HP LaserJet 6pmp Printer series - Manual (Page 43)

Printer Software
Printer software allows the computer to communicate with the printer
and enables software applications to use all of the available printer
features.
The printer is packaged with the software you need to take full
advantage of the printer’s features in Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for
Workgroups, Windows 95, and some DOS environments.
The HP LaserJet 6MP also comes with software you need to use the
PostScript language in both Macintosh and Windows environments.
N o t e Network and Switch Box Users
Some of the printer’s software components require a direct cable
connection between the printer and computer to support bi-directional
communication (such as status messages). Most devices, including
switchboxes, connected between the printer and the computer interrupt
the messages being sent from the printer back to the computer.
If you use a mechanical switch box, follow these guidelines:
•
Do not switch while the printer is printing or receiving data (when
the Data [middle] light is on and the Ready [front] light is blinking).
•
Do not switch to a host computer that is off and then switch that computer
on. The computer can appear to be sending data. If the Error (back) light is
blinking, clear the printer memory by pressing
[Job[Cancel] .
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Use a surge protector.
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