User Guide

Software for Macintosh computers
The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog
Extensions (PDEs), and the HP Printer Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
If both the MFP and the Macintosh computer are connected to a network, use the MFP embedded
Web server (EWS) to configure the MFP. For more information, see
Embedded Web server
on page 76.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks
This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing system
software supports Mac OS v9.1 and later and Mac OS X v10.2 and later.
The printing system software includes the following components:
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PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to MFP
features. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the compact
disc (CD) that came with the MFP. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the
computer.
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HP Printer Utility
The HP Printer Utility provides access to features that are not available in the printer driver. Use
the illustrated screens to select MFP features and complete the following tasks with the MFP:
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Name the MFP.
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Assign the MFP to a zone on the network.
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Assign an internet protocol (IP) address to the MFP.
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Download files and fonts.
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Configure and set the MFP for IP or AppleTalk printing.
Use the HP Printer Utility when the MFP uses a universal serial bus (USB) or is connected to a
TCP/IP-based network.
NOTE The HP Printer Utility is supported for Mac OS X v10.2 or later.
For more information about using the HP Printer Utility, see Software for Macintosh computers
on page 83.
To install printer drivers for Mac OS v9.1 and later
1. Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does
not run automatically, double-click the CD icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click the Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder.
4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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