Macintosh

Install the Macintosh software

On a Macintosh computer, the installation procedures are basically the same for a network administrator, a network client, or a single user. Install the software on any computer that has access rights to the device.

Topics:

General installation for Macintosh operating systems

Installation dialog-box options for Macintosh

Device setup

General installation for Macintosh operating systems

1.Insert the Macintosh software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If the CD screen does not open automatically, double-click the HP LaserJet M1120 MFP CD-ROM icon on the desktop to open the CD-ROM window.

2.Double-click the Mac OS X icon.

NOTE: The Continue button appears only after you type the "admin" password in the Authenticate dialog box.

3.The main Installer dialog box appears. Click Install and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation.

NOTE: Be patient when you are installing the software. The installer must perform an initial search of the computer for up to 1 minute. During this time the installer might appear to be stalled.

4.When software installation is complete, click Restart.

5.The HP Setup Utility launches autmatically. Continue with the steps for setting up a device in the Device Setup section.

The software program used to finish setting up the device varies by operating system. The following table shows the print setup tools that are available.

Table 5-1Adding a printer in Macintosh operating systems

Operating System

Print Center

Printer Setup Utility

 

 

 

Mac OS X V10.3.9

 

x

 

 

 

Mac OS X V10.4.1

x

x

 

 

 

Installation dialog-box options for Macintosh

The following sequence describes the dialog box options that appear during the HP LaserJet M1120 MFP Series software installation on Macintosh systems.

To begin the installation, insert the HP LaserJet M1120 MFP Series software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

Figure 5-1Step 1 - Insert the HP LaserJet M1120 MFP Series software CD

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M1120n, M1120 specifications

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