HP LaserJet 4 Service Manual - Page 77

Printer Drivers Install Printer Drivers and Utilities Printer drivers are specialized programs designed to allow specific software applications to function with the HP LaserJet printers. Printer utilities include such things as the HP Explorer program modules, which enhance the usability of the printer and provide convenient access to printer features outside of specific software applications. How to Obtain Printer Drivers First, check the software's printer selection feature to see if the printer is listed among the available printers. If it is not, run the software's SETUP or INSTALL program to install a "printer driver" or "printer file" for the printer. Here are some ways to obtain printer drivers and Software Application Notes for HP LaserJet printers: • Check the Printing Software package to see if it includes a driver for your software. • Order an updated driver from the software vendor. • Call Hewlett-Packard at 970-339-7009. • Obtain a driver request form by fax through HP FIRST (call 1-800-333-1917) U.S. only. • Download a driver through CompuServe's HP Forum. To sign up for CompuServe, call 1-800-524-3388. Note While waiting for a specific HP LaserJet printer driver, you can substitute a similar printer driver (such as a driver for the HP LaserJet III, IIIP, or 4 printer). These substitute drivers will allow you to use the printer, but they do not support all of the printer's features. Configuration 3-41