Installing the printing system software
The following sections contain instructions for installing the printing system software.
The printer comes with printing system software and printer drivers on a CD-ROM. The
printing system software on the CD-ROM must be installed in order to take full advantage of
the printer features.
If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, you can download the printing system
software from the Internet at www.hp.com/support/clj5500 or www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Note
Sample model scripts for UNIX (HP-UX, Sun Solaris) and Linux networks are available for
download at www.hp.com/support.
You can download the latest software free of charge at www.hp.com/support/clj5500 or
www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Installing Windows printing system software for direct
connections
Note
Only the HP LaserJet 5550 models support the USB cable connection described in this
section.
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
When installing the printing software in a direct-connect environment, always install the
software before connecting the parallel or USB cable. If the parallel or USB cable was
connected before the software installation, see
Installing the software after the parallel or
USB cable has been connected.
Either a parallel or USB cable can be used for the direct connection. However, you cannot
connect both the parallel and USB cable at the same time. Use an IEEE 1284-C cable or a
standard 2-meter USB cable.
Note
Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB cable connections.
To install the printing system software
1. Close all software programs that are open or running.
2. Insert the printer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
If the welcome screen does not open, start it by using the following procedure:
● On the Start menu, click Run.
● Type the following: x:\setup (where x is the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
● Click OK.
3. When prompted, click Install Printer and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4. Click Finish when the installation has been completed.
5. You might need to restart the computer.
6. Print a Test Page or a page from any software program to make sure that the software is
correctly installed.
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