HP CP4005 manual Software for Macintosh computers, PostScript Printer Description PPD files

Software for Macintosh computers

The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs), and the HP Printer Utility for use with Macintosh computers.

If both the printer and the Macintosh computer are connected to a network, use the printer embedded Web server (EWS) to configure the printer. For more information, see Using the embedded Web server.

Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks

This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing system software supports Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, and v10.4.

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. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the compact disc (CD) that came with the printer. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer.

●HP Printer Utility

The HP Printer Utility provides access to features that are not available in the printer driver. Use the illustrated screens to select printer features and complete the following tasks with the printer:

●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 and set the printer for IP printing.

You can use the HP Printer Utility when your printer is directly connected using a USB cable or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.

NOTE The HP Printer Utility is supported for Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, and v10.4,

For more information about using the HP Printer Utility, see Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh.

To install printer drivers for Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, and v10.4

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

2.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu 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.

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