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Included with the printer is a CD-ROM containing the printing system software. The software
components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you use the printer to its fullest
potential. See the Getting Started Guide for installation instructions.
Note
For the latest information about the printing system software components, refer to the
readme file on the Web at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550. For information about
installing the printer software, view the Install Notes on the CD-ROM included with the printer.
This section summarizes the software included on the CD-ROM. The printing system
includes software for end users and network administrators operating in the following
operating environments:
● Microsoft Windows 98, Me
● Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003
● Apple Mac OS version 8.6 through 9.2.x, and Apple Mac OS version 10.1 and later
Note
For a list of the network environments supported by the network administrator software
components, see
Network configuration.
Note
For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support information, go
to http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Software features
Automatic configuration, Update Now, and Preconfiguration features are available with the
HP Color LaserJet 5550 series printer.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5c drivers for Windows and the PS drivers for
Windows 2000 and Windows XP feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for
printer accessories at the time of installation. Some accessories that the Driver
Autoconfiguration supports are the duplexing unit, optional paper trays, and dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
Update Now
If you have modified the configuration of the HP Color LaserJet 5550 printer since
installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in
environments that support bidirectional communication. Click the Update Now button to
automatically reflect the new configuration in the driver.
Note
The Update Now feature is not supported in environments where shared Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP clients are connected to
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP hosts.
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