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BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
This chapter describes the software programs that allow you to use the printer and scanner functions of the machine,
the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages where the basic installation procedures can be found.
For details on installation procedures, refer to Chapter 1 of the Operation Guide.
CD-ROMS AND SOFTWARE
The software that can be used with the machine is on the CD-ROMs that accompany the machine and the expansion kits.
Before installing the software, make sure that your computer and the machine meet the system requirements described in
"VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" (page 28).
SOFTWARE CD-ROM
The printer expansion kit is required for U models.
The "Software CD-ROM" that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. The "Software
CD-ROM" consists of 2 discs.
Disc 1
Software for Windows
• Printer driver
These allow the machine to be used as a printer.
- PCL6 printer driver
The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 printer control languages.
- PS printer driver
The PS printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
- PPD driver
The PPD driver enables the machine to use the standard Windows PS printer driver.
☞ WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK (page 32)
☞ WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 1-91 in the Operation Guide)
• Printer Status Monitor (can only be used when the machine is connected to a network)
This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen.
☞ INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 1-101 in the Operation Guide)
Software for Macintosh
• PPD file
This is the printer description file which enables the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer.
The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the machine in a Macintosh environment.
☞ MAC OS X (page 1-109 in the Operation Guide)
☞ MAC OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 (page 1-115 in the Operation Guide)
For users of Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X10.2.8/X10.3.9
• The CD-ROM does not include software for Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X10.2.8/X10.3.9
Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if you want software for Mac OS 9.0 to
9.2.2/X10.2.8/X10.3.9
• The CD-ROM does not include printer driver for PCL5e. Contact your dealer or nearest authorized service representative if
you want printer driver for PCL5e.
• The PS3 expansion kit is required to use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment. In addition,
the machine must be connected to a network. A USB connection cannot be used.
• The scanner driver and PC-Fax driver cannot be used in a Macintosh environment.