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HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Software Technical Reference - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 4
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 5
...4 2 Software description Introduction ...9 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software 10 Supported operating systems HP Driver Preconfiguration 22 Lockable features 24 Continuous export 24 HP driver diagnostic printer check tool 25 HP Easy Printer Care ...26 HP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 6
options ...43 Microsoft Windows general installation overview 44 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD for Windows systems ...44 Install ...45 User Documentation 46 Support ...47 Administrator Software 48 Administrator Documentation 49 Scan Setup Wizard 50 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 7
software 113 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP drivers 116 HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) ...116 Select a printer driver for Windows 117 Set a default printer ...118 Priority for print settings ...118 Change the printer-driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 8
Size 134 Paper Source 135 Paper Type ...136 Special pages 137 Covers 138 Print pages on different papers 139 Insert blank or preprinted sheets 140 Chapter separator pages 141 Print Quality ...142 Print Quality drop-down menu 142 EconoMode ...143 Effects tab features ...144 Resizing Options - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 9
162 Make Job Private ...162 Pin to print ...162 Job Notification Options 163 User Name ...163 Job Name ...163 Releasing a job-storage print job 164 Deleting a job-storage print job 164 Services tab features ...165 Internet Services ...166 Device services ...166 Device Settings tab features ...167 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 10
the HP Printer Utility 183 HP Printer Utility features 183 Embedded Web server 184 Availability ...184 Printing-system software on the Web 184 In-box printing-system software CD 184 Windows Partition 185 Macintosh partition 185 CD versions 185 Macintosh install and uninstall instructions - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 11
228 Upload Fonts 229 HP Support ...230 Printer Settings ...231 Output Devices 231 Duplex mode 232 Economode & Toner Density 233 Resolution ...234 Trays Configuration 235 Lock Resources 236 Stored Jobs ...237 Releasing a job-storage print job 237 Deleting a job-storage print job 238 E-mail - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 12
284 Common Problems [INTERNAL 286 HP Device Manager for Linux ...287 Create an output ...290 Disabling Enterprise AutoConfiguration [INTERNAL 291 Remove EAC from the driver [INTERNAL 291 Remove the Service tab from the driver [INTERNAL 292 Remove the print processor from the driver [INTERNAL - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 13
tables Table 1-1 Software technical reference overview 1 Table 1-2 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features 4 Table 2-1 Supported printing-system components (AR - FR 15 Table 2-2 Supported printing-system components (HE - NO 16 Table 2-3 Supported printing-system components (PL - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 14
Table 6-11 Media-type commands ...277 xii ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 15
Browser - Main screen ...44 Figure 3-2 CD Browser - Install screen ...45 Figure 3-3 CD Browser - User Documentation screen 46 Figure 3-4 CD Browser - Support screen ...47 Figure 3-5 CD Browser - Administrator Software screen 48 Figure 3-6 CD Browser - Administrator Documentation screen 49 Figure - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 16
Printer Software screen 90 Figure 3-42 Send Fax Driver Installation - Install From Disk screen 90 Figure 3-43 Send Fax Driver Installation - Name Your Printer screen 91 Figure 3-44 Send Fax Driver Installation - Printer Sharing screen 92 Figure 3-45 Send Fax Driver Installation - Print Test - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 17
Figure 4-25 Device Settings tab - PS Emulation driver 168 Figure 4-26 Font Substitution Table ...169 Figure 4-27 HP Font Installer dialog box ...170 Figure 4-28 About tab ...177 Figure 5-1 Product CD image ...187 Figure 5-2 HP LaserJet installer browser screen 187 Figure 5-3 Introduction dialog - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 18
screen 226 Figure 5-36 HP Printer Utility - File Upload screen 227 Figure 5-37 HP Printer Utility - Update Firmware screen 228 Figure 5-38 HP Printer Utility - Upload Fonts screen 229 Figure 5-39 HP Printer Utility - HP Support screen 230 Figure 5-40 HP Printer Utility - Output Devices screen - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 19
, support engineers, system administrators, Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel, and end users, as appropriate. NOTE: This STR describes software that is shipped on the software CD that comes with the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. This STR does not describe drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 20
Printer Care ● HP Embedded Web Server ● HP Web Jetadmin ● Scan Setup Wizard ● MFP Send Fax Driver ● Optional Software ● Font Support Chapter 3, Install Windows printing-system This chapter provides instructions for installing the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and components HP LaserJet M9050 MFP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 21
AutoConfiguration ● HP Driver Deployment Utility For information about the location of information within chapters, see the table of contents. An index is provided in this STR. Additional detailed information about the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software is - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 22
of the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features that are discussed in this STR. Product configurations might vary among countries/ regions. Table 1-2 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features Functions ● Two-sided copying and printing ● Image modification - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 23
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP paper. ◦ Duplex printing: The duplexer provides two-sided printing (printing both sides of part of the output device ◦ Multifunction finisher: Provides 1,000 sheets of that can be assigned to individual users or workgroups for easy identification and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 24
Table 1-2 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features (continued) instructions. To easily send firmware updates to multiple products, use the HP Web Jetadmin software (go to www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin). ● Internal hard disk can be used to store selected print jobs. It can support - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 25
Purpose and scope Table 1-2 HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features (continued) User interface ● Graphical display on control panel ● Embedded Web server to gain access to support and order supplies (for network-connected products) Security features ● Foreign Interface Harness - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 26
8 Chapter 1 Purpose and scope ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 27
M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software ● Driver configuration for Windows ● HP driver diagnostic printer check tool ● HP Easy Printer Care ● HP Embedded Web Server ● HP Web Jetadmin ● Scan Setup Wizard ● MFP Send Fax Driver ● Documentation and optional software ● Font support - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 28
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP communicates with the product using a printer driver. Printer drivers provide access to product features, such as printing on custom-sized paper, resizing documents, and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 29
These Windows operating systems do not support the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. Printer drivers for the product are not included on the printing-system software CD and are not available on the Web. ENWW HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software 11 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 30
The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software can be downloaded from the Web, or ordered on a CD from HP fulfillment centers. NOTE: This document describes drivers that are shipped with the printing-system software CD. This document does not describe any drivers that - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 31
and then select the CD-ROM drive. Macintosh Partition For information about the Macintosh partition, see Macintosh partition on page 185. CD versions The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD contains the Windows installer, CD Browser, and printer drivers in the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 32
) ● Slovak (SK) ● Slovenian (SL) ● Spanish - Mid-Atlantic (ES) ● Swedish (SV) ● Thai (TH) ● Turkish (TR) ● Ukrainian (UK) ● Vietnamese (VI) Supported printing-system components Each of the following tables lists the printing-system software components that are supported in each language. 14 Chapter - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 33
Print X X Driver (UPD) X X X X X X X X X X CD Browser X X X X X X X X X X X X Mac OS X Dialog Extensions and PPD X X X X X X Mac PS Installer and Fonts HP LaserJet M9040/ X M9050 MFP User Guide (interactive) HP LaserJet M9040/ X M9050 MFP User Guide (printer - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 34
X M9050 MFP User Guide (interactive) HP LaserJet M9040/ X X X X X X X M9050 MFP User Guide (printer friendly) HP LaserJet M9040 / X M9050 MFP PrintingSystem Install Notes X X X X HP JDI Administrator Guide X X X X HP Driver X Preconfiguration Support Guide X X X X Scan - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 35
and X Fonts HP LaserJet M9040/ X X M9050 MFP User Guide (interactive) HP LaserJet M9040/ X X M9050 MFP User Guide (printer friendly) HP LaserJet M9040 / X X M9050 MFP Printing- System Install Notes HP JDI Administrator X X Guide HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide X X Scan - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 36
version of the user guide is a .CHM file, and the printer friendly version of the user guide is a .PDF file. ● HP LaserJet M9040 / M9050 MFP Printing-System Install Notes (.HTM file) contains important information about product features, instructions for installing the printing-system software, and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 37
the computer screen. ● Rich Text Format (.RTF): This is a text file. You can navigate to files and open them in Microsoft Word or Microsoft WordPad. Software description ENWW HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software 19 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 38
systems over a direct connection when either the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP is installed by using the Add Printer Wizard when using a direct connection. Table 2-4 Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication comparison Connection type Add - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 39
software that allows it to communicate with the product and automatically match the printer driver with the actual product configuration. EAC is activated during installation of the driver or whenever the Automatic Configuration feature is used. If the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 40
and distributing HP printing-system software in managed corporate printing environments. Using HP Driver Preconfiguration, information technology (IT) administrators in corporate and enterprise environments can preconfigure the printing and product defaults for HP printer drivers before installing - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 41
software installation preparing for a silent install. For detailed information about customizing printer drivers within the Customization Utility, download the HP Preconfiguration Utility User Guide from the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/hpdpc_sw The HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 42
options are True or False. ● Print in Grayscale: The options are Disable or Enabled. ● Media Type: The options include all the media types that the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP support. ● Paper Source: The options are Printer Auto Select, Manual Feed (Tray 1), Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 43
Software description HP driver diagnostic printer check tool Use the HP Driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool, a Web-based diagnostic software program, to determine whether the correct and most current printer driver for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP is in use. Two methods are - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 44
● Windows Vista Supported browsers ● Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 You can download the HP Easy Printer Care software by clicking the HP Easy Printer Care button from the Administrator Software menu of the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD, or by - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 45
Software description HP Embedded Web Server The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP is equipped with an embedded Web server, which provides access to information about product and network activities. This information appears in a Web browser, such as - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 46
Shows the product status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type and size of print paper set for each tray. To change the default outgoing e-mail, as well as to set e-mail alerts. 28 Chapter 2 Software description ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 47
Software description Table 2-6 Embedded Web Server - tabs and sections ( Authentication Manager: Allows you to determine which product functions will require a user to provide log-in information in order to use those functions. ● LDAP been saved in the product. ENWW HP Embedded Web Server 29 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 48
book and user information to and HP Jetdirect print server. NOTE: The Networking tab can be password-protected. Other links ● Contains links that connect you to the Internet ● HP Instant Support™: Connects you to the HP Web site to help you find solutions. This service Software description ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 49
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. When installed on a host server, a Windows client can gain access to HP Web Jetadmin by using a supported Web browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by navigating to the HP Web Jetadmin host. Software description ENWW HP Web - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 50
folder can retrieve the documents, save the documents to their computers, and print them. NOTE: The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP must be connected via the network to use the Scan Setup Wizard. Figure 2-1 Scan Setup Wizard - Complete screen 32 Chapter 2 Software description ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 51
use the HP MFP Send Fax driver to send faxes from your computer through the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP if the optional Analog Fax Accessory 300 is installed. After the MFP Send Fax driver is installed, it can be accessed and used in the same manner as a printer driver. NOTE: For - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 52
Software button: ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Screen Fonts: Printer-matching TrueType fonts to help ensure screen match printing. ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide: Includes information about the product operation, troubleshooting, warranty and specifications, supplies and support. ● HP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 53
Default fonts The following default fonts are installed when you click the Add button for the HP LaserJet M9050 MFP Screen Fonts option from the Install Documentation and Optional Software screen: Table 2-7 Default fonts Font name Font style File name Albertus Extra Bold Regular ALBR85W.TTF - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 54
ITC Bookman Light ITC Bookman Light ITC Bookman Demi ITC Bookman Demi ITC Zapf Chancery ITC Zapf Dingbats Letter Gothic 36 Chapter 2 Software description Font style Italic Regular Bold Bold Italic Italic Bold Regular Regular Bold Bold Oblique Oblique Antiqua Halbfett Kursiv Kursiv Halbfett Regular - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 55
Software description Table 2-7 Default fonts (continued) Font name TTF UNVR58W.TTF Ninety-two additional PS emulation fonts are also available on the CD. Table 2-8 Additional PS emulation fonts Font name Font style Albertus MT Regular TTF PS_11119.TTF PS_11118.TTF ENWW Font support 37 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 56
Bold GillSans ExtraBold Regular GillSans Italic GillSans Light Italic GillSans Light Regular Goudy Bold Goudy Bold Italic 38 Chapter 2 Software description File name PS_11846.TTF PS_24516.TTF PS_12704.TTF PS_14508.TTF PS_12581.TTF PS_12585.TTF PS_12586.TTF PS_12582.TTF PS_24517 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 57
PS_12625.TTF PS_12623.TTF PS_94073.TTF PS_14525.TTF PS_24524.TTF PS_24510.TTF PS_12506.TTF PS_12510.TTF PS_12511.TTF PS_12507.TTF PS_14072.TTF PS_11546.TTF Font support 39 Software description - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 58
.TTF PS_13502.TTF PS_14030.TTF PS_14040.TTF PS_14021.TTF PS_14022.TTF PS_14029.TTF PS_14039.TTF PS_13548.TTF PS_13547.TTF PS_14481.TTF PS_14480.TTF 40 Chapter 2 Software description ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 59
179. Linux and UNIX systems support the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP, and software is available on the Web. This chapter provides procedures for installing and uninstalling the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software for Windows operating systems - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 60
MFP comes on a single CD. The Setup program installs the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software from the CD onto the hard disk and updates Windows files. For all supported operating systems, each install option presents a series of query dialog boxes that guide - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 61
options The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software can be installed when the product is connected to the computer in the following configurations: ● Directly connected using a USB port. ● Connected via the network. Installing Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 62
systems In supported Windows environments (Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP), insert the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD in the CD-ROM drive to open an interactive CD browser. Use the CD browser to install the drivers and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 63
to install the PCL 6 driver. ● Click the Install Documentation and Optional Software button to install the HP LaserJet M9040 / M9050 MFP Install Notes, HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Screen Fonts, or the HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide. ● Click the Install PCL 5 Driver button to install the PCL - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 64
button to view the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP user documentation. ● User Guide (Interactive) (.CHM file): Contains information about product operation, warranty and specifications, supplies and support. ● User Guide (Printer Friendly) (.PDF file): Contains information about - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 65
for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. ● Click the hp.com button to go to the HP home Web page for information about products and services, support, drivers, and HP online stores. Click the Back button to return to the main CD browser screen. Figure 3-4 CD Browser - Support screen - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 66
Click the Administrator Software button to view a list of HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP support tools for network administrators. ● Click the HP Universal Print Driver Portal button for more information and to download a single driver which can be used to print to virtually any - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 67
view HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP support guides for network administrators. ● Click the HP Jetdirect Guide button to view network installation and troubleshooting information. ● Click the HP Driver Preconfiguration User Guide button to find out how to create and deploy a printer - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 68
Wizard button to create a network folder where scanned documents can be automatically saved. ● Click the User Guide (Printer Friendly) button to view the Scan Setup Wizard operating and troubleshooting information. ● Click the Read Me button to view additional information about the Scan Setup Wizard - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 69
User Guide. ● Click the Install Additional Driver button and select the driver you want to install to launch the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software installation. ● Click the Product Registration button to register your product online. ● Click the HP Easy Printer - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 70
time). In addition, make sure to use a standard two-meter USB cable. 1. Close all programs. 2. Insert the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installer program should open. If the installer program has not started after 30 seconds, complete these - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 71
Installing Windows printing-system components Install Windows software for networks NOTE: For detailed installation instructions, see Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions on page 54. The software on the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP CD-ROM supports network - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 72
Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions Install the printer driver using the HP Driver Installation Utility (HPDIU) A series of dialog boxes appear during installation of the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software in Windows environments. NOTE: You can - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 73
the options listed below, see HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD for Windows systems on page 44. Figure 3-9 Software Installation - Initial screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 55 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 74
by clicking either the Install Documentation and Optional Software button or the Install Additional Driver button from the Next Steps dialog box. For more information about HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printer drivers, see Select a printer driver for Windows on page 117. For more - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 75
5. After reading the license agreement, click the Accept button to continue to the Device Connection screen. Figure 3-11 Software Installation - License Agreement screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 57 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 76
if the product will be connected to the computer using a USB cable. Once the software is installed, the Driver Installation Complete screen appears. -or- ● Connect via the network: Select this option , the Devices Found screen appears. 58 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 77
is displayed. Select the product you want to install and then click the OK button to continue to the Device Connection screen. Figure 3-13 Software Installation - Devices Found screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 59 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 78
, and Hardware Address) for the product are displayed. Click the Install button. Once the software is installed, you will continue to the Driver Installation Complete screen. Figure 3-14 Software Installation - Device Connection screen 2 60 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 79
following screen appears once the software is installed. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. Figure 3-15 Software Installation - Driver Installation Complete screen 1 Installing Windows printing-system components -or- ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 61 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 80
page to the product by selecting the Print a test page check box, or gain access to the printer driver by selecting the View or change properties check box. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. Figure 3-16 Software Installation - Driver Installation Complete screen 2 62 Chapter - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 81
Hardware and Sound category, click the Printer option. 2. Click the Add a printer option. The Add Printer Wizard opens. 3. Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box. Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 63 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 82
install the printer driver. NOTE: If the product is connected via the network using a print server, select the A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer option (Point and Print installation), and then click the Next > button. For detailed installation instructions, see Print sever - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 83
connection on page 71. If the product is connected via the network using a print server, see Print sever connection on page 75. Figure 3-18 Add Printer Wizard - Select a Printer Port screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 65 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 84
M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP is already listed, select it and click the Next > button. If the product is not listed, click the Have Disk button to continue to the Install From Disk screen. Figure 3-19 Add Printer Wizard - Install Printer Software screen 7. If the correct path to the CD-ROM - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 85
M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP from the list and click the Next > button to continue to the Name Your Printer screen. Figure 3-21 Add Printer Wizard - Install Printer Software, screen 2 Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 86
use this printer as the default printer, or select the No option to keep the existing product as the default printer. Click the Next > button to continue to the Printer Sharing screen. Figure 3-22 Add Printer Wizard - Name Your Printer screen 68 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 87
more information, see either Microsoft Windows Sharing (peer-to-peer networking) on page 79 or Microsoft Point and Print on page 78. Figure 3-23 Add Printer Wizard - Printer Sharing screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 69 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 88
the No option if you would not like to print a test page after the software is installed. Click the Next > button to continue to the Completing the Add Printer Wizard screen. Figure 3-24 Add Printer Wizard - Print Test Page screen 14. Review the installation details, and then click the Finish button - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 89
the Hardware and Sound category, click the Printer option. 2. Click the Add a printer option on the Printer Tasks pane. 3. Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box. Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 71 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 90
install the printer driver. NOTE: If the product is connected via the network using a print server, select the A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer option (Point and Print installation), and then click the Next > button. For detailed installation instructions, see Print sever - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 91
Figure 3-26 Add Printer Wizard - Select a Printer Port screen 6. Click the Next > button. Figure 3-27 Add Printer Wizard - Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 73 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 92
typing a new name in the Port Name text box. NOTE: The Always print to this device, even if its IP address changes check box is only available if you select the HP Standard TCP/IP Port option from the Select a Printer Port dialog box. This feature allows the computer to communicate with the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 93
the printer driver. For detailed installation instructions, see either Use an existing port for a direct connection on page 63 or see Create a new TCP/IP port for a direct connection on page 71. Figure 3-29 Add Printer Wizard - Local or Network Printer screen Installing Windows printing-system - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 94
Printer Wizard - Specify A Printer screen If you select the Find a printer in the directory option and then click the Next > button, you will continue to the Find Printers , you will continue to the Browse for Printer dialog box. If you select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 95
product as the default printer, and then click the Next > button to continue to the Completing the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. Figure 3-32 Add Printer Wizard - Default Printer screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Detailed Microsoft Windows installation instructions 77 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 96
instructions to connect to the product, and then you will continue to the Completing the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 6. Review the installation details, and then click the Finish button to complete the Add Printer Wizard. Microsoft Point and Print Microsoft Point and Print is a two-step driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 97
allows network computers that are not directly connected to the product to print to the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. When using Windows sharing, the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printer driver must be installed and configured on both the host computer as well - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 98
Printers option. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to open the Add Printer Wizard. 3. Click the Next button to start the wizard. 4. Click the Network Printer Printer Wizard. NOTE: You might need to use the product software CD to complete the printer driver your default printer for Windows-based programs, - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 99
use the HP MFP Send Fax driver to send faxes from your computer through the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP if the optional Analog Fax Accessory 300 is installed. After the MFP Send Fax driver is installed, it can be accessed and used in the same manner as a printer driver. NOTE: For - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 100
MFP Send Fax driver The MFP Send Fax driver can be installed using either the HP Driver Installation Utility (HPDIU) or the Windows Add Printer Wizard. HP Driver Installation Utility (HPDIU) To install the MFP Send Fax driver by using the HP Driver the software is installed, the Driver Installation - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 101
NOTE: The product name is HP MFP Send Fax when the MFP Send Fax driver is installed on a local printer. If you select Connect via the network option, some features, such as fax preview, might not available. The MFP Send Fax driver cannot be installed on a product that is connected to the computer - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 102
5. A list of products is displayed. Select the product you want to install, and then click the OK button to continue to the Device Connection screen. Figure 3-36 Send Fax Driver Installation - Devices Found screen 84 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 103
product are displayed. Click the Install button. Once the software is installed, you will continue to the Driver Installation Complete screen. Figure 3-37 Send Fax Driver Installation - Device Connection screen 2 Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Use the MFP Send Fax Driver 85 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 104
7. The following screen appears once the software is installed. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. Figure 3-38 Send Fax Driver Installation - Driver Installation Complete screen 86 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 105
Printers and Faxes option. -orWindows Vista: Under the Hardware and Sound category, click the Printer option. 3. Click the Add a printer option. 4. Click the Next button on the Add Printer Wizard welcome dialog box. Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Use the MFP Send Fax Driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 106
such as fax preview, are not available if the driver is installed by using the network printer installation. For detailed installation instructions, see Print sever connection on page 75. The MFP Send Fax driver cannot be installed on a printer that is connected to the computer through a USB, serial - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 107
for a direct connection on page 71. If the product is connected via the network using a print server, see Print sever connection on page 75. Figure 3-40 Send Fax Driver Installation - Use the following port screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Use the MFP Send Fax Driver 89 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 108
Driver Installation - Install Printer Software screen 8. Click the Browse button. Figure 3-42 Send Fax Driver Installation - Install From Disk screen 9. Navigate to and select the MFP Send Fax driver information about your printer. 10. Click the Open button. 11. Click the OK button. - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 109
the Next button. 13. Type a name for the driver in the Printer name text box, and then click the Next button. The default name is HP MFP Send Fax. Figure 3-43 Send Fax Driver Installation - Name Your Printer screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Use the MFP Send Fax Driver 91 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 110
selecting the Share name option on the Printer Sharing window. The MFP Send Fax driver is then available for a Point and Print connection. Some features, such as fax preview, are not available if the driver is accessed by using a Point and Print connection. For more information, see either Microsoft - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 111
and then click the Next button. NOTE: If you select the Yes option, the MFP Send Fax driver will open once the installation is complete. No page is printed from the product. Figure 3-45 Send Fax Driver Installation - Print Test Page screen 16. Click the Finish button to complete the wizard. NOTE: If - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 112
use the HP MFP Send Fax driver to send faxes from your computer through the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP if the optional Analog Fax Accessory 300 is installed. After the MFP Send Fax driver is installed, it can be accessed and used in the same manner as a printer driver. NOTE: For - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 113
, a subject, or add an image to the cover page. Figure 3-47 Send Fax Driver Installation - Fax Job screen Installing Windows printing-system components 6. Click the Send button. The fax is sent. NOTE: If you selected NOTE: The fax might not have a cover page. ENWW Use the MFP Send Fax Driver 95 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 114
clicking the Cancel button. 1. Insert the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD in the CD-ROM drive to open an interactive CD browser. If the installation screen does not appear when you insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps to open the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 115
5. A list of HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP products is displayed. Select the product you want to install and click the OK button to continue to the Network Settings screen. Figure 3-49 Scan Setup Wizard - Devices Found screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 116
of the product on the Embedded Jetdirect Page. The Embedded Jetdirect Page is the second page of the configuration page printout. To print a configuration page from the product control panel, perform the following: i. Touch Administration. ii. Touch Information. iii. Touch Configuration/Status Pages - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 117
NOTE: If the product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print that provide information about those options. b. Open a Web browser window. c. In the address line of the browser, type ftp://, where is the TCP/ - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 118
8. Select the Add a Network Scan Folder to the Device option and then click the Next > button to continue to the Authentication screen. Figure 3-52 Scan Setup Wizard - Add or Remove Folders screen 100 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 119
password check box and enter your Domain, User Name, and Password into the corresponding text boxes. Click the Next > button to continue to the Folder Settings screen. Figure 3-53 Scan Setup Wizard - Authentication screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Create a network folder - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 120
10. Select the default scan settings from the drop-down lists and then click the Next > button to continue to the Folder Name screen. Figure 3-54 Scan Setup Wizard - Folder Settings screen 102 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 121
on your desktop, select the Create a shortcut to this folder on my desktop check box. Figure 3-55 Scan Setup Wizard - Folder Name screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Create a network folder using the Scan Setup Wizard 103 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 122
12. Click the Continue button to if you want to add another folder. When all folders have been created, click the Finish button to exit the Scan Setup Wizard. Figure 3-56 Scan Setup Wizard - Complete screen 104 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 123
and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP: ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Screen Fonts: Printer-matching TrueType fonts to help ensure screen match printing. ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide: Includes information about the product operation, troubleshooting, warranty and specifications, supplies and support - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 124
the Install Documentation and Optional Software button. 4. Click either the Add or the Remove button next to the documentation or optional software program you want to install or uninstall. Figure 3-57 Install or Uninstall Software 106 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 125
6 driver ● HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP PS driver ● HP LaserJet M9040 / M9050 MFP Install Notes ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Screen Fonts ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide ● HP MFP Send Fax driver Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Uninstall software 107 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 126
If the printer driver or the MFP Send Fax driver was installed using the HP Driver Installation Utility (HPDIU), perform the following to uninstall the driver: NOTE: Using this uninstall method, you do not need the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD. NOTE: To - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 127
and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP PS driver ● HP LaserJet M9040 / M9050 MFP Install Notes ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP Screen Fonts ● HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide ● HP MFP Send Fax driver Figure 3-59 Windows Change or Remove Programs screen 4. If you are uninstalling the PCL 5, PCL 6, PS printer - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 128
5. If you are uninstalling the PCL 5, PCL 6, PS printer driver, or the MFP Send Fax driver, the HP Driver Uninstall Utility (HPDUU) appears. Select either the Remove individual devices only option or the Remove the driver and ALL the devices that use it option, and then click the OK button. Figure - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 129
selected device screen If you select the Remove the driver and ALL the devices that use it. option, the are uninstalling the Install Notes, Screen Fonts, or User Guide, a dialog box similar to the one below appears software screen Installing Windows printing-system components ENWW Uninstall - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 130
Uninstall the printer driver or the MFP Send Fax driver using the Server Properties feature If the printer driver or the MFP Send Fax driver was installed using the Add Printer Wizard, perform the following to uninstall the driver: NOTE: To uninstall the software, you must log on with Administrator - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 131
privileges. NOTE: Printer drivers cannot be uninstalled using this method. Instead, use either the Window Add or Remove Programs feature or the Server Properties feature. 1. Close all programs. 2. Insert the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP or HP LaserJet M9050 MFP software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 132
114 Chapter 3 Install Windows printing-system components ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 133
and PS emulation drivers for Windows ● HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP drivers ● HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) ● Select a printer driver for Windows ● Set a default printer ● Priority for print settings ● Change the printer-driver settings for Windows ● Access to printer drivers in - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 134
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP drivers The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printer drivers provide the product features and communication between the computer and the product. The printing-system CD includes software for end users and network administrators who are - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 135
notes and readme files on the product CD for additional software and languages. HP PCL 6 driver description (Recommended) ● Recommended for printing in all Windows environments ● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-feature support for most users ● Developed to align with the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 136
Click the Properties option in the Print dialog box to open the printer driver. Settings changed in the Printer Properties dialog box do not override settings anywhere else in the printing software. ● Default printer driver settings: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 137
printer-driver settings for Windows Table 4-1 Change the printer-driver settings for Windows Change the settings for all print jobs Change the default settings for all until the software program is closed print jobs Change the product configuration settings 1. On the File menu in the software - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 138
control panel, see the HP LaserJet M9040/ M9050 MFP User Guide that came with the product, or download it from following Web site: www.hp.com/support/ljm9040mfp or www.hp.com/support/ljm9050mfp Printing Preferences printer driver tabs The Printing Preferences printer driver tabs change the default - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 139
tabs This set of tabs controls the driver behavior and driver connections. The following Properties printer driver tabs are available: ● General ● Sharing ● Ports ● Advanced ● Security ● Device Settings ● About NOTE: Only product-specific HP driver tabs (the Device Settings and the About tabs) are - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 140
Help system The HP PCL 6, PCL 5, and PS emulation drivers include a full-featured Help system to provide assistance with printing and configuration options. What's this? Help Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista support What's this? Help. Gain access to What's this? Help - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 141
click the OK button. NOTE: In this example, the conflict can be resolved manually. If the conflict is not resolved when the driver is closed, then the same dialog box appears again when a print job is sent to the product. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Help system 123 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 142
Also use this tab to control features such as media size and copies in the driver (although most current software programs support these features in the print dialog box or through the page settings in the software program). Figure 4-3 Advanced tab Paper/Output The Paper/Output settings contain the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 143
This setting is not synchronized with the collate setting in the software program Print dialog box. Settings in the software program override settings in the printer driver. For instance, when using Microsoft Word, the Collate check box in the Print dialog box is selected by default. However, in the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 144
setting at the default (Enabled). If compatibility problems occur, disable the feature. However, some advanced printing features might still be available in the printer driver, even if they have been disabled. Selecting an advanced printing feature in the printer driver that has been disabled on the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 145
setting. Printer Features The Printer Features setting contains the following controls: ● Edge-To-Edge: This feature is Off (disabled) by default for the PCL 6 and PCL 5 driver, and is On (enabled) by default for the PS Emulation driver. When enabled, this feature allows you to print within 2 mm - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 146
alternative for software programs that have trouble using TrueType NOTE: This feature is only available in the HP PCL 5 driver. Use the Graphics Mode feature to select one printed. Front to Back prints the document so that page 1 prints first. Back to Front prints the document so that page 1 prints - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 147
click the OK button to print job with the specific printer driver settings. Figure 4-4 Printing Shortcuts tab HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows Defined printing shortcuts The following defined printing shortcuts are available: ● General Everyday Printing: Select this option to - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 148
box 4. Type a name for the custom printing shortcut, and then click the OK button. The custom printing shortcut appears in the printing shortcuts list. Figure 4-6 Printing Shortcuts tab - Custom Printing Shortcut screen 130 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 149
a shortcut and then click the Delete button. Reset a custom printing shortcut To reset the features of a shortcut back to the factory default settings, select a shortcut and then click the Reset button. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Printing Shortcuts tab features 131 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 150
special pages to the document. You can also specify the resolution of the document and change the Economode setting. Figure 4-7 Paper/Quality tab 132 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 151
group box HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows Page size The Page size drop-down menu lists all of the standard supported media most software programs override driver settings, it is generally best to use the driver to set media size only when printing from software programs that - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 152
Size dialog box for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP, shown in the following figure, does not reflect the maximum media size that the product supports. Figure 4-9 Custom Paper Size size drop-down menu. 134 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 153
Supported minimum and maximum custom media sizes The minimum custom media size for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP lists all of the media sources for printing a document. The list of source Printer Auto Select HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Paper - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 154
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP supports. When you use the default setting, Unspecified, the product uses the default media type, which is usually Plain. Custom media types cannot be added to the driver Source drop-down menu. If the printer driver setting is changed to a media type - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 155
the Covers option, click the Settings button, and then change the paper source or type for a cover, the selected cover will be added to all print jobs until you close the software program. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Paper/Quality tab features 137 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 156
Paper Type drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. NOTE: All Special pages options use the Paper size setting that you specify the software program. Figure 4-10 Special Pages - Covers screen 138 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 157
Paper type drop-down menu shows all of the media types that the product supports. NOTE: All Special pages options use the Paper size setting that you close the software program. Figure 4-11 Special Pages - Print pages on different papers screen HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 158
the source tray to use for printing a document. The list of source of the media types that the product supports. NOTE: All Special pages options use software program. Figure 4-12 Special Pages - Insert blank or preprinted sheets screen 140 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 159
Paper/Quality tab. When you change the type and source of the media and covers, the settings remain configured until you close the software program. Figure 4-13 Special Pages - Chapter separator pages screen HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Paper/Quality tab features 141 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 160
and the selections that are available by default. Figure 4-14 Print Quality group box Print Quality drop-down menu The Print Quality drop-down menu contains the following controls in the HP PCL 6 and PS Emulation drivers: ● FastRes 1200: Prints using a resolution of 1200 x 600. This is the default - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 161
tab in the software program properties, or from the Print Quality group box on the Paper/Quality tab in the driver. If the EconoMode option is selected from the control panel, and if the product has a genuine HP cartridge, the ON setting overrides any setting made in the program or driver, as shown - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 162
the document size. Print document on Select the Print document on option to format the document for one media size and then print the document on a different media size, with or without scaling the image to fit the new media size. 144 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 163
size. Actual size is defined as the media size that is selected within the driver or what the driver receives from the software program (if the software program does not negotiate the media size with the driver). The driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the product. The - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 164
the document preview image. When the First page only check box is selected, the watermark is printed only on the first page of the document. The First page only check box is disabled when the changes. If you make changes to a 146 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 165
changes are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. Figure 4-17 Watermark Details dialog box HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows Current Watermarks The Current Watermarks group box contains a list of available watermarks, both the predefined watermarks that - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 166
so on). Message Angle Use the controls in the Message Angle group box to print the watermark in different orientations on the page. All settings center the watermark string ◦ Medium ◦ Medium dark ◦ Dark ◦ Very dark ◦ Darkest 148 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 167
and then select a different watermark or click the New button, all of the changes are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Effects tab features 149 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 168
or might not function at all. For example, all the pages in a print job might be stapled together when they should be collated. Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. Figure 4-18 Finishing tab 150 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 169
adjustments to its print modes. Selecting a media type, in effect instructs the product to use a group of settings (such as fuser temperature and print speed) to -edge binding Short-edge binding HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows When the Print On Both Sides option is selected - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 170
per sheet. Changing the Pages per Sheet setting manually to any value other than 2 pages per sheet disables the booklet setting. Book and Booklet Printing The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP supports book and booklet printing. A book is a print job that consists of at least two pages - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 171
7. Click the OK button in the printer driver. 8. Click the OK button in the print dialog box to print. Pages per sheet Use the Pages per sheet option to select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of media. If you print more than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller and are - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 172
figure. Figure 4-19 Page-order preview images ● 2 pages per sheet ● 4 pages per sheet ● 6 pages per sheet ● 9 pages per sheet ● 16 pages per sheet 154 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 173
NOTE: Nearly all software programs establish the orientation for the printed page, so the page orientation in the driver is useful only for the few software programs that do not the document preview image. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Finishing tab features 155 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 174
or might not function at all. For example, all the pages in a print job might be stapled together when they should be collated. NOTE: If the tab appears among the driver tabs only if an accessory output device (HP 3000-Sheet Stacker, HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker, HP Multifunction Finisher, or 8- - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 175
Configuration feature to update the printer drivers. If bidirectional communication is disabled print job should be stapled. Several options are available. HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ● None (default) ● One Staple ● One Staple Angled ● Two Staples ● Three Staples ● Six Staples HP Multifunction - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 176
print the document face down in the correct order. HP 3000-Sheet Stacker or HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ● Automatically Select (default) ● Upper Left Bin (Straightest Path) ● Lower Left Bin (Highest Capacity) HP Multifunction 158 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 177
the first copy of the print job. NOTE: The job separator features in the printer driver do not affect the job top dropdown list. Once you enable this option, the User name, File name, Application name, and Date and HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Output tab features 159 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 178
driver tabs only if the Job Storage feature in the Device Settings tab is set to Enabled. Use the job-storage feature to store print jobs in the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP for printing number can be added to the print job. NOTE: If the Printer Hard Drive feature in the Device - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 179
Figure 4-22 Job Storage tab HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows Status group box The unlabeled group box on the Job Storage tab contains a status message about the destination of a print job. The status information changes depending on the selections that are made on the Job - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 180
an output bin after printing. After the job is printed, the job is remains on the product until it is manually deleted. Sending a second stored job that has the same user name and job name value for the PIN is 0000. 162 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 181
or another control is selected), an empty string is replaced with your user name. Job Name Selecting any job storage option enables the Job Name with the stored print job. The file name of the print job is used if it is available to the printer driver. Otherwise, the software program name or - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 182
confirmed, the job is unlocked. 5. To print job, press the Select button. Deleting a job-storage print job Sometimes it is necessary to delete a print job from the product memory. Do this from is confirmed, the job is deleted. 164 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 183
Services tab features Use the Services tab to gain access to Internet services for the product, and to gain access view the product status using the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS). Figure 4-23 Services tab HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Services tab features 165 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 184
for troubleshooting. ● Support and troubleshooting: This opens the product page for the HP Business Center. ● Product manuals: This opens a Web page to view or download HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP manuals. ● Check for driver updates: This automatically check the printer drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 185
features The Device Settings tab, located in the Properties printer driver tabs, contains controls for mediahandling products and controls for managing the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. Available options depend on the driver and the particular feature. The following figure shows - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 186
HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP supports more than one source of media. Assign a form (which defines the media size and margins) to each media source. When a form is matched to a source, select the form to print. The product prints Printing Preferences printer driver tabs. This - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 187
a list of fonts, as show in the following figure. Use the settings to change the TrueType-to-product font mappings. Figure 4-26 Font Substitution Table HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW Device Settings tab features 169 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 188
and Sound category, click the Printer option. 2. Right-click the name of the product. 3. Click the Properties option. 4. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click the External Fonts option. The Properties button appears. 170 Chapter 4 HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 189
HP Font Installer dialog box appears, and the external fonts that are installed appear in the Installed Fonts window. 7. If you are installing fonts, type the name and path of the font metric file in the Printer Page. 5. Touch Print. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers for Windows ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 190
print print jobs do not affect the current print job. Using Ctrl-D might cause a print print when sent to a network product, change this setting from Yes to No. Convert Gray Text to PostScript Gray This control specifies whether to convert the true gray value (RGB) in text to the gray that the driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 191
Download option on the Advanced tab in Printing Preferences printer driver tabs. The default setting is 100 pixel support bidirectional communication, the Automatic Configuration setting is unavailable, the options on this tab must be manually configured. HP PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS emulation drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 192
Printing) The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP comes with a duplex unit installed. This setting is enabled (Installed) by default. Accessory Output Bin This control specifies whether an accessory output device (HP 3000-Sheet Stacker, HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker, HP Multifunction - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 193
. The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP supports the transmit-once mopying feature when the Mopier Mode setting on the Device Settings tab is Enabled. Use the HP PCL 6, PCL 5, or PS emulation driver to perform mopying in one of two ways: either through the software or through - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 194
and Booklet layout might not print correctly from some software programs with the Postscript Passthrough setting enabled, because such programs send postscript information that the driver cannot control. Other programs might print using these options without problems. Select the Disabled option and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 195
has the highest GPD version number is the latest driver. For a list of HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP drivers, updated HP printing-system software, and product-support information, go to: www.hp.com/go/ljm9040mfp_software or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_software Figure 4-28 About tab - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 196
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● Supported operating systems for Macintosh ● Macintosh system requirements ● Macintosh printing-system software ● Macintosh install and uninstall instructions ● Macintosh remote firmware update ● Macintosh HP Printer Utility ● Use features in the Macintosh printer driver Macintosh software and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 198
later, PPC and Intel Core Processor Macintosh systems are supported. Macintosh system requirements ● PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor ● 256 MB RAM ● 150 MB of available hard-disk space recommended ● CD-ROM drive or Internet connection 180 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 199
printer configuration utility is provided, which allows the user to access the embedded Web server (EWS) for additional configuration and product status monitoring. The following are provided on the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD: ● The HP LaserJet - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 200
System Preferences option, and then click the Print & Fax option. 2. Click the Options & Supplies option. 3. Click the Driver menu. 4. Select the driver from the list, and configure the installed options. Software for Macintosh computers Use the HP Printer Utility to set up product features that - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 201
HP Printer Utility in Mac OS X V10.5 ● From the Printer menu, click the Printer Utility option. -or● From the Print Queue, click the Utility option. HP Printer Utility features The HP Printer product. HP Support Provides access software and utilities ENWW Macintosh printing-system software 183 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 202
for automatic e-mail notification about new software releases. See the HP Proactive support link on the Download Drivers and Software page. NOTE: This STR describes drivers that are shipped on the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD that comes with the product - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 203
of the Macintosh CD partition. The user manuals (. PDF) are grouped by language and are in the Manuals directory on the Macintosh partition of the software CD. CD versions The HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software CD contains the printing-system software in various - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 204
the printing-system software installation. NOTE: In the HP LaserJet installer browser screen, double-click the Manuals icon to gain access to the HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide. 4. The Introduction dialog box appears. Click the Continue button, and then follow the onscreen instructions to - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 205
Detailed Macintosh installation instructions A series of dialog boxes appear during the installation of the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software in Macintosh environments. NOTE: You can return to the previous dialog box by clicking the Go Back button. NOTE: If you - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 206
product .MKPG icon. This begins the printing-system installation. NOTE: In the HP LaserJet installer browser screen, double-click the Manuals icon to gain access to the HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP User Guide. Figure 5-3 Introduction dialog box 188 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 207
must be set up. This ReadMe file provides information for completing the product set up. Save or print the ReadMe file by clicking either the Save or the Print print button, and then read the ReadMe file. Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 189 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 208
button to open the Page Setup dialog box and print a copy of the license agreement. Click the Save button to open the system Save dialog box and save the license agreement to disk. Figure 5-5 License dialog box 5. Read the software-license agreement and then click the Continue button. The Agree - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 209
installation and close the installer. Click the Agree button to continue the installation. The Select Destination dialog box appears. Figure 5-7 Select Destination dialog box Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 191 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 210
box 8. Click the Upgrade button to start the installation on the selected disk. The Authenticate dialog box appears. Figure 5-9 Authenticate dialog box 192 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 211
9. Type the correct administrator name and password, and then click the OK button to continue. The Installing dialog box appears. Figure 5-10 Installing dialog box Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 193 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 212
installing the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printingsystem software, the product must be set up. Product setup Setup a product on Mac OS X V10.4 Complete these steps after completing the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printing-system software installation. 1. If - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 213
configure the product using the Print & Fax pane of the System Preferences menu. From the Apple menu, choose the System Preferences option, and then choose Print & Fax option. Figure 5-13 Print & Fax dialog Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 195 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 214
the Kind field, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 209. If you are installing the product using a network connection, continue with the following steps. 4. Click the Add button in the Printer List (or the + button in the Print & Fax utility) to open the Printer Browser dialog box. 5. You - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 215
steps: a. Click the Default Browser tab. Figure 5-14 Printer Browser - Default Browser tab Macintosh software and utilities b. Select the product from the list. The software verifies that the product is connected to the network and the Print Using field is automatically populated with the correct - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 216
the setup process. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 209. If you are using the IP Printing method, carry out the following steps: a. Click the IP Printer tab. Figure 5-15 Printer Browser - IP Printer tab b. Choose the HP Jet Direct - Socket option - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 217
not appear in the Print Using field, turn the computer off and then on, and the restart the setup process. 6. Click the Add button. The Installable Options screen appears. Figure 5-16 Installable Options screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 199 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 218
has a hard disk, select the Hard Disk option from the Printer Disk menu. 11. For the Accessory Output Bins menu, select one of the following: ● Not Installed ● HP 3000-Sheet Stacker ● HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ● HP Multifunction Finisher ● 8-bin Mailbox If you select the 8-bin Mailbox option - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 219
13. After selecting the installable options, click the Continue button. The product name appears in the Printer List dialog box, and then the setup is complete. Figure 5-17 Printer List screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 201 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 220
you are installing the product using a USB connection, verify that the product appears in the printer list. (In the Print & Fax screen, click the Set Up Printers button to see the printer list.) The Kind column in the printer list same change as before should display the product name. If this is the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 221
Page. e. Touch Print. NOTE: If the product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print that provide information about those options. ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 203 Macintosh software and utilities - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 222
then restart the setup process. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 209. NOTE: If the automatic selection fails, or if you want to manually select a .PPD file, click the Printer Model pull-down menu, select the HP option, and then select the .PPD file - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 223
. For the Total Printer Memory drop-down menu, select one of the following: ● 96 - 127 MB ● 128 - 255 MB ● 256 - 383 MB ● 384 - 512 MB 14. Click the Apply Changes button, and then close the Printer List dialog. Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh install and uninstall instructions 205 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 224
5-20 Add printer screen 5. Choose the network connection protocol in the top drop-down menu. The two supported protocols are: ● Rendezvous. Rendezvous is the easiest method and is the best method to use if the product is installed on your local network. ● IP Printing. IP Printing must be used - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 225
then restart the setup process. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 209. NOTE: If the automatic selection fails, or if you want to manually select a PPD file, click the Printer Model drop-down menu, choose the HP option, and then choose the PPD file - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 226
has a hard disk, select the Hard Disk option from the Printer Disk menu. 14. For the Accessory Output Bins menu, select one of the following: ● Not Installed ● HP 3000-Sheet Stacker ● HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker ● HP Multifunction Finisher ● 8-bin Mailbox If you select the 8-bin Mailbox option - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 227
not resolve the problem, delete the incorrect print queue, click the Add button, choose the product from the list, and then browse manually for the product PPD. Remove the printer object from Macintosh operating systems Follow these instructions to remove the printer object from the printer list in - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 228
to the Readme instructions that come with HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features remote firmware update (.RFU) capability. The method for downloading remote firmware updates from the Web site is similar to that used to download the latest printing-system software and printer drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 229
the exception of the Scanner Control Board (SCB) firmware, which will require a manual reboot. Table 5-4 Firmware version checking [INTERNAL] [INTERNAL] Primary/Location [INTERNAL] rewrite because it is the same version. Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh remote firmware update 211 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 230
For more information about downloading new firmware from the HP Web site, go to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/ljm9040mfp_firmware or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_firmware The product can receive an .RFU (network). The reinitialization time depends 212 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 231
is installed. Finally, any print jobs that are ahead of the .RFU job in the queue are printed before the update is HP Printer Utility: 1. Click the Go button. 2. Click the Utilities option. 3. Double-click the HP Printer Selector option. The Select Printer screen appears. Macintosh software - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 232
5-21 Select Printer screen To open the HP Printer Utility directly, select the product and click the Launch Utility option. If the product does not appear, click the More Printers option. The Connection Type screen appears. Figure 5-22 Connection Type screen 214 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 233
button to open the Device Status screen in the HP EWS. To open the HP Printer Utility, select the product and click the Launch Utility option. Figure 5-24 Printer Utility screen Macintosh software and utilities If the HP Printer Utility software detects a condition that might need attention, the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 234
, and then click then the OK button to close the screen. The HP Printer Utility opens. Click the Update Firmware menu item on the left to locate name appears in the Update Firmware screen of the HP Printer Utility. Click the Update button to send the firmware file to the product. 216 Chapter - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 235
to the firmware update. Table 5-5 Troubleshooting a firmware update Cause Result The job Print jobs that are sent to the device while an update is in process do not interrupt the update. All HP LaserJet using a Macintosh operating system, contact an HP Customer Care Center if a remote update fails - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 236
is corrupted. Perform another update by any means that is supported by the device, regardless of the connection (network or USB Print. NOTE: If the product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 237
or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_firmware. The upgrade was interrupted. See Table 6-3 Firmware update messages on page 265. A flash hardware failure occurred. Although it is extremely unlikely, the device might have a hardware failure. Call technical support to address the problem (see the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 238
when opening s error the media for access 99.00.25 eUpgradeSkipped Upgrade skipped; matching upgrade skipped because the versions version numbers match 220 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 239
Macintosh HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility is a software program that gives you access to the product in Mac OS X. The HP Printer Utility is contains into two menus: the Information And Support menu and the Printer Settings menu. The HP Printer Utility is available only in Mac OS X V10.2.8 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 240
information. Figure 5-29 Select Printer screen On the Select Printer screen, click the Settings button to open the Device Status screen in the HP EWS. To open the HP Printer Utility, select the product and click the Launch Utility option. 222 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 241
Figure 5-30 HP Printer Utility screen If the HP Printer Utility software detects a condition that might need attention, the Printer Status screen appears. Figure 5-31 HP Printer Utility - Printer Status screen Macintosh software and utilities Address the condition, and then click then the OK - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 242
And Support Supplies Status The HP Printer Utility opens to the Supplies tab of the Current Supplies Levels screen. Click the Current Supplies Levels menu item on the left to display the remaining consumable life for the black print cartridge and the maintenance kit. Figure 5-32 HP Printer Utility - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 243
Status screen Click the Detailed Supplies Information button to open the Supplies Information screen. Figure 5-34 HP Printer Utility - Supplies Status - Supplies Information screen Macintosh software and utilities If you have Internet access and click the Shop for Supplies button (see Figure 5-32 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 244
the left to find the product service ID (if assigned), firmware version, and serial number. Click the View Configuration Page button to view additional product information and settings. Figure 5-35 HP Printer Utility - Device Information screen 226 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 245
the left to send a print-ready file directly to the product without opening a software program. Documents in the following file formats can be sent directly to the product using the File Upload feature: ● HP LaserJet printer command language (PCL) ● Portable document format (.PDF) ● Postscript (.PS - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 246
file and then click the Open button. The firmware file name appears in the Update Firmware screen of the HP Printer Utility. Click the Update button to send the firmware file to the product. Figure 5-37 HP Printer Utility - Update Firmware screen 228 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 247
. The font file name appears in the Upload Fonts screen of the HP Printer Utility. Select a font and then click the Remove button to delete a font file from the product. Figure 5-38 HP Printer Utility - Upload Fonts screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh HP Printer Utility 229 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 248
the HP Online Support Resources Web page. Click the Shop for Supplies button to open the Order Supplies Web page. Click the Online Registration button to open the HP Registration Web page and register the product. Figure 5-39 HP Printer Utility - HP Support screen 230 Chapter 5 Macintosh software - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 249
Printer Settings Output Devices Click the Output Devices menu item on the left to view the configuration of the accessory output device. Figure 5-40 HP Printer Utility - Output Devices screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh HP Printer Utility 231 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 250
this menu item to configure the Enable Duplex Mode check box which controls the print on both sides (duplex) function. 1. Choose the Duplex Mode menu item printing on both sides of the page. Figure 5-41 HP Printer Utility - Duplex Mode screen 232 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 251
tab in the software program properties, or from the Print Quality group box on the Paper/Quality tab in the driver. If the EconoMode option is selected from the control panel, and if the product has a genuine HP cartridge, the ON setting overrides any setting made in the program or driver, as shown - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 252
of 1200 x 600. This is the default resolution. ● 600 dpi: Prints using standard 600 dpi resolution. Select the Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) level from the REt Level drop-down list. Figure 5-43 HP Printer Utility - Resolution screen 234 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 253
, and then choose a different media size in the Default Media Size drop-down menu. 4. Click the Apply Now button to save the settings. Figure 5-44 HP Printer Utility - Trays Configuration screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh HP Printer Utility 235 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 254
features ● Moderate Locking: blocks changes in the printer driver configuration. ● Maximal Locking: prevents users from changing product control-panel settings In the lower this action. Figure 5-45 HP Printer Utility - Lock Resources screen 236 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 255
deleted at the product control panel. Figure 5-46 HP Printer Utility - Stored Jobs screen Macintosh software and utilities Releasing a job-storage print job After you send a print job that uses the job-storage feature, you can release the job to print from the product control panel. 1. Touch Job - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 256
job Sometimes it is necessary to delete a print job from the product hard drive or memory. Do this from the product control panel. 1. Touch Job Storage. 2. for the stored job, type the correct PIN. Once the PIN is confirmed, the job is deleted. 238 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 257
LaserJet M9040/ M9050 MFP Embedded Web Server User Guide, which can be downloaded from www.hp.com/go/ ljm9040mfp_software or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_software, and then clicking the Manuals option from the left navigation bar. Figure 5-47 HP Printer Utility - E-mail Alerts screen Macintosh software - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 258
Web server, see the HP LaserJet M9040/ M9050 MFP Embedded Web Server User Guide, which can be downloaded from www.hp.com/go/ ljm9040mfp_software or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_software, and then clicking the Manuals option from the left navigation bar. Figure 5-48 HP Printer Utility - Network Settings - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 259
priority service drop-down menu: ● Port 9100 ● IPP ● LPD-RAW ● LPD-TEXT ● LPD-AUTO ● LPD-BINPS (default) After you select a new setting, click Apply Now to save settings. Figure 5-49 HP Printer Utility - Bonjour Settings screen Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Macintosh HP Printer Utility - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 260
the Protect Direct Ports menu item on the left to configure the disable printing over the USB port. Select the Disable Direct Ports check box to disable the USB port on the product. Figure 5-50 HP Printer Utility - Protect Direct Ports screen 242 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 261
After Document option. 4. In the Cover Page Type menu, select the message that you want to print on the cover page. NOTE: To print a blank cover page, from the Cover Page Type menu, select the Standard option. Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Use features in the Macintosh printer driver 243 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 262
than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. Figure 5-51 Page-order preview images 1. On the File menu, click the Print option. 2. Select the driver. 3. Open the Layout menu. 4. Next to the Pages per Sheet option, select the number of - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 263
On the Finishing menu, select the Manually Print on 2nd Side option. 4. Click the Print button. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears on the computer screen before replacing the output stack in tray 1 for printing the second half. 5. Go to the printer, and remove any blank paper - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 264
can print them at any time. You can share stored jobs with other users, or you can make them private. 1. On the File menu, click the Print option. are interpreted and printed from software programs. 1. On the File menu in the software program, click the Print option. 2. Select the driver. 3. Open - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 265
various support Web sites for this product, do the following: a. Select the Services on the Web option. b. Select the Internet Services option, and select an option from the drop-down list. c. Click the Go! button. Macintosh software and utilities ENWW Use features in the Macintosh printer driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 266
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Engineering details 6 Engineering details ● Remote firmware updates ● Print print-ready documents for Windows ● Media attributes and commands ● HP Driver Deployment Utility ● HP Device Manager for Linux ● Create an output ● Disabling Enterprise AutoConfiguration [INTERNAL] ENWW 249 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 268
to the Readme instructions that come with HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP features remote firmware update (.RFU) capability. The method for downloading remote firmware updates from the Web site is similar to that used to download the latest printing-system software and printer drivers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 269
components upgrade during the first reboot with the exception of the Scanner Control Board (SCB) firmware, which will require a manual reboot. Table 6-1 Firmware version checking [INTERNAL] [INTERNAL] Primary/Location [INTERNAL] Version Checking [INTERNAL] JetDirect inside (JDI) [INTERNAL] Does - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 270
systems Download the new firmware to the product NOTE: For more information about downloading new firmware from the HP Web site, go to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/ljm9040mfp_firmware or www.hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_firmware The product can receive an .RFU update when in the Ready state. The device - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 271
.RFU job in the queue are printed before the update is processed. The following firmware update methods are listed in order of recommended installation: Macintosh ● Remote firmware update for Macintosh systems Windows - single product firmware update ● HP Easy Firmware Upgrade utility ● Remote - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 272
product and firmware revision you are downloading. The HP Easy Firmware Upgrade utility uses the current print path, direct connection, or network connection to Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the current firmware. To print the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 273
update. NOTE: If the product you want to upgrade is not in the list, you must install a printer driver for the product and be able print to the product before continuing. Figure 6-2 HP Easy Firmware Upgrade utility screen 2 6. Verify that the Ready message appears on the product control panel, and - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 274
product is at a Ready state before sending print jobs to the product. A frowning icon appears when there is a problem with the firmware file or the utility. Verify Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the current firmware. To print the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 275
product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print that provide information page of the configuration page printout. Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the current - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 276
Print. NOTE: If the product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print 10. 4. Press Enter. 5. When prompted for the user name, press Enter. 6. When prompted for the password, xxxxfw.rfu". The following series of messages appears in - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 277
Embedded Jetdirect Page is the second page of the configuration page printout. Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the current firmware. To print the configuration page or menu map from the product control panel, perform the following - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 278
an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print that provide print the menu map to view the product settings. To share the device, do the following: 1. On the Start menu, click the Settings option, and then Windows 2000: Click the Printers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 279
. Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the current firmware. 2. Start HP Web Jetadmin. To print the configuration of the window. Select the Update Printer Firmware option from the choose action list. ENWW Remote firmware updates 261 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 280
drive to the HP Web Jetadmin server. After the upload is complete, the browser window refreshes. 9. Select the .RFU file from the Printer Firmware Update drop- the configuration page printout. Also, print a menu map before updating the firmware to see what user settings have been configured in the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 281
/Status Pages. d. Touch Configuration Page or Administration Menu Map. e. Touch Print. NOTE: If the product contains an HP Jetdirect EIO print server or an optional hard disk drive, additional configuration pages print that provide information about those options. The firmware datecode is listed on - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 282
version number has changed. Also, print the menu map to view the product settings. Control panel messages during the firmware update The following table lists the causes and results of possible interruptions to the firmware update. Table 6-2 Troubleshooting a firmware update Cause Result The - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 283
been completed. Print jobs that are sent to the device while an update is in process do not interrupt the update. All HP LaserJet devices leave device becomes is corrupted. Perform another update by any means that is supported by the device, regardless of the connection (network or USB). RFU LOAD - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 284
6-4 Troubleshooting a hp.com/go/ljm9050mfp_firmware. The upgrade was interrupted. See Table 6-3 Firmware update messages on page 265. A flash hardware failure occurred. Although it is extremely unlikely, the device might have a hardware failure. Call technical support to address the problem - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 285
00.09 RFU_Error_eJobCancel1 Update canceled by user 99.00.10 RFU_Error_eJobCancel2 Update canceled by user Job canceled when reading header number and size 99.00.11 RFU_Error_eJobCancel3 Update canceled by user Job canceled when reading rest of header 99.00.12 RFU_Error_eHdrSize1 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 286
Table 6-5 RFU 99.00.xx error codes [INTERNAL] (continued) Error No. Error Status Description 99.00.22 RFU_Error_eWrite3 Update failed; must resend update Write error occurred during the third part of writing the image 99.00.23 RFU_Error_eSizeOverflow Update failed; must resend update - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 287
file formats can be sent directly to the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP without opening the original software program: ● HP LaserJet printer control language (.PCL) ● Portable document format (.PDF) ● Postscript (.PS) ● Text (.TXT) ● Print file (.PRN) The examples that are used in - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 288
Click the OK button to save the setting. Print-ready file printing by using FTP on a direct network connection If the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP uses a direct network connection, use file transfer protocol (FTP) to print a print-ready file. Complete the following steps: 1. Take - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 289
My Documents\xxxx.PDF" \\COMPUTERNAME \SHARENAME 2. Press Enter. The message PROCESSING JOB appears on the control panel, and the job prints. The message Printers option. -orWindows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional: Click the Printers and Faxes option. -orWindows XP Home: Click the Printers - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 290
window. 4. Type exit at the command prompt to close the command window. Print-ready file printing through the HP Embedded Web Server 1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS). 2. In the Information tab, click the Print button. 3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the file that you want - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 291
HP 3000-Sheet Stacker, HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker, HP Multifunction Finisher, or 8-bin Mailbox) is required for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP ManualFeed true | false or null Manual feed in tray 1 2 2 Automatically Select NA NA NA Printer Auto Select 1 7 null false - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 292
depending on the device and operating system. The list contains all of the following sizes, and might contain sizes from other drivers. Table 6-8 Supported media sizes and attributes Paper sizes1 Width Height PCL 6 2 Letter 216 mm 279 mm "LETTER" (8.5 inches) (11.0 inches) Statement 140 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 293
media types The following table shows the media types that the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP printer drivers support. Table 6-9 Supported input media types Media types (command string) Tray 1 / face-up output Trays 2, 3 (500sheet) Tray 4 (2000- sheet) Duplexing unit - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 294
the printer driver, and load the paper in a tray that supports custom sizes. Minimum media dimensions are 98 x 191 mm (3.8 x 7.5 inches). Maximum media dimensions are 312 x 470 mm (12.3 x 18.5 inches). The following table shows custom paper sizes that are available for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 295
297 mm (11.7 inches) 1 An accessory output device (HP 3000-Sheet Stacker, HP 3000-Sheet Stapler/Stacker, HP Multifunction Finisher, or 8-bin Mailbox) is required for the HP LaserJet M9040 MFP and HP LaserJet M9050 MFP. Media-type commands The HP PCL 5 driver escape sequence for paper type is "Esc - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 296
.EXE package. The user can then connect the product without administrative rights. For a network connection, the .EXE package will copy files to the driver store, create the port, install the printer driver and create the printer object. ● Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 ● Microsoft Windows - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 297
when the user connects the product to the computer, the operating system will install the product using Plug and Play software. NOTE: If the product is never connected to the computer, the product will not be installed. For a network package, the DDU will silently copy the printer-driver files into - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 298
Source describes the package type and printer-driver location that you want to create ● Package Target identifies the name and location of the installation package ● Create Package initiates the package creation process Figure 6-4 HP Driver Deployment Utility screen 280 Chapter 6 Engineering - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 299
the directory selection box. For printer drivers that support preconfiguration, the check box below will be enabled. Selecting this will run a configuration dialog after clicking the Create Package button. Install Type Silently preload the driver is the option to select for users that will be using - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 300
Network Settings Figure 6-5 HP Driver Deployment Utility - Network Settings screen You must already exists, a number will be appended to make it unique. ● Printer Name: This is the product name that will appear in the printers' folder. If the name already exists, a number will be appended to - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 301
printing from other applications. ◦ No will retain the current default, unless this is the only product installed. ● Share this printer location. Figure 6-6 HP Driver Deployment Utility - Driver Configuration screen Create file will run silently, unless a user prompt was requested for a direct - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 302
check box. This check box is enabled only for printer drivers that support preconfiguration. c. Select the Silently preload the driver install type. d. Select the Show a prompt to connect the printer check box if you want to prompt the user after the files are copied. 3. From Package Target - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 303
the printer driver to printer drivers that support preconfiguration. c. Select the Silently create network port and install driver user error messages check box. b. Click the Create Package button. c. The configuration dialog will open and allow you to set configuration details for this printer driver - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 304
If the user connects the product, but then cancels the Plug and Play event before it finishes, this creates an incomplete Plug and Play event. After copying the printer-driver files to the Windows driver store, the DDU code will cleanup incomplete Plug and Play events for products supported by this - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 305
, and settings. To download Linux drivers, go to the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting The figures are provided as examples only, and might differ depending on the device. The following figure shows the HP Device Manager Functions tab. Figure 6-7 HP Device Manager - Functions tab NOTE - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 306
Manager - Status tab Use the Supplies tab to the status of device consumables that are available. The following figure shows the HP Device Manager Supplies tab. Figure 6-9 HP Device Manager - Supplies tab Use the Panel tab to view the message that currently appears on the device control panel. The - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 307
Engineering details Figure 6-10 HP Device Manager - Panel tab ENWW HP Device Manager for Linux 289 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 308
Create an output An output file contains all the device data generated between the application and the printer driver, which can be used to troubleshoot printing issues. To create an output file, a new local port must be created. Complete the following steps: 1. On the Start menu, click the Settings - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 309
Engineering details Disabling Enterprise AutoConfiguration [INTERNAL] Remove EAC from the driver [INTERNAL] This procedure is done when the user does not want the .EXE files installed with the driver. To remove the EAC from the driver, put a semicolon (;) in front of the following lines in the - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 310
=98 ;HPJIPX1U.DLL=98 ;HPZIDR12.DLL=98 Remove the Service tab from the driver [INTERNAL] This procedure is done when the administrator does not want the Service tab (and supplies link) to show up for users. To remove the Service tab from the driver, put a semicolon (;) in front of the following lines - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 311
hpzss43e.DLL,,0x00000020 AND ;SERVICES ;hpzls43e.DLL=98 ;hpzss43e.DLL=98 Remove the print processor from the driver [INTERNAL] This procedure is done when the user does not want the print processor installed with the driver. This procedure can also be done to troubleshoot install issues (IPP, remote - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 312
="Printers" DiskID="HP LaserJet M9050 MFP CD" PRINT_PROCESSOR="HPZPP43e,,hpzpp43e.DLL" HP="HP" HP_Mombi_Driver_Name="HP LaserJet M9050 MFP PCL 5" LocaleCABFile="P5i2enww.cab" To this: [Strings] PrinterClassName="Printers" DiskID="HP LaserJet M9050 MFP CD" ;PRINT_PROCESSOR="HPZPP43e,,hpzpp43e.DLL" HP - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 313
Engineering details [Strings.0409] ; English PrinterClassName="Printers" DiskID="HP LaserJet M9050 MFP CD" PRINT_PROCESSOR="HPZPP43e,hpzpp43e.DLL" HP="HP" HP_Mombi_Driver_Name="HP LaserJet M9050 MFP PCL 5" LocaleCABFile="P5i2enww.cab" ENWW Disabling Enterprise AutoConfiguration [INTERNAL] 295 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 314
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type commands 277 cartridges, print Macintosh status 247 ordering through embedded Web server 30 CD Administrator Documentation 49 Administrator Software 48 Install 45 installation (Windows) 12 Next Steps 51 Scan Setup Wizard 50 Support 47 User Documentation 46 CD-ROM directory structure, Macintosh - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 316
settings 183 Device Services, drivers 166 Device Settings tab print drivers 167 diagnostics 25, 165 dialog boxes, printing-system software installation Mac OS X 187 Digital Sending tab, embedded Web server 29 DIMMs expansion options 4 fonts 170 directory structure, CD-ROM Macintosh 185 Windows - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 317
Printer Utility pages 183 print drivers 122 scope of user guide 1 HP Device Manager for Linux 287 HP Driver Deployment Utility about 278 create package 283 driver directory 281 installation type 281 installing 279, 284 network settings 282 running 279 save as 283 selecting driver 281 troubleshooting - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 318
Job 162 User Name 163 Job Timeout settings 173 jobs Macintosh settings 184 JPEG Passthrough 176 L LAN connector 6 landscape orientation print drivers 151, 155 languages about supported components 14 AR - FR support 15 HE - NO support 16 Macintosh CD-ROMs 185 PL - ZHTW support 17 Windows CD-ROMs 13 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 319
installation 187 directory structure, CDROM 185 documentation 18 drivers supported 117 hardware requirements 180 HP Printer Utility 183, 221 installation 194 installation instructions 186 installing printing-system software 186 localized software CDs 184, 185 partition 13 Protect Direct Ports 242 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 320
fonts 37 postscript files, printing 269 PostScript Options, drivers 126 PostScript Passthrough 176 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files included 182 PPDs, Macintosh included 182 troubleshooting 209 uninstallation 209 preconfiguration, driver 22 presets (Macintosh) 243 Print All Text as Black - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 321
removing print processor 293 removing Service tab 292 Resizing Options settings 144 Scale to Fit 145 Services tab 165 timeout settings 173 TrueType font settings 125 uninstalling EAC 291 Wait Timeout 173 Watermarks settings 146 Q quality settings 142 Quick Copy jobs 162 R regional versions, CD-ROMs - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 322
183 media supported 275 paper sources 273 paper types 277 Source is settings, drivers 135 troubleshooting duplexing unit, Macintosh 232 firmware upgrades 217, 264 HP driver Diagnostic Printer Check Tool 25 Macintosh setup 209 output files 290 Services tab, drivers 165 Tru64 UNIX printing 11 TrueType - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 323
Windows operating systems Add Printer installation 63 availability of software components 12 CD-ROM, print system 44 default printer, setting 118 directory structure, CD- ROM 12 documentation 18 driver features 115 driver settings 119 drivers supported 117 fonts supported 35 installation details 54 - HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 | HP LaserJet M9040/M9050 MFP - Software Technical Refer - Page 324
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