Helpful software for increased flexibility

Note

Note

Included with the product 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 product 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/lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp. For information about installing the printing system software, see the install notes on the CD-ROM that was included with the product.

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

●Microsoft® Windows 9 X 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 who 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 product installation for UNIX and other network operating systems is available from the Web or through a local authorized HP distributor.

For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printing system software, and product support information, go to www.hp.com/support/lj9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/lj9050mfp.

Software features

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

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 product accessories at the time of installation.

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