HP LaserJet P2055dn User Manual

							3 Software for Windows
●Supported operating systems for Windows
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Supported printer drivers for Windows
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HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)
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Priority for print settings
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Change printer-driver settings for Windows
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Software installation types for Windows
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Remove software for Windows
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Supported utilities for Windows
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Supported network utilities for Windows
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Software for other operating systems
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							Supported operating systems for Windows
The product supports the following Windows operating systems:
●Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
● Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
● Windows 2000 (driver only)
● Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Supported printer drivers for Windows
●HP PCL 5 Universal Print Driver (HP UPD PCL 5) (available for download from the Web)
● HP PCL 6 (on the product CD)
● HP postscript emulation Universal Print Driver (HP UPD PS) (available for download from the Web)
● XPS (XML Paper Specification) driver (available for download from the Web)
The printer drivers include online Help that has instructions for common printing tasks and also describes
the buttons, checkboxes, and drop-down lists that are in the printer driver.
NOTE: For more information about the UPD, see www.hp.com/go/upd.
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							HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)
The HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows is a single driver that gives you instant access to
virtually any HP LaserJet product, from any location, without downloading separate drivers. It is built on
proven HP print driver technology and has been tested thoroughly and used with many software
programs. It is a powerful solution that performs consistently over time.
The HP UPD communicates directly with each HP product, gathers configuration information, and then
customizes the user interface to show the product’s unique, available features. It automatically enables
features that are available for the product, such as two-sided printing and stapling, so you do not need
to enable them manually.
For more information, go to 
www.hp.com/go/upd.
UPD installation modes
Traditional mode●Use this mode if you are installing the driver from a CD for a single computer.
● When installed with this mode, UPD operates like traditional printer drivers.
● If you use this mode, you must install UPD separately for each computer.
Dynamic mode
●Use this mode if you are installing the driver for a mobile computer, so you can
discover and print to HP products in any location.
● Use this mode if you are installing UPD for a workgroup.
● To use this mode, download UPD from the Internet. See 
www.hp.com/go/upd.
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							Priority for print settings
Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made:
NOTE:The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.
●Page Setup dialog box
: Click Page Setup or a similar command on the  File menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed here override settings changed
anywhere else.
● Print dialog box
: Click Print, Print Setup , or a similar command on the File  menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed in the  Print dialog box have a lower
priority and do  not override changes made in the  Page Setup dialog box.
● Printer Properties dialog box (printer driver)
: Click Properties  in the Print dialog box to open
the printer driver. Settings changed in the  Printer Properties dialog box do not override settings
anywhere else in the printing software.
● Default printer driver settings
: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in
all print jobs,  unless settings are changed in the  Page Setup, Print , or Printer Properties  dialog
boxes.
● Printer control panel settings
: Settings changed at the printer control panel have a lower priority
than changes made anywhere else.
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							Change printer-driver settings for Windows
Change the settings for all print jobs
until the software program is closedChange the default settings for all
print jobsChange the product configuration
settings
1.On the File  menu in the software
program, click  Print.
2. Select the driver, and then click
Properties or Preferences .
The steps can vary; this procedure is
most common. 1.
Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003 (using the default
Start menu view): Click  Start, and
then click  Printers and Faxes.
-or-
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003 (using the
Classic Start menu view) : Click
Start , click Settings , and then click
Printers .
-or-
Windows Vista : Click Start, click
Control Panel , and then in the
category for  Hardware and
Sound  click Printer .
2. Right-click the driver icon, and then
select  Printing Preferences .1.
Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003 (using the default
Start menu view): Click Start , and
then click  Printers and Faxes .
-or-
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003 (using the
Classic Start menu view): Click
Start , click Settings , and then click
Printers .
-or-
Windows Vista : Click Start, click
Control Panel , and then in the
category for  Hardware and
Sound  click Printer .
2. Right-click the driver icon, and then
select  Properties .
3. Click the  Device Settings tab.
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							Software installation types for Windows
You can choose from the following types of software installations:
●Basic Installation (Recommended)
. Installs the minimum set of drivers and software. This
installation type is recommended for network installations.
● Full Installation
. Installs the full set of drivers and software, including status, alerting, and
troubleshooting tools. This installation type is recommended for direct-connect installations.
● Custom Installation
. Use this option to select which drivers to install and whether to install the
internal fonts. This installation type is recommended for advanced users and system
administrators.
Remove software for Windows
1. Click  Start, and then click All Programs .
2. Click  HP, and then click the product name.
3. Click the option to uninstall the product, and then follow the onscreen instructions to remove the
software.
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							Supported utilities for Windows
HP ToolboxFX
HP ToolboxFX is a software program that you can use for the following tasks:
●Checking the product status
● Checking the supplies status and ordering supplies online
● Setting up alerts
● Setting up e-mail notification for certain product and supplies events
● Viewing and changing product settings
● Viewing product documentation
● Gaining access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools
You can view HP ToolboxFX when the product is directly connected to your computer or is connected
to a network. To use HP ToolboxFX, perform a recommended software installation.
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							Supported network utilities for Windows
HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool for HP Jetdirect-connected printers within your
intranet, and it should be installed only on the network administrator’s computer.
To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin and for the latest list of supported host systems,
visit 
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
When installed on a host server, a Windows client can gain access to HP Web Jetadmin by using a
supported Web browser (such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later)
by navigating to the HP Web Jetadmin host.
Embedded Web server
The device is equipped with an embedded Web server, which provides access to information about
device and network activities. This information appears in a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Apple Safari, or Firefox.
The embedded Web server resides on the device. It is not loaded on a network server.
The embedded Web server provides an interface to the device that anyone who has a network-
connected computer and a standard Web browser can use. No special software is installed or
configured, but you must have a supported Web browser on your computer. To gain access to the
embedded Web server, type the IP address for the device in the address line of the browser. (To find
the IP address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page,
see 
Print the information pages on page 70 .)
For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of the embedded Web server, see
Embedded Web server on page 77 .
Software for other operating systems
OSSoftware
UNIXTo download the HP UNIX modelscripts, follow these steps.
1. Go to 
www.hp.com , and click Software & Driver Download .
2. Type the name of the product in the product name box.
3. In the list of operating systems, click  UNIX.
4. Download the appropriate file or files.
Linux For information, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
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							4 Use the product with Macintosh
●Software for Macintosh
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Use features in the Macintosh printer driver
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							Software for Macintosh
Supported operating systems for Macintosh
The product supports the following Macintosh operating systems:
●Mac OS X V10.3, V10.4, V10.5, and later
NOTE:
For Mac OS X V10.4 and later, PPC and Intel® Core™ Processor Macs are supported.
Supported printer drivers for Macintosh
The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs),
and the HP Printer Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to device features.
Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer.
Remove software from Macintosh operating systems
To remove the software from a Macintosh computer, drag the PPD files to the trash can.
Priority for print settings for Macintosh
Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made:
NOTE: The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program.
●Page Setup dialog box
: Click Page Setup or a similar command on the  File menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed here might override settings changed
anywhere else.
● Print dialog box
: Click Print, Print Setup , or a similar command on the File  menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed in the  Print dialog box have a lower
priority and do  not override changes made in the  Page Setup dialog box.
● Default printer driver settings
: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in
all print jobs,  unless settings are changed in the  Page Setup, Print , or Printer Properties  dialog
boxes.
● Printer control panel settings
: Settings changed at the printer control panel have a lower priority
than changes made anywhere else.
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