Filter
Top Products
136 9 - Managing the administrator functions ENWW
Software components for Macintosh computers
The following table lists the software components that are installed for Macintosh computers.
Component Description
Network
connection
Direct
connection
PostScript Printer
Description files
(PPDs)
and
Printing Dialog
Extensions (PDEs)
PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter
8 printer driver, provide access to the all-in-one
features and give the computer the ability to
communicate with the all-in-one. PPDs are
available for the Mac OS 9, Mac OS 10.1.x, and
Jaguar.
PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to
printer features, such as number of copies, print
on both sides, and quality settings. PDEs are
available only for the Mac OS X (10.1 and later).
Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver that
comes with the computer (for Mac OS 9 only).
See Software components for Macintosh
computers for more information.
Print-to-fax driver The print-to-fax driver gives a computer the ability
to send digital documents as faxes.
TWAIN scan driver The TWAIN scan driver gives a computer the
ability to retrieve scan results from a device.
HP Image Zone
software
This software provides a common interface for
HP devices, such as all-in-ones, scanners, photo
printers, and digital cameras. The software gives
these devices the ability to work together, and can
be used to scan originals, send images by e-mail
or fax, and to view, edit, and print images. The
software includes onscreen Help.
PhotoSave This software gives a computer the ability to read
memory cards.
HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides control over
features that are not otherwise available. Use the
illustrated screens in the HP LaserJet Utility to
select the all-in-one features and complete tasks
with the all-in-one, such as the following:
z Download files, view fonts, and change many
of the all-in-one settings
z Check the ink cartridge levels
z Configure and set the all-in-one for IP or
AppleTalk printing
The HP LaserJet Utility is available only for the
Mac OS 9.2.x and Mac OS X Classic.
The HP LaserJet Utility is available only when
printing is installed using the Network Printing
Utility.