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Software for Macintosh Computers PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs) Mac OS 8.6 tp 9.x, Mac OS X classic, and Mac OS X use PPDs. PPDs, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the compact disc. Use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with the computer. (The LaserWriter driver is also available from Apple.) Print Dialog Extensions (PDEs) (Mac OS X only) PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to printer features, such as number of copies, duplexing, and quality settings. An installation program for the PDEs is provided on the compact disc. HP LaserJet Utility HP LaserJet Utility allows control of features that are not available in the driver. The illustrated screens make selecting printer features from the Macintosh computer easier than ever. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following: • Customize the printer's control panel messages. • Name the printer, assign it to a zone on the network, download files and fonts, and change most of the printer settings. • Set a password for the printer. • From the computer, lock out functions on the printer's control panel to prevent unauthorized access. (See the printer software help.) ENWW Chapter 1: Printer Basics 21

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ENWW
Chapter 1:
Printer Basics
21
Software for Macintosh Computers
PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs)
Mac OS 8.6 tp 9.x, Mac OS X classic, and Mac OS X use PPDs.
PPDs, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, access the printer
features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer.
An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided
on the compact disc. Use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes
with the computer. (The LaserWriter driver is also available from
Apple.)
Print Dialog Extensions (PDEs) (Mac OS X only)
PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to printer features, such
as number of copies, duplexing, and quality settings. An installation
program for the PDEs is provided on the compact disc.
HP LaserJet Utility
HP LaserJet Utility allows control of features that are not available
in the driver. The illustrated screens make selecting printer features
from the Macintosh computer easier than ever. Use the
HP LaserJet Utility to do the following:
•
Customize the printer’s control panel messages.
•
Name the printer, assign it to a zone on the network, download
files and fonts, and change most of the printer settings.
•
Set a password for the printer.
•
From the computer, lock out functions on the printer’s control
panel to prevent unauthorized access. (See the printer software
help.)