HP LaserJet 4300 Printer series - Manual (Page 34)

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Software for Macintosh computers
The HP installer provides PPDs and the HP LaserJet Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
The embedded Web server can be used by Macintosh computers if the printer is connected to a
network. See
“Software for networks” on page 33 for more information.
PPDs
PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver for OS 8 to 9.xx and PS Converter for
OS X 10.1 or later, allow you to gain access to the printer features and allow the computer to
communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is
provided on the CD-ROM. Use the appropriate PS driver that comes with the operating system.
PDEs
PDEs (Printer Dialog Extensions), in combination with the Apple LaserWriter Driver for OS X,
allow you to gain access to the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the
printer. An installation program for the PPDs, PDEs, and other software is provided on the
CD-ROM. Use the Apple LaserWriter driver that comes with the operating system.
HP LaserJet Utility
The HP LaserJet Utility allows control of features that are not available in the driver. The
illustrated screens make selecting printer features by using the Macintosh computer easier than
ever. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following operations:

customize the printer control panel messages

name the printer, assign it to a zone on the network, download files and fonts, and change
most of the printer settings

set a password for the printer

use the computer to lock out functions at the printer control panel to prevent unauthorized
access (see the printer software Help)

configure and set the printer for IP printing
Note The HP LaserJet Utility currently is not supported for OS X, but the utility is supported for the
Classic environment.
Note The HP LaserJet Utility is not supported for the languages of Czech, Japanese, Korean, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Turkish.