HP P2055d HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference
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Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 5
Introduction ...17 Windows printing-system software ...18 Printing system and installer 18 HP LaserJet print drivers 19 HP Easy Printer Care ...19 HP ToolboxFX ...20 Overview of HP ToolboxFX 20 Starting HP ToolboxFX 20 Structure ...20 Opening screen 21 HP ToolboxFX system requirements 21 Key - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 6
30 Help folder ...31 Troubleshooting 31 User Guide 32 Device Settings folder 32 Device Information 33 Paper Handling 34 Printing 34 PCL5 35 PostScript 37 Print Quality 38 Paper Types 38 System Setup 40 Password 41 Network Settings folder 42 Network Summary 42 IPv4 Configuration 44 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 7
started guide (eGSG 73 Windows installation for direct connections 74 Windows installation for computers on a network 75 Install the printer drivers by using the add-printer wizard 75 Modify an existing installation 76 Detailed Windows installation instructions 77 Printing-system software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 8
on the Windows Control Panel 105 4 HP printer driver for Windows Introduction ...107 Change the Windows printer driver settings 108 Software-program print-dialog box 108 Print-driver user interface 108 Printing Preferences driver tabs 108 Properties driver tabs 109 Help system ...110 What - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 9
Printing 134 Print a booklet from a software program 134 Pages per sheet 135 Print page borders 135 Page order ...135 Document preview image 136 Orientation ...136 Services tab features ...137 Device Settings tab features ...139 Form to Tray Assignment 140 Font Substitution Table ...140 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 10
for Macintosh 146 Macintosh printing-system software 148 Supported printer drivers for Macintosh 148 Supported software components for Macintosh 148 Software component availability for Macintosh 149 Macintosh software component descriptions 149 HP LaserJet PPDs 149 PDEs ...150 Install notes - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 11
194 Installation instructions for Windows 195 Installation options for Windows 195 Install software on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista systems ...195 Uninstaller ...196 Technical assistance ...196 Customer support 196 Web ...196 HP software and support services-additional - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 12
Web ...200 HP software and support services-additional information 200 Legal statements ...200 Trademark notices 200 Software warranty, license, and copyright 200 Warranty 200 License 200 Copyright 200 Troubleshooting checklist ...201 Index ...203 x ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 13
settings for new and preset watermarks 130 Page orientation ...133 Software components for Macintosh 148 Software component availability for Macintosh 149 Adding a product in Macintosh operating systems 151 Supported paper and print media sizes 188 Troubleshooting checklist ...201 ENWW xi - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 14
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- 1 of 2 30 Figure 2-10 Set up E-mail Alerts screen - 2 of 2 30 Figure 2-11 Troubleshooting sub-folder ...31 Figure 2-12 User Guide sub-folder ...32 Figure 2-13 Device Information screen ...33 Figure 2-14 Paper Handling screen ...34 Figure 2-15 Printing screen ...35 Figure 2-16 PCL5 screen ...36 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 16
...57 Figure 2-44 HP EWS-Print Quality page ...58 Figure 2-45 HP EWS-Paper Types page ...58 Figure 2-46 HP EWS-System Setup page ...59 Figure 2-47 HP EWS-Service page ...59 Figure 2-48 HP EWS-TCP/IP Settings page 60 Figure 2-49 HP EWS-Network Settings page 61 Figure 2-50 HP EWS-Other Settings page - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 17
Printers Found dialog box 96 Figure 3-24 Network installation-Sign up now screen 97 Figure 3-25 Network installation-Congratulations! Software Installation is complete dialog box 98 Figure 3-26 Remove programs installed with your HP device dialog box 100 Figure 3-27 Review uninstall instructions - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 18
35 Figure 5-36 Figure 5-37 Figure 5-38 Paper Status screen ...169 Device Information screen ...170 HP Online Support screen ...174 HP Instant Support link ...174 HP Registration Web page ...175 Duplex Mode screen ...176 Economode & Toner Density screen 177 Default Resolution screen ...178 Trays - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 19
the product ● Printing-system software overview, including the following topics: ◦ System requirements ◦ Operating-system support ◦ Availability ● LaserJet software documentation This chapter provides an overview of the printing-system software installer and printer drivers. ENWW Purpose and scope - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 20
information about other software features, including the following topics: ● Driver configuration for Microsoft® (MS) Windows® ● HP Embedded Web Server (network models only) ● HP ToolboxFX ● HP Web Jetadmin Chapter 3, Install Windows printing-system This chapter provides instructions for installing - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 21
(for network-connected models only) ● HP PCL 5 Universal Print Driver for Windows (HP UPD PCL 5) (available for download from the Web) ● HP PCL 6 ● HP postscript emulation Universal Print Driver for Windows (HP UPD PS) (available for download from the Web) ● XPS (XML Paper Specification) Driver - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 22
comparison HP LaserJet P2050 Series models HP LaserJet P2055d printer CE457A HP LaserJet P2055dn printer CE459A HP LaserJet P2055x printer CE460A ● Prints up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) Has the same features as the HP LaserJet Has the same features as the HP LaserJet on Letter size paper and - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 23
the product. Table 1-2 User documentation availability and localization Document name Languages Part number User Guide English Arabic Bulgarian Catalan -90927 CE457-90928 Location The user guide is available in electronic format on the product software CD. ENWW Documentation availability 5 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 24
Table 1-2 User documentation availability and localization (continued) Document name Languages Part number Serbian Slovak CE457-90931 CE457-90929 Slovenian CE457-90930 Spanish CE457-90910 Swedish CE457-90932 Thai CE457-90933 Turkish CE457-90934 Ukrainian CE457-90935 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 25
Document and product basics Table 1-2 User documentation availability and localization (continued) Document name Languages Part number Getting Started Guide ● Arabic CE457-90976 ● Bulgarian ● Croatian ● Czech ● Danish ● Dutch ● English ● Estonian ● French ● German ● Greek ● Italian - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 26
availability The following table presents the part numbers and language groups on the software CDs for the product. Table 1-3 Available languages on the printing-system CD CD part number Languages CE457-14001 ● English ● Arabic ● Catalan ● Danish ● Dutch ● Estonian ● Finnish ● French - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 27
on the printing-system CD (continued) CD part number Languages ● Slovenian ● Turkish CE457-14004 ● Ukrainian ● English ● Chinese (Simplified) ● Chinese (Traditional) ● Indonesian (Bahasa) ● Korean ● Thai ● Vietnamese The software installers are available in the following languages - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 28
Table 1-4 Software installer available languages (continued) Windows installer Macintosh installer ● Kazakh ● Korean ● Latvian ● Lithuanian ● Spanish ● Swedish ● Thai ● Turkish ● Ukrainian ● Vietnamese The printer drivers are available for the following languages. ● English ● Arabic ● - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 29
● Slovak ● Slovenian ● Spanish ● Swedish ● Thai ● Turkish ● Ukrainian ● Vietnamese The following software programs are available in the following languages. Table 1-5 Software languages HP ToolboxFX HP SureSupply ● English ● Arabic ● Bulgarian ● Catalan ● English ● Arabic ● Bulgarian ● Catalan - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 30
Table 1-5 Software languages (continued) HP ToolboxFX ● Chinese (Simplified) ● Chinese (Traditional) ● Croatian ● Czech ● Danish ● Dutch ● Estonian ● Finnish ● French ● German ● Greek ● Hebrew ● Hungarian ● Indonesian (Bahasa) ● Italian ● Kazakh ● Korean ● Latvian ● Lithuanian ● Norwegian ● Polish ● - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 31
basics Product walkaround Front view 1 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 Tray 1 (pull to open) 2 Top output bin 3 Control panel 4 Print-cartridge-door release button 5 On/off switch 6 Optional Tray 3 (included with the HP LaserJet P2055x) 7 Tray 2 8 Print-cartridge door ENWW Product walkaround 13 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 32
Rear view 12 3 7 4 6 5 1 Jam-release door (pull the green handle to open) 2 Straight-through paper path (pull to open) 3 DIMM cover (provides access to the DIMM slot) 4 Interface ports 5 Rear duplex jam-release door 6 Power connection 7 Slot for a cable-type - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 33
Document and product basics Interface ports 1 2 1 Hi-speed USB 2.0 connection, for connecting directly to a computer 2 RJ.45 network connection (network models only) Model and serial-number label location The label that contains the model and serial numbers is on the outside of the rear output ( - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 34
16 Chapter 1 Document and product basics ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 35
UNIX systems also support the product, and software is available on the Web. For information about specific system installers, drivers, and components, see the section that corresponds to that system. Topics: ● Windows printing-system software ● HP Easy Printer Care ● HP ToolboxFX ● HP Embedded Web - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 36
HP LaserJet print drivers Printing system and installer In Windows XP and Windows Vista systems, insert the printing-system software CD to open an interactive CD browser. Use the CD browser to install the print driver and related components, and to gain access to online user insert the software CD - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 37
-system software CD is in the CD-ROM drive. Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available at the following Web site: www.adobe.com HP LaserJet print drivers The HP PCL 6 driver is supported in Microsoft XP and Vista 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. For other operating systems, drivers can be downloaded - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 38
the product control panel Starting HP ToolboxFX Start HP ToolboxFX by using any of the following methods. ● Double-click the HP ToolboxFX icon in the Windows system tray. ● Click Start, click Programs, click HP, click HP LaserJet P2050 Series, and then click HP ToolboxFX. ● Click Utilities or click - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 39
links to the HP Instant Support, Product Support, and Product Registration pages on the HP Web site. Opening screen The opening screen that appears in the HP ToolboxFX section depends on the installed configuration of HP ToolboxFX. If HP ToolboxFX is installed for a single HP LaserJet product, the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 40
up to two users when a specific alert condition occurs in the product. The alert condition can be a specific error alert or print-cartridge warning. This feature can be used to alert administrators or service providers that the product requires attention. For instance, when the toner low alert - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 41
section and a Supplies Information section on the Device Status screen, which provide information about the estimated toner level, the approximate pages remaining based on the estimated toner level, and the HP part number for easy reference when ordering new consumables. ENWW HP ToolboxFX 23 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 42
Supplies Status The Supplies Status screen provides detailed information about the print cartridge. This information is not available if a non-HP cartridge is installed in the product. Figure 2-3 Supplies Status screen 24 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 43
, personalities, and page counts. The contents of this screen should be consistent with the configuration page that the product generates. Figure 2-4 Device Configuration screen Windows software description ENWW HP ToolboxFX 25 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 44
Network Summary The Network Summary screen shows the values for all of the network settings that are available for the product. The contents of this screen should be consistent with the configuration page that the product generates. Figure 2-5 Network Summary screen 26 Chapter 2 Windows software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 45
Windows software description Print Info Pages Use the Print Info Pages screen to print out the internal special pages that the product to print. Figure 2-6 Print Info Pages screen The contents of these reports are generated by the product firmware, not by HP ToolboxFX. ENWW HP ToolboxFX 27 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 46
. Figure 2-7 Event Log screen Alerts folder The Alerts folder contains the following sub-folders: ● Set up Status Alerts ● Set up E-mail Alerts 28 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 47
option, and then click Apply to turn on alerts. Figure 2-8 Set up Status Alerts screen Windows software description Select the options under Show an alert to receive alerts for product or print cartridge issues. Select one or more alert formats under Show the alert. ● Pop-up message ● System - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 48
Set up E-mail Alerts Use the Set up E-mail Alerts screen to set up e-mail alerts for the product. Figure 2-9 Set up E-mail Alerts screen - 1 of 2 Figure 2-10 Set up E-mail Alerts screen - 2 of 2 30 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 49
software description E-mail messages can be sent when certain events occur at the product. Select the specific Troubleshooting Figure 2-11 Troubleshooting sub-folder Click Troubleshooting on the Troubleshooting screen to gain access to the "Solve problems" chapter of the user guide. ENWW HP - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 50
User Guide Figure 2-12 User Guide sub-folder Use the User Guide screen to open the product user guide in either a Web-based format or in the PDF file format. Device Settings folder The Device Settings folder contains the following sub-folders: ● Device Information ● Paper Handling ● Printing ● PCL5 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 51
Device Information Use the Device Information screen to add or change information about the product. Figure 2-13 Device Information screen Windows software description NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. ENWW HP ToolboxFX 33 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 52
Paper Handling Use the Paper Handling screen to change the paper-handling defaults for the product. Figure 2-14 Paper Handling screen 34 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 53
Printing Use the Printing screen to change the product printing defaults. Figure 2-15 Printing screen Windows software description ENWW HP ToolboxFX 35 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 54
PCL5 Use the PCL5 screen to change the PCL defaults for the product. Figure 2-16 PCL5 screen NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. 36 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 55
Windows software description PostScript Use the PostScript screen to change the PostScript defaults for the product. Figure 2-17 PostScript screen NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. ENWW HP ToolboxFX 37 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 56
Print Quality Use the Print Quality screen to change the print-quality defaults for the product. Figure 2-18 Print Quality screen 38 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 57
paper types. Figure 2-19 Paper Types screen Windows software description NOTE: Not all of the paper types listed in the driver can be adjusted on the Paper Types screen. The following table shows the paper types that the product supports, and the default fuser , Transparency ENWW HP ToolboxFX 39 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 58
paper product fuser temperature. The product speed and fuser temperature Setup Use the System Setup screen to change the system defaults for the product. Figure 2-20 System Setup screen The following Jam recovery settings are available: ● Auto (default) ● On ● Off 40 Chapter 2 Windows software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 59
The Cartridge low threshold option sets the percentage threshold that triggers a toner-low alert in HP ToolboxFX. NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. Password Use the Password screen to set a password for the product. Figure 2-21 Password screen Windows software description Network - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 60
cause communication problems between HP ToolboxFX and the product. Network Summary The Network Summary screen shows the overall network settings, which can be adjusted on the Network Settings sub-folders. Figure 2-22 Network Summary screen (1 of 3) 42 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 61
Windows software description Figure 2-23 Network Summary screen (2 of 3) Figure 2-24 Network Summary screen (3 of 3) ENWW HP ToolboxFX 43 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 62
network manually specify an Internet Protocol (IP) address (also known as a static IP address). If you select this option, specify an IP address in the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and WINS server fields. NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. 44 Chapter 2 Windows software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 63
software description IPv6 Configuration The IPv6 Configuration screen shows the settings for IPv6 network configuration. Figure 2-26 IPv6 Configuration screen The IPv6 Configuration screen shows the product host name and domain. By default, the product uses automatic IP configuration. ENWW HP - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 64
The Network Identification screen shows the settings for IPv6 network configuration. Figure 2-27 Network Identification screen The Network Identification screen shows the product host and domain name settings. Click Apply to make the changes take effect. 46 Chapter 2 Windows software description - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 65
Advanced Use the Advanced screen to set advanced networking features for the product. Figure 2-28 Advanced screen Windows software description The following options and settings are available on the Advanced screen. ● HP SLP Discovery (enabled by default) ● LPD Printing (enabled by default) ● IPv4 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 66
SNMP Use the SNMP screen to set SNMP networking features for the product. Figure 2-29 SNMP screen The following options are available on the SNMP screen: ● If SNMP V1 is disabled, some port monitors or discovery utilities might not operate properly. 48 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 67
Windows software description NOTE: Click Apply to make the changes take effect. Other screens The following table lists screens that are also available through HP ToolboxFX. Screen Access About HP ToolboxFX screen HP Instant Support Support and Troubleshooting screen Click the HP logo that - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 68
Support and Troubleshooting The Support and Troubleshooting link connects you to a Web page that contains links to online support for the product. Product Registration The Product Registration link supplies are ordered through the selected reseller. 50 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 69
Windows software description HP Embedded Web Server The HP Embedded Web Server (HP EWS) is a Web-based application that allows users to control settings on the network-connected product through a Web browser. To open the HP EWS, open a Web browser and type the product IP address in the address bar. - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 70
pertinent product information and settings. Figure 2-31 HP EWS-Device Status page Supplies Status page The Supplies Status page shows the status of all of the product supplies, including the print cartridges. Figure 2-32 HP EWS-Supplies Status page 52 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 71
Windows software description Device Configuration page The Device Configuration page shows the values of all of the settings that are available in the product. The contents of this page are consistent with the configuration page that the firmware generates. Figure 2-33 HP EWS-Device Configuration - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 72
Network Configuration page The Network Configuration page contains information about the network and its enabled features. Figure 2-35 HP EWS-Network Configuration page (1 of 2) Figure 2-36 HP EWS-Network Configuration page (2 of 2) 54 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 73
Use the Event Log page to track the events that occur on the product. Figure 2-38 HP EWS-Event Log page Settings tab Use the Settings tab to view and change settings for the following features: ● Device Configuration page ● Paper Handling page ● Printing page ● PCL5e page ● PostScript page ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 74
Quality page ● Paper Types page ● System Setup page ● Service page Device Configuration page The Device Configuration page contains identifying information about the product. Figure 2-39 HP EWS-Device Configuration page Paper Handling page Use this page to configure the paper-handling settings for - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 75
Windows software description Printing page Use this page to change the printing defaults for the product. Figure 2-41 HP EWS-Printing page PCL5e page Use the PCL5e page to change font information and form length. Figure 2-42 HP EWS-PCL5e page PostScript page Use the PostScript page to change the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 76
the Print Quality page to change the print quality defaults for the product. Figure 2-44 HP EWS-Print Quality page Paper Types page Use the Paper Types page to set the default paper type settings for the product. Figure 2-45 HP EWS-Paper Types page 58 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 77
such as Jam Recovery and Auto Continue. Figure 2-46 HP EWS-System Setup page Windows software description Service page Use the Service page to initiate the cleaning mode on the product. Figure 2-47 HP EWS-Service page Networking tab Use the Networking tab to view and change settings for the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 78
● Network Statistics page ● Protocol Info page ● Jetdirect Configuration Page TCP/IP Settings page Use the TCP/IP Settings page to configure the IP address and host and domain names for the product. Figure 2-48 HP EWS-TCP/IP Settings page 60 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 79
Network Settings page Use the Network Settings page to configure the SNMP settings, such as read-write access, for the product. Figure 2-49 HP EWS-Network Settings page Windows software description ENWW HP Embedded Web Server 61 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 80
Other Settings page Use the Other Settings page to enable or disable the other settings for the product. Figure 2-50 HP EWS-Other Settings page Language page Use this page to set the EWS language. Figure 2-51 HP EWS-Language page 62 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 81
Settings page Use this page to view, configure, or reset the security settings for the product. Figure 2-52 HP EWS-Settings page Windows software description Authorization page Use the Authorization page to set the administrator account password, manage certificates, and set access control - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 82
protocols, and other network protocols and services. Figure 2-54 HP EWS-Mgmt. Protocols page 802.1X Authentication page Use the 802.1X Authentication page to set the network 802.1X authentication settings. Figure 2-55 HP EWS-802.1X Authentication page 64 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 83
Firewall Policy page Use the Firewall Policy page to set the network firewall rules. Figure 2-56 HP EWS-Firewall Policy page Windows software description ENWW HP Embedded Web Server 65 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 84
page Use the Network Statistics page to view diagnostic information for the network. Figure 2-57 HP EWS-Network Statistics page Protocol Info page Use the Protocol Info page to view network protocol information. Figure 2-58 HP EWS-Protocol Info page 66 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 85
Jetdirect Configuration Page Use the Jetdirect Configuration Page to view the network settings. Figure 2-59 HP EWS-Jetdirect Configuration Page Windows software description ENWW HP Embedded Web Server 67 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 86
a single network-administration server. To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin, and for the latest list of host systems that support HP Web Jetadmin, go to the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin HP Customer Participation Program When installing the printing-system software, you - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 87
64-bit printer driver. For instructions, see Detailed Windows installation instructions on page 77. Topics: ● Supported operating systems for Windows ● Installation overview ● Windows software installation options ● Detailed Windows installation instructions ● Uninstall the software Install Windows - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 88
site: www.hp.com/support/ljp2050series Topics: ● Full-solution software ● Printer driver support in other operating systems ● Operating system requirements Full-solution software The following Windows operating systems fully support the product through the software installer, and drivers for these - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 89
Operating system requirements Windows The product-system software has the following minimum system requirements. ● Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows a hub, or by installing an additional USB card. Install Windows software and utilities ENWW Supported operating systems for Windows 71 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 90
is available, which consists of only the printer drivers. On computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista, the setup program installs the printing-system software from the CD onto the hard disk and updates Windows files. The setup program is not supported for Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 91
port. The following elements are required for a networked product: ◦ An installed network that uses the TCP/IP network protocol ◦ A cable for the type of network connection (not included) Animated getting started guide (eGSG) When you insert the printing-system software CD into the CD-ROM drive, the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 92
step. When setup is complete, the Install Product Software screen appears. Figure 3-2 Install Product Software screen Click Install Product Software to install the printer drivers and other software features. Windows installation for direct connections Use the following instructions to install the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 93
an add-printer-wizard installation for networkconnected products. Download the appropriate driver from www.hp.com/support/ljp2050series. Use the Plug and Play Package for a direct USB connection. Use the Print Driver Only Package for a network connection. Follow the installation instructions on the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 94
● Locate the User Guide: Click this button to open the user guide on the CD. To access the user guide in the future, re-insert the CD. Product manuals are also available on the HP product support Web site. ● Install More Software: Click this button to install HP Easy Printer Care software. ● Connect - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 95
computer (software-first installation). These instructions are for a software-first installation. Use these instructions the first time you install the printing-system software . Topics: ● Printing-system software installation for Windows ● Set a default printer Printing-system software installation - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 96
86 View User Guide. Click this option to go to the user guide. USB installation dialog-box options for Windows NOTE: For USB installations, HP recommends installing the software before connecting the product to the computer (software-first installation). These instructions are for a software-first - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 97
and then the Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes dialog box appears. ● Click Express Install to install only limited software. If you click Express Install the installation, but is sometimes covered by a new dialog box that contains the next option in the installation sequence. - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 98
Figure 3-7 USB installation-Sample screen showing current progress 80 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 99
anti-spyware programs generate alert messages. In the Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes dialog box, click Next. Figure 3-8 USB installation-Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes dialog box Install Windows software and utilities ENWW Detailed Windows installation instructions 81 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 100
you select Advanced Install and then click Next, several dialog boxes appear. These screens allow you to customize your installation process. 82 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 101
installing the software, and then the Connection Type dialog box appears. Select Directly to this computer using a USB cable, and then click Next. Figure 3-10 USB installation-Connection Type dialog box Install Windows software and utilities ENWW Detailed Windows installation instructions 83 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 102
period of time for the installation to finish on Windows XP. Figure 3-11 USB installation-Connect Your Device Now dialog box 84 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 103
12 USB installation-Sign up now screen Install Windows software and utilities ● If you have Web access, you can sign up to receive information from HP. On the Sign up now screen, click Next to open the HP Registration Web page. Follow the onscreen instructions to register. ● If you do not want to - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 104
box appears. Click Exit to finish the installation. Figure 3-13 USB installation-Congratulations! Software Installation is complete dialog box The product will print a test page to confirm the installation. Network installation dialog box options for Windows This section shows the dialog boxes that - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 105
Figure 3-14 Network installation-Install Product Software dialog box Install Windows software and utilities Click Install Product Software to continue. Between the installation, but is sometimes covered by a new dialog box that contains the next option in the installation sequence. - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 106
Figure 3-15 Network installation-Sample screen showing current progress Once you have clicked Install Product Software in the welcome screen, the Select Install to begin installing your new HP device dialog box appears. 88 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 107
that have been completed in each step. This screen disappears, and the Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes dialog box appears. The Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes instructs you to permit the installation process to continue if firewall or anti-spyware programs generate alert - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 108
Figure 3-17 Network installation-Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes dialog box Click Next to open the Choose Easy Install or Advanced Install dialog box. 90 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 109
Figure 3-18 Network installation-Choose Easy Install or Advanced Install dialog box Install Windows software and utilities Select an installation type, and then click Next to open the screens allow you to customize your installation process. ENWW Detailed Windows installation instructions 91 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 110
Figure 3-19 Network installation-Connection Type dialog box Select the Through the network option and then click Next to continue the installation. The Identify Printer dialog box appears. 92 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 111
Figure 3-20 Network installation-Identify Printer dialog box Install Windows software and utilities If you select Select from a list of detected printers (Recommended), the Firewall Notice dialog box appears. Click Next to continue the process. ENWW Detailed Windows installation instructions 93 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 112
Figure 3-21 Network installation-Firewall Notice dialog box The Searching dialog box appears as the software searches the network for the product. 94 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 113
Network installation-Searching dialog box Install Windows software and utilities If you select the Specify a printer by address option on the Identify Printer field, click Next to continue. The Printers Found dialog box appears either after the software completes its search for the product, or - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 114
click Next. ● To continue installing the product, leave Install a discovered network printer selected, and then click Next. It might take as long as 35 minutes for this step to finish the installation process. The Sign up now screen appears. 96 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 115
Figure 3-24 Network installation-Sign up now screen Install Windows software and utilities ● If you have Web access, you can sign up to receive information from HP. On the Sign up now screen, click Next to open the HP Registration Web page. Follow the onscreen instructions to register. ● If you do - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 116
Figure 3-25 Network installation-Congratulations! Software Installation is complete dialog box The product will print a test page to confirm the installation. Set a default printer Use the following steps to set up a product as your default printer. 1. In Windows Vista, click the Start button, - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 117
Windows software and utilities Uninstall the software This section provides information about the following topics: ● Uninstall component list ● Uninstall methods Uninstall component list The uninstaller removes the following components from the computer: ● Drivers ● HP ToolboxFX ● User guides The - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 118
installed with your HP device dialog box ● Select Uninstall all HP products associated with this device to perform a complete removal. Selecting this option and clicking Next opens the Review uninstall instructions and information dialog box. 100 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 119
● Select Choose which HP products to uninstall to select what programs to remove. Selecting this option and clicking Next opens a list of currently installed programs. Figure 3-27 Review uninstall instructions and information dialog box Install Windows software and utilities Select the programs to - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 120
4. In the Review uninstall instructions and information dialog box, review the information, and then click Continue to proceed. Figure 3-28 Review uninstall instructions and information dialog box 102 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 121
5. The Cleanup progress dialog box appears. Progress bars show the status of the removal process. Figure 3-29 Cleanup progress dialog box Install Windows software and utilities ENWW Uninstall the software 103 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 122
6. When the removal process is complete, the Cleanup complete dialog box appears. Click OK. Figure 3-30 Cleanup complete dialog box 104 Chapter 3 Install Windows software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 123
Programs. 2. In Windows Vista, right-click the product software program, and then click Uninstall. In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, select the product software program, and then click the Remove button. 3. Repeat step 2 for HP Update and HP Shop for Supplies if necessary. ENWW Uninstall the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 124
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64-bit). When installing the print-system software from the software CD in Windows Vista or Windows XP, the PCL 6 printer driver is installed by default. The PCL 5 Universal Print Driver (UPD) and the PS UPD can be downloaded from the Web: www.hp.com/go/ljp2050series_software. The following sections - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 126
Right-click the product name. 3. Click Printing Preferences. The following Printing Preferences print-driver tabs are available: ● Advanced ● Printing Shortcuts ● Paper/Quality ● Effects ● Finishing ● Services All of these tabs are product-specific. 108 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 127
● Device Settings ● About Only product-specific driver tabs are described in this document; the other driver tabs are part of the operating system. The following Properties driver tabs are described in this document: ● Device Settings ● About HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Change the Windows - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 128
of the product or the current settings of other controls. For example, if you click Print on Both Sides and then change the paper type to Transparency, a message appears asking you to resolve this conflict. Figure 4-1 A typical constraint message 110 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 129
programs support these features in the print dialog box or through the page settings in the software program). The following figure shows the Advanced tab. Figure 4-2 The default appearance of the Advanced tab HP printer driver for Windows The Advanced tab contains the following controls: ● Paper - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 130
Paper/Output setting The Paper/Output setting contains the Copy Count control. Copy Count specifies the number of copies to print. This driver setting is useful for software If compatibility problems occur, disable the feature. However, some advanced 112 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 131
those software programs that encounter problems when using TrueType fonts for special graphic purposes such as shading, rotation, or slanting. The setting is Disabled by default. The TrueType fonts are converted to bitmap soft fonts before downloading. The Enabled setting causes the printer driver - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 132
(using the default Start menu view), click Start, click Settings (Windows XP), and then click Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista, click Start, click Control Panel, and then under Hardware and Sound click Printer. 2. Right-click the product name. 114 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 133
OK to print the job with the specific printer-driver settings. The driver can store a maximum of 25 custom printing shortcuts on a particular system. Select any defined shortcut or custom printing shortcut and then click Delete to delete it. Click Reset to set the default options for all features - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 134
printer-driver settings. NOTE: If you change any of the settings for a defined printing shortcut, the Save As and Reset buttons become active. Click Save As to save the new settings as a custom printing shortcut. Click Reset Printing shortcuts list. 116 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 135
cover, first page, other pages, last page, and back cover of the document. The following figure shows the Paper/Quality tab. Figure 4-4 Paper/Quality tab HP printer driver for Windows The Paper/Quality tab contains the following control sets: ● Paper Options ENWW Paper/Quality tab features 117 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 136
settings, it is generally best to use the driver to set media size only when printing from software programs that do not include a mediasize setting, such as Notepad, or when producing a book or a booklet that does not require different media sizes. 118 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 137
/Quality tab. The following figure shows the initial appearance of the Custom Paper Size dialog box. Figure 4-6 Custom Paper Size dialog box HP printer driver for Windows Name Use the Name text box to type a new name for a custom media size. The name that appears in the Name text box depends on - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 138
optional source trays that are installed through the Device Settings tab also appear here. The Paper source drop-down menu can contain the following options, depending on what has been installed on the product: ● Automatically select ● Printer auto select 120 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 139
Plain ● Light 60-75 g/m2 ● Mid-Weight 96-110g ● Heavy 111-130g ● Extra-Heavy 131-175g ● Cardstock 176-220g ● Monochrome Laser Transparency ● Labels ● Letterhead ● Envelope ● Heavy Envelope ● Preprinted ● Prepunched ● Colored ● Bond HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Paper/Quality tab features 121 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 140
type is loaded in the tray that is specified in the Paper type setting. If the print-driver setting is changed to a media trays loaded with different types of paper for different parts of the print job. For example, you can have covers printed on different paper HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 141
as well as the quantity of toner. If the EconoMode setting is used frequently, the mechanical parts can wear out before the supply of toner is depleted, increasing the risk of toner leaking. Use genuine parts to avoid this problem. HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Paper/Quality tab features 123 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 142
the software application properties, or from the Print Quality area 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 Yes No Yes No Yes No No No 124 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 143
Preferences. 4. Click the Effects tab. Use the Effects tab to create unique media effects such as scaling and watermarks. Figure 4-8 Effects tab HP printer driver for Windows The Effects tab contains the following controls: ● Resizing Options ● Document preview image ENWW Effects tab features 125 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 144
the new supports printer driver or what the printer driver receives from the software program, if the software program does not negotiate the paper size with the printer driver. The printer driver scales the page by the appropriate factor and sends it to the product. 126 Chapter 4 HP printer driver - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 145
changes as the slider-bar indicator is dragged, and the document preview image is updated to the new image scale. Each click on the arrows increases or decreases the scale by 1%. Each click the physical page (one on each logical page). HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Effects tab features 127 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 146
Watermark Details dialog box and in the Watermarks group box on the Effects tab. To name the new watermark, type the selected watermark text in the Watermark Message edit box. To delete a watermark, . Click OK to delete the selected watermark. 128 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 147
one option: Gray. ● Shading The default Shading setting for new and preset watermarks is Very Light. The following range of shades is available from the Shading drop-down menu: ◦ Lightest ◦ Very Light (default) ◦ Light ◦ Medium Light HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Effects tab features 129 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 148
Details dialog box. Clicking Cancel does not cancel all of the changes. If you make changes to a watermark and then select a different watermark or click New, all of the changes are saved, and only the current, unsaved changes can be canceled. 130 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 149
Preferences. 4. Click the Finishing tab. Use the Finishing tab to print booklets and control the media output. Figure 4-10 Finishing tab HP printer driver for Windows The Finishing tab contains the following controls: ● Document Options ● Document preview image ENWW Finishing tab features 131 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 150
the following types: ◦ Labels ◦ Transparency ◦ Envelope ◦ Cardstock ◦ Rough ● Paper size on the Paper/Quality tab is set to any media size except for the following sizes: ◦ Envelope #10 ◦ Envelope DL ◦ Envelope C5 ◦ Envelope B5 ◦ Envelope Monarch 132 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 151
of paper when the Print on both sides option is specified in the print job. The product supports smart type, you are, in effect, instructing the product to use a group of settings (such as fuser temperature and print speed) to print HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Finishing tab features 133 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 152
software programs. 1. Click File. 2. Click Print. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the Finishing tab. 5. Select the Print on both sides check box. 6. In the Booklet layout drop-down menu, select the type of booklet printing that you want (for example, Right binding). 134 Chapter 4 HP printer driver - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 153
7. Click OK in the printer driver. 8. Click OK in the print dialog box to print. Pages per sheet Use the Pages per sheet drop-down menu contains four selections: ● Right, then Down ● Down, then Right ● Left, then Down ● Down, then Left HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Finishing tab features 135 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 154
the orientation for the printed page, so the page orientation in the driver is useful only for the few software programs that do not set an orientation. The Orientation group box contains three no change occurs in the document preview image. 136 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 155
Services tab HP printer driver for Windows The Internet Services group box contains the Select a destination drop-down menu with the following selections: ● Online diagnostic tools: Open the Instant Support Web site, where you can find interactive tools and contacts for troubleshooting. ● Support - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 156
a Web page from which you can view or download product manuals. ● Check for driver updates: Automatically check the printer drivers to see whether the correct and most up-to-date printer drivers are installed. ● Shop for supplies: Open the HP SureSupply Web page and shop online for product supplies - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 157
click Start, click Control Panel, and then under Hardware and Sound click Printer. 2. Right-click the product name. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the on the driver and the particular feature. The following figure shows the Device Settings tab. Figure 4-13 Device Settings tab HP printer driver for - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 158
Network administrators can use the Form To Tray Assignment setting to specify, in the driver, the media size that is loaded into each available input tray. The use of forms constrains the choices that are available in the media-size list on the Paper change the TrueTypeto-printer font mappings. - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 159
the External Fonts option to make the Properties button available. Click Properties to open the HP Font Installer dialog box. Figure 4-14 HP Font Installer dialog box HP printer driver for Windows Topics: ● Installing external fonts ● Removing external fonts Installing external fonts Follow these - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 160
removed. 8. Click OK to close the HP Font Installer dialog box. Installable Options Topics: ● Tray 3 ● Duplex Unit (for 2-Sided Printing) ● Allow Manual Duplexing ● Printer Memory Tray 3 This control specifies whether you have Tray 3, an optional 500-sheet tray, installed on the product. The default - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 161
is installed in the product. The driver generates ranges of memory that can be selected, up to the maximum that the product can accept. The driver can use this information to manage how the printer driver uses the product memory. HP printer driver for Windows ENWW Device Settings tab features - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 162
file names and their version numbers. The About tab also indicates whether the driver was autoconfigured, whether administrator preferences were set, the date the driver was last configured, and whether the configuration is default or user-defined. 144 Chapter 4 HP printer driver for Windows ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 163
and utilities Introduction The product comes with printing software and installers for Apple Computer, Inc., Macintosh operating systems. Topics: ● Supported operating systems for Macintosh ● Macintosh printing-system software ● Install the Macintosh printing system ● Uninstall the Macintosh - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 164
product, go to the following Web site: www.hp.com/support/ljp2050series Topics: ● Macintosh operating system requirements ● Change printer-driver settings for Macintosh Macintosh operating system requirements The product-system software has the following minimum system requirements. ● PowerPC G3 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 165
for all print jobs until the software program is closed To change the default settings for all To change the product configuration print jobs settings 3. Select the product, and then click Options & Supplies. 4. Click the Driver menu. 5. Select the driver from the list, and then configure - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 166
the HP LaserJet Installer for Mac: ● HP LaserJet P2050 PPD ● HP LaserJet P2050 PDE ● HP USB EWS Gateway ● HP Device Configuration Utility ● HP Uninstaller for the HP Device Configuration Utility and HP USB EWS Gateway Topics: ● Supported printer drivers for Macintosh ● Supported software components - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 167
communication Network Bidirectional Communications X Direct Connect Bidirectional Communications X Online Documentation HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer User Guide X Help systems X Other HP Printer Utility X HP Embedded Web Server X Macintosh software component descriptions - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 168
.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html NOTE: If you need a replacement printing-system CD or newer version of the software than what came with the product, go to the product Web site and click CD-ROM Order Page to order the CD, or click Download drivers and software to download the software update - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 169
the hplj P2055 v8.3.0mpkg icon. 4. The Introduction dialog appears. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation. NOTE: The installer might prompt the user for a password. Enter the password, and then click OK. NOTE: When you are installing the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 170
section provides information about the Macintosh installation dialog-box sequence. NOTE: If you are installing the product using a network connection, you can connect the product to the network before installing the software, but if you are installing the product using a USB connection, install the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 171
3. The Introduction screen appears. Click Continue. Figure 5-2 Introduction screen Macintosh ENWW Install the Macintosh printing system 153 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 172
Me screen appears. Read the installation information, and then click Continue. Figure 5-3 Read Me screen ● Click Print to open the Page Setup dialog for the default printer and print a copy of the installation notes. ● Click Save to open the system Save dialog and save the installation notes to disk - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 173
another language, click the drop-down box at the top of the screen, and then select a language. ● Click Print to open the Page Setup dialog for the default printer and print a copy of the license agreement. ● Click Save to open the system Save dialog and save the license agreement to disk. 6. Click - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 174
Location, and then navigate to the correct location. ● The installer might prompt you for a password. Enter the password, and then click OK. 156 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 175
8. On the Installation screen, a progress bar appears as the installer loads the software. Figure 5-7 Installation screen progress bar Macintosh ENWW Install the Macintosh printing system 157 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 176
v10.5 ● Set up a product with Mac OS X v10.4 ● Set up a product with Mac OS X v10.3 ● Troubleshooting the product setup Set up a product with Mac OS X v10.5 Carry out these steps after the software installation is complete. 1. If you are installing the product using a USB connection, connect the USB - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 177
not appear in the Kind column, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 162. If you are installing the product using a network connection, continue with the following steps. 5. Click the + button to open a printer browser screen that lists detected network products. 6. Use either Bonjour or IP - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 178
does not appear in the Kind column, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 162. If you are installing the product using a network connection, continue with the following steps. 4. Click Add (or the + button in the Print & Fax utility) to open the Printer Browser screen. 5. You can use either - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 179
then on again, then restart the setup process. For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the product setup on page 162. NOTE: If the automatic selection fails, or if you want to manually select a .PPD file, click the Printer Model pull-down menu, select HP, and then select the .PPD - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 180
paper tray, click Show Info? on the printer list and select Installable Options in the pull-down menu. 8. If the product has the optional Tray 3, select Tray 3. 9. Select the Duplex Unit check box. 10. Click Apply Changes, and then close the Printer List dialog. Troubleshooting the product setup - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 181
by opened by choosing the Utility button in the Printer Setup Utility or through the HP Device Configuration utility. For more information about this feature, see HP Embedded Web Server on page 51. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility is a software program that gives you access to the product - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 182
● Trays Configuration ● Lock Resources ● Stored Jobs ● E-mail Alerts ● Network Settings ● Bonjour Settings ● Additional Settings Open the HP Printer Utility In Mac OS X v10.3, follow these steps to open the HP Printer Utility: 1. Open the Finder. 2. Find and double-click Printers. The Select Printer - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 183
Model Name, as shown in the preceding figure. On the Connection Type screen, click Add. The Select Printer screen appears, showing product information. To open the HP Printer Utility directly, select the product, and then click Launch Utility. ENWW Supported utilities for Macintosh 165 Macintosh - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 184
Figure 5-11 Select Printer screen - printer selected On the Select Printer screen, click Settings to open the Device Status screen in the HP Printer Utility. To open the HP Printer Utility, select the product and click Launch Utility. If the HP Printer Utility software detects a condition that might - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 185
Supplies Status The HP Printer Utility opens to the Current Supplies Information screen Macintosh Use the scroll button to see information about the print cartridges. If you have Internet access and click Shop for Supplies(see Figure 5- of supplies. ENWW Supported utilities for Macintosh 167 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 186
Figure 5-15 Transfer printer information to HP SureSupply? screen After either option is selected (Send or Don't Send), the Welcome to HP SureSupply Web page opens. Figure 5-16 Welcome to HP SureSupply Web page 168 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 187
the HP privacy statement. Figure 5-17 HP privacy statement You can continue ordering supplies without sending product information by clicking the Don't Send link. On the Supplies Status screen, click Media to see the status of the trays. Figure 5-18 Paper Status screen ENWW Supported utilities - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 188
Click Device Information in the menu on the left to find the product service ID (if assigned), the firmware version, and the serial number. Figure devices. This action relaunches the HP Printer Utility so that you can select another device. 170 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 189
do not need to be opened in a software program that supports the file format (such as the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader programs for PDF files), but can be sent directly to the product by using the File Upload command. ● HP LaserJet printer command language (PCL) ● Portable document format (PDF - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 190
screen. Browse to the firmware file and click Open. The Update Firmware screen shows the file name. Click Update. Upload Fonts In the Information and Support menu, click Upload Fonts to gain access to fonts that you can upload to the product. Figure 5-22 Upload Fonts screen 172 Chapter 5 Macintosh - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 191
Font File in the Upload Fonts screen. A navigation screen opens. Navigate to the font file and click Open. To close the screen, click Cancel. ENWW Supported utilities for Macintosh 173 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 192
screen If you have Internet access, you can connect to HP support pages over the Web from this screen. Click the Instant Support link to open the HP Instant Support Web page. Figure 5-26 HP Instant Support link Click the Hewlett-Packard Online Privacy Statement link to open a screen that shows the - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 193
Click Cancel to return to the HP Online Support screen in the HP Printer Utility. Click Shop for Supplies to open the Order Supplies Web page (see Figure 5-16 Welcome to HP SureSupply Web page on page 168). Click Online Registration to open the HP Registration Web page and register the product. - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 194
Duplex Mode check box. This box is clear by default. 3. Click Apply Now to enable printing on both sides of the page. 176 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 195
under these circumstances, you must install a new print cartridge, even if toner remains in the cartridge. NOTE: The Turn Economode On setting might work only if a genuine HP print cartridge is installed. HP print cartridges can measure the life of the mechanical parts as well as the quantity of - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 196
Resolution Under Printer Settings, choose Resolution to open the Default Resolution screen, as shown in the following figure. Figure 5-30 are available in the Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) drop-down menu: ● OFF ● LIGHT ● MEDIUM ● DARK 178 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 197
Configuration Under Printer Settings, choose Trays Configuration to open the Trays Configuration screen, as shown in the following figure. Figure 5-31 Trays Configuration screen 1. Choose Trays Configuration to change media size and type for each of the trays installed on your product. 2. To change - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 198
. ● Minimal Locking provides control over paper-handling features. ● Moderate Locking blocks changes in the product configuration. ● Maximal Locking prevents users from changing product control-panel settings. In . You cannot undo this action. 180 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 199
theMenu button to open the menus. 2. Use the arrow buttons to select RETRIEVE JOB, and then press OK. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select your user name, and then press OK. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the job name, and then press OK. 5. Use the arrow buttons to select PRINT - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 200
RETRIEVE JOB, and then press OK. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select your user name, and then press OK. 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the job The E-mail Alerts screen is available if the product is installed over a network connection. It is not available when the product is installed over a USB - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 201
user guide. Figure 5-34 E-mail Alerts screen Click Open E-mail Alerts Settings to open the HP EWS. The HP EWS opens to the Alerts screen on the Settings tab, where you can set notifications to manage the product. Network Settings The Network Settings screen is available if the product is installed - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 202
Gateway To save new settings, click Apply Now. To view and change other network settings, click Additional Network Settings. If a user name and password have been set, you might need to obtain them from your IT administrator. For more information, see the HP EWS user guide. The HP EWS opens to - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 203
the The highest priority service drop-down menu: ● Port 9100 (default) ● IPP ● LPD-RAW ● LPD-TEXT ● LPD-AUTO ● LPD-BINPS ● LPD-Queue5 ● LPD-Queue6 ● LPD-Queue7 ● LPD-Queue8 ● LPD-Queue9 ● LPD-Queue10 After you select a new setting, click Apply Now to save it. ENWW Supported utilities for Macintosh - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 204
Additional Settings to open the HP EWS. Figure 5-38 Additional Settings screen To open the HP EWS, click Open Embedded Web Server. For information about HP EWS settings, see HP Embedded Web Server on page 51 or consult the HP EWS user guide. 186 Chapter 5 Macintosh software and utilities ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 205
Engineering details 6 Engineering details Topics: ● Media attributes ● Windows install notes ● Macintosh install notes ● Troubleshooting checklist ENWW 187 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 206
various media. NOTE: To obtain best results, select the correct paper size and type in the printer driver before printing. Table 6-1 Supported paper and print media sizes Size and dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500-sheet Duplexer Tray 3 Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal 216 x 356 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 207
Tray 3 Special paper or print media guidelines This product supports driver to obtain the best print results. CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise dots. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat. Using inkjet paper - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 208
print media types For a complete list of specific HP-brand paper that this product supports, go to www.hp.com/support/ ljp2050series. Paper type (control panel) PLAIN 75-95 G Paper type (printer driver) Plain Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500- Duplexer sheet Tray 3 LIGHT 60-74 G Light 60-74g MID - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 209
RECYCLED ENVELOPE Paper type (printer driver) Rough Bond Recycled Envelope Tray 1 Tray 2 Optional 500- Duplexer sheet Tray 3 Tray and bin capacity Tray or bin Tray 1 Paper type Paper Tray 2 Envelopes Labels Transparencies Paper Optional 500-sheet Tray 3 Transparencies Paper Standard top - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 210
within the minimum- and maximum-size guidelines for the product but are not listed in the supported paper sizes table. When using a supported custom size, specify the custom size in the print driver, and load the paper in a tray that supports custom sizes. 192 Chapter 6 Engineering details ENWW - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 211
) For instructions for other systems, see the associated install notes, readme files, or other product information for that system. For more information about the product and printer-driver features, see the HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer User Guide and the online help included with each software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 212
status, configure the product settings, view troubleshooting information, and view online documentation. Product documentation The user guide is located in the following places: ● On the printing-system software CD ● From within the HP LaserJet printer program group Some documents are not available - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 213
for installing printer drivers and software components. Recommended Install. This method installs the full set of drivers and software, including status, alerting, and troubleshooting tools. This method is recommended for computers in a direct-connect or a home/small network environment. Express - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 214
printer-driver-only (Add Printer) installations, delete the product icon from the Printers and Faxes folder. Technical assistance Some of the following services are provided only for the United States. Similar services are available in other countries/regions. Customer support See the user guide - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 215
details HP software and support services-additional information See either the user guide or the in-box flyer for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer-driver distribution centers, other online services, fax services, and other online support. Legal - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 216
For instructions for other systems, see the associated install notes, readme files, or other product information for that system. For more information about the product and printer-driver features, see the HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printers User Guide and the online help included with each software - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 217
in the HP LaserJet P2050 Series Installer folder. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. It is recommended that you restart the computer after the software installation is complete. 5. At the product control panel, print the Network Configuration Page, and locate the Bonjour Printer Name - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 218
site: www.hp.com/support/ljp2050series. HP software and support services-additional information See either the user guide or the in-box flyer for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer-driver distribution centers, other online services, fax services, and - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 219
print. There is a port driver problem in Microsoft Windows. Uninstall and then reinstall the product software. Verify that you are using the correct installation procedure and the correct port setting. If the error persists, contact HP Customer Contact Center. ENWW Troubleshooting checklist 201 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 220
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pages 122 Booklet layout settings printer drivers 134 booklet printing from a software program 134 layout settings 134 both sides, printing on. See duplexing unit browsers supported, HP ToolboxFX 21 C Cartridge low threshold settings 41 cartridges EconoMode printer driver setting 123 features 3 CD - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 222
Notice (network) 94 Identify Printer (network) 93 Install Product Software (network) 87 network 86 Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes (network) 90 Printer Found (network) 96 Searching (network) 95 Sign Up Now (network) 97 Welcome (USB) 78 DIMMs accessing 13 fonts, printer driver settings - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 223
software, operating systems 70 fuser modes for paper types 39 H Help HP ToolboxFXHP ToolboxF X 31 Macintosh 149, 150 operating systems supported 149 printer drivers 110 host-based driver network installation, Windows 75 HP Customer Participation Program 68 HP Director 149 HP Easy Printer Care 19 HP - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 224
40 Troubleshooting folder 31 uninstalling 99 User Guide screen 32 HP Web Jetadmin downloading 68 I Identify Printer screen (Windows network installation) 93 information pages, printing HP EWS 55 Install Product Software screen (Windows network installation) 87 Installable Options printer driver 142 - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 225
settings, printer drivers 126 Print on both sides settings, printer drivers 132 Size is settings, printer drivers 118 supported sizes 188 supported types 190 types, change within a print job 122 part numbers documentation 5 Macintosh software CDs 150 product software 8 Password screen, HP ToolboxFX - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 226
.5 158 troubleshooting 162 Settings page, HP EWS 63 Settings tab HP EWS 55 Setup Status Alerts screen, HP ToolboxFX 29 Sign Up Now screen Windows network installation 97 Windows USB installation 85 sizes, paper HP ToolboxFX settings 34 Print on both sides settings, printer drivers 132 printer driver - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 227
installation dialog boxes 78 User Guide screen, HP ToolboxFX 32 user guides localized versions 5 operating systems supported 149 W Watermarks settings printer drivers 127 Web sites HP Web Jetadmin, downloading 68 Linux drivers 70 order Macintosh software 150 UNIX drivers 70 Welcome screen (USB - HP P2055d | HP LaserJet P2050 Series - Software Technical Reference - Page 228
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