Printer software

Note

Note

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

For the latest information about the printing system software components, see the readme file on the Web at www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040. For information about installing the printer software, see the install notes on the CD-ROM that was included with the printer.

This section summarizes the software that is included on the CD-ROM. The printing system includes software for the following operating environments:

●Microsoft® Windows 9X and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

●Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP

●IBM OS/2 version 3.0 or later (also available on the Web)

●Apple Mac OS 7.5 or later

●Linux (also available on the Web)

The printing system also includes software for network administrators that use the following network operating systems:

●Microsoft Windows 9X and Windows Me

●Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP

●Microsoft Windows Server 2003

●Mac OS (EtherTalk)

●Linux (Web)

●UNIX® (Web)

Network printer installation for UNIX and other network operating systems is available from the Web or through a local HP-authorized distributor.

For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information, go to www.hp.com/support/lj9050_lj9040.

Software features

Automatic configuration, Update Now, and Preconfiguration features are available with the HP LaserJet 9040/9050 series printers.

Driver Autoconfiguration

The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows and the PS drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for printer accessories at the time of installation. Some accessories that Driver Autoconfiguration supports are the duplexing unit, optional paper trays, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

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