 

Help in your driver for availability of features.

 

 

If your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest drivers during software

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installation, download them from http://www.hp.com/support/lj5500. Once connected, select

 

 

Downloads and Drivers to find the driver you wish to download.

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