Using the printer with a macintosh computer, Macintosh printing software components, Macintosh printing software components -1 – HP Business Inkjet 2600 Printer series User Manual

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Using the printer with a
Macintosh computer

Macintosh printing software components

The printing software includes the following components:

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PostScript® Printer Description files (PPDs) (Mac OS 8.6 to
Mac OS 9.1)

PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver,
access 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 Starter CD. Use the Apple
LaserWriter 8 printer driver that comes with the computer.

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Printing Dialog Extensions (PDEs) (Mac OS X)

PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to printer features,
such as number of copies, print on both sides, and quality settings.
An installation program for the PDEs and other software is provided
on the Starter CD.

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HP LaserJet Utility

The HP LaserJet Utility allows control of features that are not
available in the driver. Use the illustrated screens to select printer
features and complete tasks with the printer, such as the following:

• download files, view fonts, and change many of the printer

settings

• check the levels of printer ink supplies

• configure and set the printer for Internet Protocol (IP) or

AppleTalk printing

Note

The HP LaserJet Utility is not supported for the Korean, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese languages.

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