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HP LaserJet Utility
Use the HP LaserJet Utility to control features that are not available in the driver. The
illustrated screens make selecting printer features easier than ever. Use the HP LaserJet
Utility to do the following:
● name the printer, assign it to a zone on the network, and download files and fonts.
● configure and set the printer for Internet protocol (IP) printing.
Note
The HP LaserJet Utility is not currently supported for OS X, but the utility is supported for the
Classic environment.
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 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 http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Note
Sample model scripts for UNIX® (HP-UX®, Sun Solaris) and Linux networks are available
for download at http://www.hp.com/support.
You can download the latest software free of charge at http://www.hp.com/support/clj5550.
Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, 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 parallel and USB cables at the same time. Use an IEEE 1284-compatible cable or a
standard 2-meter USB cable.
Note
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 completed.
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