HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer family - Software Technical Reference

Readme files
HP Color LaserJet 4550 Software Technical Reference 198
This ReadMe file provides specific installation instructions and other information for the HP Color LaserJet 4550,
4550N, 4550DN, and 4550HDN printers. Installation instructions are provided for the following operating systems:
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium
• Windows 3.1x
For instructions on installing OS/2 printer drivers or Macintosh OS components, see the associated ReadMe files
or installation notes for that particular system.
This file provides specific installation, compatibility, and troubleshooting information. For additional information on
the printer features and driver features, refer to the online Help included with each software component and the
printer online user guide.
1.2 WHO NEEDS THIS SOFTWARE?
HP recommends using this software to install the HP Color LaserJet 4550 printing system, which is required for
printing with the HP Color LaserJet 4550, 4550N, 4550DN, and 4550HDN printers. Network clients will need the
installation CD-ROM, or the name of the appropriate network directory, to install the software on their individual
workstations.
1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE PRINTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
The printer CD-ROM has software and documentation that supports HP Color LaserJet 4550, 4550N, 4550DN,
and 4550HDN printers. For more information about a particular driver or software component, see its associated
online Help.
End-User Software Components
The Printing System also includes the following software components for end-users. Refer to the online user
guide for more information.
Drivers
A printer driver is a software program that enables your software applications to access your printer's features.
Typically, you should install a printer driver for each printer and each printing language you are using. In addition,
each operating system needs different printer drivers.
The CD-ROM includes the following printer drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
Millennium, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000
Operating System PCL 5c PCL 6 PS
Windows 3.1 x x
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium x x x
Windows NT4.0/2000 x x x
***NOTES:
• PCL 6 and PCL 5c drivers feature a Graphical User Interface with a common "look and feel"
• Microsoft® Pscript driver using PPD files
• AutoCad R15 driver included
• The printer automatically switches between PCL5, PCL6, and PS printer languages.