HP Color LaserJet 2605dn User Manual

							
2 Software for Windows
When you install the software for Windows, you can directly connect the printer to a computer by
using a USB cable or you can connect the printer to the network by using HP built-in networking. See
the Getting Started Guide  for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for the latest software
information.
The following software is available to all users of the printer, whether you connected the printer
directly to a computer by using a USB cable, or to the network through the HP built-in networking
internal print server.
●
Printer drivers
●
HP ToolboxFX
●
Embedded Web server (EWS)
●
HP Web Jetadmin
●
Uninstalling the printing software
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Printer drivers
A printer driver is a software component that provides access to printer features and provides the
means for the computer to communicate with the printer. For help using your printer driver, see
Gaining access to printer driver settings.
Select a printer driver based on the way you use the printer.
● Use the PCL 6 printer driver to take full advantage of the printer features. Unless complete
backward compatibility with previous PCL drivers or older printers is necessary, the PCL 6
driver is recommended.
● Use the PostScript (PS) printer driver for com
patibility with PS needs. Certain printer features
are not available in this printer driver. The printer automatically switches between PS 3
emulation and PCL printer languages depending on the driver you have selected.
Using Help
The printer driver has  Help dialog boxes that can be activated from the  Help button in the printer
driver, the  F1 key on the computer keyboard, or the question mark symbol  (?) in the upper-right
corner of the printer driver. These  Help dialog boxes give detailed information about the specific
printer driver. Help for the printer driver is separate from the Help for your program.
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HP ToolboxFX
You must perform a complete software installation to use the HP ToolboxFX.
The HP ToolboxFX provides links to printer status information and help information, such as this user
guide; and tools for diagnosing and solving problems. You can also view explanations and
animations on the control panel. See 
HP ToolboxFX for more information.
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Embedded Web server (EWS)
The EWS is a Web-based interface that provides simple access to printer status and configurations,
including network configurations and Smart Printing Supplies (SPS) functionality.
You can gain access to the EWS through the network connection of the printer. Type the printer IP
address in the Web browser to open the printer EWS homepage in the browser. From the
homepage, you can use the tabs and left navigation menu to check the status of the printer,
configure the printer, or check the status of the supplies.
●Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
● Safari 1.2 or later
● Opera 7.0 or later
● Firefox 1.0 or later
● Netscape 7.0 or later
● Mozilla 1.6 or later
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HP Web Jetadmin
This software is available only when the printer is connected to a network.
HP Web Jetadmin is intended for printer management in commercial and enterprise networks. While
the HP ToolboxFX is used to manage a single printer, HP Web Jetadmin is used to manage groups
of printers and other devices. Download this software from the HP website at 
http://www.hp.com/go/
webjetadmin. The HP Web Jetadmin website provides HP Web Jetadmin software in many
languages.
HP Web Jetadmin is available only if the printer is connected to an Internet protocol- (IP-) based
network. This browser-based software can be installed on one of the following supported platforms:
● Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
● Red Hat Linux
● SuSE Linux
After you install the HP Web Jetadmin software, you can start it in a supported Web browser on any
computer by typing one of the following Web addresses:
● http://server.domain:port/
where server.domain is the server hostname and port is the port number that you selected
during installation. (The default port is 8000.) This information is available in the url.txt file, which
is stored in the folder where HP Web Jetadmin is installed.
● http://ipaddress:port/
where ipaddress is the IP address of the computer on which HP Web Jetadmin is installed.
For settings that appear in both the printer driver and HP Web Jetadmin, changes that are made in
the printer driver override changes that are made in HP Web Jetadmin.
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Uninstalling the printing software
Uninstall software by using the following directions for your operating system.
Uninstalling software for Windows
The printer comes with an uninstall utility that you can use to select and remove any or all of the
Windows HP printing system components from your computer.
To uninstall software for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 
NOTETo uninstall the software from Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, you must log on
with administrator privileges.
1. Close all applications.
2. On the  Start menu, point to  Programs, point to HP, point to  HP Color LaserJet 2605 , and click
Uninstall  HP Color LaserJet 2605 PCL6  or HP Color LaserJet 2605_dtn PCL6 .
3. On the Setup screen, click  Next.
4. Click  Next, and follow the directions on the screen. If the message  The following file is a
shared file but is not used by any other programs. Would you like to delete it?  appears,
click  Yes to All . The system finishes removing files.
5. If prompted to restart the computer, click  OK.
Uninstalling software for Windows by using Add or Remove
Programs
An alternate method for uninstalling the printer software is to use the  Add or Remove Programs
method. This method does  not require you to have the software CD.
1. Click  Start, point to  Settings, and click  Control Panel .
2. Click  Add or Remove Programs .
3. Scroll through the list of software programs and click  HP Color LaserJet 2605 or HP Color
LaserJet 2605_dtn PCL6  printer.
4. Click  Remove .
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3Software for Macintosh
●Software for Macintosh computers
●
Printer drivers for Macintosh computers
●
Using features in the Macintosh printer driver
●
Managing printer color options on Macintosh computers
●
Using Macintosh Configure Device
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Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems
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Software for Macintosh computers
The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions
(PDEs), and the Macintosh Configure Device for use with Macintosh computers.
If both the printer and the Macintosh computer are connected to a network, use the printer
embedded Web server (EWS) to configure the printer. For more information, see 
Using Macintosh
Configure Device.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks
This section describes how to install Macintosh printing system software. The printing system
software supports Mac OS X v10.2 and later.
The printing system software includes the following components:
●PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to printer
features. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on the compact
disc (CD) that came with the printer. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the
computer.
● Macintosh Configure Device
The Macintosh Configure Device provides access to features that are not available in the printer
driver. Use the illustrated screens to select printer features and complete the following tasks
with the printer:
●Name the printer.
● Assign the printer to a zone on the network.
● Assign an internet protocol (IP) address to the printer.
● Configure and set the printer for network printing.
You can use the Macintosh Configure Device when your printer uses a universal serial bus
(USB) or is connected to a TCP/IP-based network.
For more information about using the Macintosh Configure Device, see 
Using Macintosh Configure
Device .
To install printer drivers for Mac OS X v10.2 and later
1. Connect the network cable between the HP Color LaserJet 2605, 2605dn, or 2605dtn printer
and a network port.
2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click the  Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder.
4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5. On the computer hard drive, open  Applications, open Utilities , and then open  Print Center or
Printer Setup Utility .
6. Click  Add Printer .
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7.Select  Rendezvous  or Bonjour  as the connection type.
8. Select your printer from the list.
9. Click  Add Printer .
10. Close the Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility by clicking the close button in the upper-left
corner.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct
connections (USB)
This section explains how to install the printing system software for Mac OS X v10.2 and later.
The Apple PostScript driver must be installed in order to use the PPD files. Use the Apple PostScript
driver that came with your Macintosh computer.
To install the printing system software
1.Connect a USB cable between the USB port on the printer and the USB port on the computer.
Use a standard 2-meter (6.56-foot) USB cable.
2. Insert the printer CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer.
Double-click the CD icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click the  Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder.
4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
NOTE For Mac OS X v10.2 and later: USB queues are created automatically when the
printer is attached to the computer. However, the queue will use a generic PPD if the
installer has not been run before the USB cable is connected. To change the queue
PPD, open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, select the correct printer queue, and
then click  Show Info  to open the  Printer Info dialog box. In the pop-up menu, select
Printer Model , and then, in the pop-up menu in which  Generic is selected, select the
correct PPD for the printer.
5. Print a test page or a page from any software program to make sure that the software is
correctly installed.
To remove software from Macintosh operating systems
To remove the software from a Macintosh computer, drag the PPD files to the trash can.
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Printer drivers for Macintosh computers
The printer comes with printer-driver software that uses a printer language to communicate with the
printer. Printer drivers provide access to printer features, such as printing on custom-sized paper,
resizing documents, and inserting watermarks.
Supported printer drivers
A Macintosh printer driver and the necessary PPD files are included with the printer.
NOTEThe most recent drivers are available at www.hp.com .
Gaining access to the printer drivers
Use one of the following methods to open the printer drivers from your computer.
Operating SystemTo change the settings for all
print jobs until the software
program is closedTo change the print job
default settings (for example,
turn on Print on Both Sides
by default)To change the configuration
settings (for example, add a
physical option such as a
tray, or turn on or off a driver
feature such as Allow Manual
Duplexing)
Mac OS X v10.21.On the  File menu, click
Print .
2. Change any settings that
you want to on the various
pop-up menus.1.On the  File menu, click
Print .
2. Change the settings that
you want on the various
pop-up menus, and then,
on the  Presets  pop-up
menu, click  Save as and
type a name for the preset.
These settings are saved in the
Presets  menu. To use the new
settings, you must select the
saved preset option every time
you open a program and print.1. In the Finder, on the  Go
menu, click  Applications .
2. Open  Utilities , and then
open  Print Center .
3. Click on the print queue.
4. On the  Printers  menu,
click  Show Info .
5. Click the  Installable
Options  menu.
NOTEConfiguration
settings might not be
available in Classic
mode.
Mac OS X v10.3 or
10.4 1.
On the  File menu, click
Print .
2. Change any settings that
you want to on the various
pop-up menus. 1.
On the  File menu, click
Print .
2. Change the settings that
you want on the various
pop-up menus, and then,
on the  Presets  pop-up
menu, click  Save as and
type a name for the preset.
These settings are saved in the
Presets  menu. To use the new
settings, you must select the
saved preset option every time
you open a program and print. 1.
Open  Printer Setup
Utility  by selecting the
hard drive, clicking
Applications , clicking
Utilities , and then double-
clicking  Printer Setup
Utility .
2. Click on the print queue.
3. On the  Printers  menu,
click  Show Info .
4. Click the  Installable
Options  menu.
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