Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks
This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing
system software supports Apple Mac OS version 9.1.x and later.
The printing system software includes the following components:
● PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to
printer features. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on
the CD-ROM that came with the printer. Use the appropriate PS driver that comes with
the operating system.
● HP LaserJet Utility
The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to features that are not available in the printer
driver. Use the illustrated screens to select printer features and complete the following
tasks with the printer:
● Name the printer.
● Assign the printer to a zone on the network.
● Assign an IP to the printer.
● Download files and fonts.
● Configure and set the printer for IP or AppleTalk printing.
Note
The HP LaserJet Utility is not currently supported for OS X, but the utility is supported for the
Classic environment.
To install printer drivers from Mac OS 9.1X and later
1. Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. If
the CD-ROM menu does not run automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the
desktop, and then double-click the Installer icon. This icon is located in the Installer/
<language> folder of the Starter CD-ROM (where <language> is your language
preference). For example, the Installer/English folder contains the Installer icon for the
English printer software.
3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4. Open the Apple Desktop Printer Utility located in the {Startup Disk}:Applications: Utilities
folder.
5. Double-click Printer (AppleTalk).
6. Next to AppleTalk Printer Selection, click Change.
7. Select the printer, click Auto Setup, and then click Create.
8. On the Printing menu, click Set Default Printer.
Note
The icon on the desktop will appear to be generic. All the print panels appear in the Print
dialog box in a program.
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