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Managing the printer 39
4 Managing and configuring the
printer
This chapter describes tools to manage the printer, such as the Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS), and Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS). Other topics describe how to print
configuration and diagnostic pages, connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable, and
how to connect to the printer using an 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless connection.
Managing the printer
The following sections provide information on printer management tasks and tools.
Overview of printer management tasks
The following table lists the tools that can be used to manage the printer.
NOTE: The following table lists the most common tools that are used for administrator functions. Specific
procedures might include other methods.
If you want to... ...use these tools.
Toolbox
(Windows)
Toolbox
software for
PDAs
(Pocket PC
and Palm OS)
Windows
printer driver
(see Changing
print settings)
HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS)
HP Deskjet 460
Network Setup
Tool (Mac OS)
To monitor the printer
Media and supplies usage
View battery status
View print cartridge status
(ink levels)
Understand printer lights
To administer the printer
Printer maintenance
Configure power settings
Configure wireless settings
Set up alerts and notifications