Supported operating systems for Windows
The HP Color LaserJet CM6030 and CM6040 MFP Series supports the following Windows operating
systems:
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Windows 2000
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Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
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Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
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Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows operating system requirements
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Windows 2000: 333 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM
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Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz processor with 128 MB RAM
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Windows XP: 333 MHz processor with 128 MB RAM
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Windows Vista: 800 MHz processor with 512 MB RAM
NOTE: All Windows operating systems also require a CD-ROM, DVD drive, or Internet connection to
install the HP Color LaserJet CM6030 and CM6040 MFP Series printing-system software, as well as
either a dedicated universal serial bus (USB 1.1 or 2.0) connectivity port or network connection to
communicate with the MFP.
NOTE: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT are not supported.
Install overview
The software for the HP Color LaserJet CM6030 and CM6040 MFP Series comes on a single CD. The
Setup program installs the HP Color LaserJet CM6030 and CM6040 MFP Series printing-system
software from the CD onto the hard disk and updates Windows files.
For all supported operating systems, each install option presents a series of query dialog boxes that
guide you through the installation process.
Software installation types for Windows
The HP Color LaserJet CM6030 and CM6040 MFP Series printing-system software can be installed in
the following ways:
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HP Driver Installation Utility (HPDIU) — Recommended, included on the Admin CD and from
downloaded drivers available at 
www.hp.com.
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Microsoft Add Printer Wizard
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