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Remote firmware update, Determining the current level of firmware

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Software description Remote firmware update The HP LaserJet 9050 printer 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 print drivers. The process for remotely upgrading firmware involves three steps: 1 Determine the current level of firmware that is installed on the HP LaserJet 9050 printer. 2 Go to the HP Web site and download the latest firmware to your computer. 3 Download the new firmware to the product. Determining the current level of firmware To determine the current level of firmware, view the configuration page. To print a configuration page, follow these instructions. 1 Press the SELECT button (the one with the check mark) to open the menus. 2 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to INFORMATION, and then press the SELECT button. 3 Press the up and down buttons to scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION. 4 Press the SELECT button to print the configuration page. 5 Look in the "Printer Information" section on the configuration page for the firmware date code. The firmware date code looks something like this: 20031002 07.000.0. Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to http://www.hp.com/ support/lj9050. The product can receive an .RFU update to a product when the product is in a READY state. The product waits for all of the I/O channels to become idle before performing the update. NOTE If the firmware update involves a change in the format of nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), any menu settings that are changed from the default settings will return to default settings. The settings must be changed again if you want them to be different from the defaults. Examples of settings that are affected in this way are tray types, default symbol sets, and Web-access alerts. The elapsed time for an update depends on the I/O transfer time, as well as the time that it takes for the product to reinitialize. The I/O transfer time depends on a number of things, including the speed of the host computer that is sending the update and the I/O method (parallel or network). The reinitialization time depends on the specific hardware configuration of the product, such as the number of EIO devices installed, the presence of external paper-handling devices, and the amount of memory that is installed. 48 2 Software description

Section	Page
Purpose and scope	17
Introduction	17
HP LaserJet 9050 printers	18
Printing-system software CD	21
HP LaserJet print drivers	21
Additional drivers	22
Software features	22
Driver Autoconfiguration	22
Update Now	22
HP Driver Preconfiguration	22
Printing system and installer	22
HP LaserJet 9050 printing-system software CD for Windows systems	23
Installer features	24
Installable print drivers	25
HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, and HP PS emulation drivers	25
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 driver ver ...	25
Macintosh and Macintosh-compatible system-driver versions	26
Additional driver availability	27
HP LaserJet documentation	27
HP LaserJet 9050 Printer User Guide	28
HP LaserJet 9050 Series Printing System Install Notes	29
HP Embedded Web Server Guide	29
HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide	29
HP Jetdirect Administrator's Guide	30
HP Device Installer Customization Wizard	30
Structure and availability of the software CD	31
In-box file layout	31
HP LaserJet software CD, Windows partition	31
HP LaserJet software CD, Macintosh partition	31
Availability and fulfillment	32
In-box CDs	32
Web deployment	37
Printing-system software	37
Standalone drivers	37
Other operating systems	38
Software component availability	38
Software description	39
Introduction	39
Supported operating systems	40
Technology background information	41
Driver Configuration	41
Bidirectional communication	41
Enterprise AutoConfiguration	42
HP Driver Preconfiguration	43
Lockable features	45
Euro character	45
HP Embedded Web Server and HP Toolbox	45
HP Embedded Web Server	46
The HP EWS frame	46
Information tab	47
Links to off-product solutions	47
Device Status screen	47
Configuration Page	48
Settings tab	50
Configure device	50
Alerts	51
Security	53
Networking tab	53
Configuration section	54
Security section	55
Diagnostics section	55
Network settings	55
HP Toolbox	55
HP Toolbox requirements	55
Installing HP Toolbox	56
To view the HP Toolbox	56
The HP Toolbox Frame	56
Top banner	57
Status tab	58
Alerts tab	59
Linking to the HP Embedded Web Server	60
Other Links	61
HP Web Jetadmin	61
Bluetooth	63
Remote firmware update	64
Determining the current level of firmware	64
Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site	64
Remote firmware update by using FTP through a browser	65
Remote firmware update by using FTP on a direct network connection	65
Windows operating systems	66
Macintosh operating systems	67
Remote firmware update through a local Windows port	67
Windows 98 or Windows Me	68
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	69
Remote firmware update through a Windows network	69
Remote firmware update for UNIX systems	69
Remote firmware update using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)	70
Remote firmware update using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only)	70
Remote firmware update by using the LPR command	71
Remote firmware update using HP Web Jetadmin	72
Printer messages during the firmware update	73
Troubleshooting a firmware update	73
Printing print-ready documents from a command line	74
Print-ready file printing by using FTP through a browser	75
Print-ready file printing by using FTP on a direct network connection	75
Windows operating systems	75
Macintosh operating systems	76
Print-ready printing by using a local Windows port	77
Windows 98 or Windows Me	77
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	78
Print-ready file printing in a Windows network	78
Print-ready file printing in UNIX systems	78
Print-ready file printing by using Fetch (Mac OS 9.x only)	78
File printing by using the HP LaserJet Utility (Mac OS 9.x only)	79
Print-ready file printing by using the LPR command	80
Driver-feature comparison in various operating systems	80
Job stream output	80
PJL/PJL Encoding	81
Job tracking	81
Connectivity	82
Bidirectional communication	82
HP Driver Preconfiguration	83
Bundle support	83
Tray and paper assignment	84
Installable options	84
UI features	85
Help features	85
Quick Sets	86
Paper Sizes	86
Media Types	86
Job storage	87
Print quality and resolution	88
Reordering Options	88
Resizing options	89
Watermarks	89
Alternative source/paper type	90
Printing destination	90
Finishing Options	90
Font support	91
Postscript-specific features	92
HP traditional print drivers for Windows	93
Introduction	93
HP traditional PCL 6 and PCL 5e driver features	94
Access to print drivers	94
Access to print drivers in Windows NT 4.0	94
Printing Preferences driver tabs	94
Properties driver tabs	95
Access to print drivers in Windows 98 and Windows Me	95
Help system	95
What's this? Help	96
Context-sensitive Help	96
Incompatible Options messages	96
Bubble Help	97
Finishing tab features	98
Print Task Quick Sets	98
Default Print Settings	99
User Guide Print Settings	101
Document Options	102
Print on Both Sides	102
Automatically printing on both sides	102
Flip Pages Up	103
Booklet Printing	103
Book and Booklet Printing	104
Printing a Booklet	104
Printing a Book	105
Pages per Sheet	105
Print Page Borders	106
Page Order	106
Document preview image	106
Print Quality group box	107
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 6 Driver	107
Current Setting group box	107
Font Settings group box	107
Output Settings	108
Resolution:	108
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)	108
Print all Text as Black	108
Edge-to-Edge Printing	108
Print Quality Details for the HP Traditional PCL 5e Driver	109
Current Setting	109
Graphic Settings	109
Font Settings	110
Output Settings	110
Scale Patterns (WYSIWYG)	110
Print all Text as Black	110
Edge-to-Edge Printing	110
Output tab features	111
Print Task Quick Sets	111
Document preview image	111
Output Bin Options	112
Effects tab features	113
Print Task Quick Sets	113
Fit To Page group box	114
Print Document On setting	114
Scale to Fit option	114
% of Normal Size option	115
Watermarks group box	115
Watermarks drop-down menu	115
First Page Only check box	116
Edit button (Watermark Details)	116
Current Watermarks	117
Watermark Message	117
Message Angle	117
Document preview image	117
Font Attributes	117
Name	118
Shading	118
Size	118
Style	118
Default settings	118
Paper tab features	119
Print Task Quick Sets	119
Paper Options	120
Size is	120
Use Different Paper/Covers	121
Source Is	121
Type is	121
Custom	122
Name	123
Save, Delete, or Rename	124
Custom size (width and height controls)	125
Custom width and height control limits	125
Paper and envelope icons	126
Dynamic measurement units	126
Close	126
Use Different Paper/Covers	127
First Page	128
Front Cover	129
Other Pages	130
Last Page	132
Back Cover	133
Document preview image	134
Product image	134
Job Storage tab features	134
Job Storage tab	136
Print Task Quick Sets	137
Status group box	137
Job Storage Mode	137
Off	137
Proof and Hold	137
Private Job	138
Using a PIN for Private Job	138
Quick Copy	138
Stored Job	139
Job notification	139
User Name	139
Job Name	140
PIN	140
Using Job Storage features when printing	140
Releasing a Job Storage print job	141
Deleting a Job Storage print job	141
Basics tab features	142
Print Task Quick Sets	143
Copies	143
Orientation	143
Document preview image	144
About	144
Properties tabs	145
NT Forms tab features	145
Configuring the trays	147
Configure tab features	147
Printer Model	148
Paper Handling Options	149
Tray One Installed	149
Duplexing Unit	149
Mopier Enabled	149
Mopier mode and collation	150
Optional Paper Destinations	150
Optional Paper Sources	151
Other Options	151
More configuration options	152
Storage	152
Fonts	153
Include types in application source list	154
Ignore Application Collation	154
Printer memory	154
Alternative Letterhead Mode	155
Automatic configuration	155
Printer image	155
HP traditional Postscript 3 Emulation Driver features	156
Access to Document Default print-driver settings in Windows NT 4.0	156
Access to Properties print-driver settings in Windows NT 4.0	156
PS 3 emulation support for the HP LaserJet 9050 printer	157
Help system	157
What's this Help	157
Context-sensitive Help	157
Page Setup tab features	158
Advanced tab features	159
Paper/Output	159
Graphic	160
Document Options	160
Page Layout Option	160
PostScript Options	161
Printer Features	162
Job Storage tab features	164
Job Storage tab	166
Status group box	166
Job Storage Mode	166
Off	167
Proof and Hold	167
Private Job	167
Using a PIN for Private Job	168
Quick Copy	168
Stored Job	168
Job Identification	169
User Name	169
Job Name	169
PIN	170
Using Job Storage features when printing	170
Releasing a Job Storage print job	170
Deleting a Job Storage print job	171
Device Settings tab	171
Form to Tray Assignment	173
Font Substitution Table	174
PostScript Configurations	174
Available PostScript Memory	174
Output Protocol	174
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job	175
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job	175
Job Timeout	175
Wait Timeout	175
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline	175
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline	175
Installable Options	175
Tray 1	176
Tray 4	176
Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing)	176
Printer Hard Disk	176
Accessory Output Bin	176
Job Storage	177
Mopier Mode	177
Printer Memory	177
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and HP PS emulation unidrivers for Windows	179
Introduction	179
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, and PS Emulation Unidriver features	180
Access to print drivers	180
Help system	180
What's this? Help	181
Context-sensitive Help	181
Incompatible Print Settings messages	181
Advanced tab features	182
Paper/Output	183
Copy Count	183
Collated	183
Graphic	183
True Type Font:	183
Document Options	184
Advanced Printing Features	184
Print Optimizations	184
Printer Features	184
Edge-to-Edge	184
Alternative Letterhead Mode	184
Print All Text as Black	185
Send TrueType as Bitmap	185
Layout Options	185
Page Order	185
Paper/Quality tab features	186
Print Task Quick Sets	187
Default Print Settings	187
User Guide Print Settings	190
Type new Quick Set name here	190
Paper Options	191
Size is	191
Custom Paper Size	192
Name	192
Paper size	192
Units	193
Custom width and height control limits	193
Use Different Paper/Covers	193
Source Is	193
Type is	194
Use Different Paper/Covers	195
Front Cover	195
First Page	197
Other Pages	198
Last Page	200
Back Cover	201
Document preview image	202
Effects tab features	203
Print Task Quick Sets	204
Resizing options	204
Actual Size	204
Print Document On	204
Scale to Fit	204
% of Normal Size	205
Document preview image	205
Watermarks	206
Current watermarks	207
Watermark Message	208
Message Angle	208
Font Attributes	208
Name	208
Color	208
Shading	209
Size	209
Style	209
Default settings	209
Finishing tab features	210
Print Task Quick Sets	211
Document Options	211
Print on Both Sides	211
Automatically printing on both sides	211
Flip Pages Up	212
Booklet layout	212
Book and Booklet Printing	212
Printing a Booklet	213
Printing a Book	213
Pages per Sheet	213
Print Page Borders	213
Page Order	214
Document preview image	214
Rotate	214
Output tab features	215
Print Task Quick Sets	215
Document preview image	216
Output Bin Options	216
Job Storage tab features	216
Job Storage tab	218
Print Task Quick Sets	219
Status group box	219
Job Storage Mode	219
Off	219
Proof and Hold	219
Private Job	220
Using a PIN for Private Job	220
Quick Copy	220
Stored Job	221
Require PIN	221
Job notification	221
User Name	222
Job Name	222
If Job Name Exists	222
Using Job Storage features when printing	223
Releasing a Job Storage print job	223
Deleting a Job Storage print job	224
Properties tabs	224
Device Settings	224
Form to Tray Assignment	225
External Fonts	226
Installing external fonts	227
Removing external fonts	228
Font Substitution Table	228
PS Emulation Unidriver Device Settings	229
Available PostScript Memory	229
Output Protocol	230
Send Ctrl-D Before Each Job	230
Send Ctrl-D After Each Job	230
Job Timeout	230
Wait Timeout	230
Minimum Font Size to Download as Outline	230
Maximum Font Size to Download as Outline	231
Installable Options	231
Automatic Configuration	231
Tray 1	231
Tray 4	231
Accessory Output Bin	232
Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing)	232
Printer Memory	232
Postscript Passthrough (PS Emulation Unidriver only)	232
Printer Hard Disk	233
Job Storage	233
Mopier Mode	233
Mopier mode and collation	233
Installing Windows printing-system components	235
Introduction	235
Supported Windows operating systems	236
System requirements	237
Font support	238
Basic fonts	238
Default fonts	238
Installation instructions	244
General installation for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP operating systems	244
Installing from the printing-system CD	244
Installing from a network or from downloaded files	245
Detailed Windows installation	245
Using the Back and Cancel buttons	245
Modifying a pre-existing installation	245
Typical Installation dialog box sequence	246
Custom Installation	263
Installing print drivers by using Add Printer	265
Installer Customization Wizard for Windows	265
Running the Installer Customization Wizard	266
Dialogs	266
Distribution	280
Point and Print installation for Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003	280
Setting a default printer	281
Installation for Macintosh and Linux operating systems	283
Introduction	283
System requirements	284
Macintosh	284
Linux	284
UNIX	284
Macintosh	285
Macintosh component descriptions	285
HP LaserJet PPDs	285
PDEs	285
HP Toolbox	285
HP Embedded Web Server	285
Install notes	286
Online help	286
Screen fonts	286
Font support	286
Installing the Macintosh printing system	290
To install the HP LaserJet printing-system software for the Macintosh OS	290
To set up an AppleTalk networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x	291
To set up a Printer with Mac OS X	291
To set up an IP/LPR networked Printer with Mac OS 9.x	291
Uninstalling the Macintosh printing system	292
In-box disk layout	292
Mac OS Classic installation	292

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Remote firmware update

The HP LaserJet 9050 printer 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 print drivers.

The process for remotely upgrading firmware involves three steps:

Determine the current level of firmware that is installed on the HP LaserJet 9050 printer.

Go to the HP Web site and download the latest firmware to your computer.

Download the new firmware to the product.

Determining the current level of firmware

To determine the current level of firmware, view the configuration page. To print a configuration

page, follow these instructions.

Press the

SELECT

button (the one with the check mark) to open the menus.

Press the up and down buttons to scroll to

INFORMATION

, and then press the

SELECT

button.

Press the up and down buttons to scroll to

PRINT CONFIGURATION

Press the

SELECT

button to print the configuration page.

Look in the "Printer Information" section on the configuration page for the firmware date code.

The firmware date code looks something like this: 20031002 07.000.0.

Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site

For support information about downloading new firmware from the Web, go to

http://www.hp.com/

support/lj9050

The product can receive an .RFU update to a product when the product is in a

READY

state. The

product waits for all of the I/O channels to become idle before performing the update.

NOTE

If the firmware update involves a change in the format of nonvolatile random-access

memory (NVRAM), any menu settings that are changed from the default settings will return to

default settings. The settings must be changed again if you want them to be different from the

defaults. Examples of settings that are affected in this way are tray types, default symbol sets,

and Web-access alerts.

The elapsed time for an update depends on the I/O transfer time, as well as the time that it takes for

the product to reinitialize. The I/O transfer time depends on a number of things, including the speed

of the host computer that is sending the update and the I/O method (parallel or network). The

reinitialization time depends on the specific hardware configuration of the product, such as the

number of EIO devices installed, the presence of external paper-handling devices, and the amount of

memory that is installed.

Software description