installing the Macintosh printer software Macintosh printing software components The printer software for Macintosh includes the following components: • PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) (Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2) PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the Starter CD. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver that comes with the computer.
• Printing Dialog Extensions (PDEs) (Mac OS X) PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to printer features, such as number of copies, print on both sides, and quality settings. An installation program for the PDEs and other software is provided on the Starter CD. • The HP InkJet Utility allows control of features that are not available in the printer driver. Use the illustrated screens to select printer features and complete tasks with the printer, such as the following:
• download files, view fonts, and change many of the printer settings • check the ink cartridge levels • configure and set the printer for Internet Protocol (IP) or AppleTalk printing The HP InkJet Utility is not supported for the Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese languages. Note connecting the printer with a network (Ethernet) cable in the Mac OS When connecting the printer to a network in the Mac OS, make sure the HP Jetdirect print server is installed in the printer before you install the printer software. Insert the Starter 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, and then double- click the ClassicInstaller icon (if you are using Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2) or the CarbonInstaller icon (if you are using Mac OS X). This icon is located in the Installer: folder of the Starter CD (where is your language preference). Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the cable between the ports on the computer and the printer. If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2, complete steps 5 through 9. -Or- If you are using Mac OS X, complete steps 10 through 13. 2-56 hp restricted setup & configure