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Macintosh Macintosh component descriptions The printer includes the following software for Macintosh computers. PPDs (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and Mac OS X classic) HP LaserJet PPDs These PS printer-definition files for HP LaserJet products are installed to the Printer Descriptions folder, which is in the Extensions folder within the System folder. PPDs, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, provide access to the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the printing software CD-ROM. For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver must be installed to use the PPD file. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver that came with your Macintosh. For Mac OS X, use Print Center to print. PDEs (Mac OS X) Printer Dialog Extensions (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 and other software is provided on the printing software CD-ROM. HP LaserJet Utility This Hewlett-Packard printer utility is installed to the HP LaserJet folder in Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.1 Macintosh systems. It provides configuration and management support for PS and PCL printers. 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.) Installation notes This text file contains important information about product features, instructions for installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance. ColorSync profiles These text files contain color-matching information for the Macintosh system and HP LaserJet color printers. 162 5 Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating systems Software Technical Reference

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5 Installation for Macintosh, IBM OS/2, and Linux operating systems
Software Technical Reference
Macintosh
Macintosh component descriptions
The printer includes the following software for Macintosh computers.
PPDs (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x and Mac OS X classic)
HP LaserJet PPDs
These PS printer-definition files for HP LaserJet products are installed to the Printer
Descriptions folder, which is in the Extensions folder within the System folder.
PPDs, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, provide access to the printer
features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation
program for the PPDs is provided on the printing software CD-ROM.
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver must be installed to use the
PPD file. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver that came with your Macintosh. For
Mac OS X, use Print Center to print.
PDEs (Mac OS X)
Printer Dialog Extensions (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 and other software is provided on the printing software
CD-ROM.
HP LaserJet Utility
This Hewlett-Packard printer utility is installed to the HP LaserJet folder in Macintosh
OS 8.6 to 9.1 Macintosh systems. It provides configuration and management support
for PS and PCL printers.
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.)
Installation notes
This text file contains important information about product features, instructions for
installing the printing-system software, and technical assistance.
ColorSync profiles
These text files contain color-matching information for the Macintosh system and
HP LaserJet color printers.