Advanced configuration with HP Utility for OS X

Use the HP Utility to check printer status or to view or change printer settings from your computer.

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

Open HP Utility

1.At the computer, open the System Preferences menu, and then click Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners.

2.Select the printer in the list.

3.Click the Options & Supplies button.

4.Click the Utility tab.

5.Click the Open Printer Utility button.

HP Utility features

The HP Utility toolbar includes these items:

Devices: Click this button to show or hide Mac products found by the HP Utility.

All Settings: Click this button to return to the HP Utility main view.

HP Support: Click this button to open a browser and go to the HP support Web site.

Supplies: Click this button to open the HP SureSupply Web site.

Registration: Click this button to open the HP registration Web site.

Recycling: Click this button to open the HP Planet Partners Recycling Program Web site.

HP Utility consists of pages that you open by clicking in the All Settings list. The following table describes the tasks that you can perform with HP Utility.

Item

Description

 

 

Supplies Status

Show the printer supplies status and provides links for ordering supplies online.

 

 

Device Information

Show information about the currently selected printer, including the printer Service ID (if

 

assigned), the firmware version (FW Version), the Serial Number, and the IP address.

 

 

Commands

Send special characters or print commands to the printer after the print job.

 

NOTE: This option is available only after you open the View menu and select the Show

 

Advanced Options item.

 

 

Color Usage

Show information about color jobs that the printer has produced.

(Color printers only)

 

 

 

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