HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer family - Software Technical Reference

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HP Color LaserJet 4550 Software Technical Reference 200
The HP Resource Manager is a Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium, NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
application that allows you to download, delete, and manage the contents of your optional printer hard disk driver,
including printer-based fonts and forms. The Resource Manager supports the most common network protocols
(TCP/IP & IPX/SPX) as well as direct parallel port connection. HP Resource Manager can be used with any 4550
series printer equipped with a hard drive.
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2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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When operating in a Windows environment, the CD-ROM setup software will detect the version of the operating
system that you are running. The software is installed in the language that you have selected in your Windows
Control Panel.
If you are working on a network and wish to specify a new port during the installation of the printer software, the
HP Network Printer Wizard will help automate this process. The HP Network Printer Wizard is integrated into the
installer.
***NOTE: When you upgrade to a different operating system, you must reinstall the printer driver.
2.1 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, AND WINDOWS MILLENNIUM, NT, and 2000
When the CD-ROM is inserted and auto-play is enabled, a selection menu appears that provides access to the
CD-ROM contents. The selection menu includes the following choices:
Install printer - Allows you to select the installation method you prefer (see Installation Options)
Registration - Lets you register your HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer via the Internet
Documentation - Provides access to the documentation included on the CD-ROM
Customization utility - Create disk images or copy the printing system CD-ROM
Optional software - Lets you install the optional software included on the CD-ROM
***NOTE:
The latest printer drivers and printing software for HP LaserJet printers are available on the Internet at
http://www.hp.com. The installer automatically detects if you have Internet access, and asks if you want to check
the HP Internet site for the latest drivers. If the printer drivers or printing software have been updated since your
CD-ROM was created, the installer updates the driver from the Internet.
2.2 INSTALLATION OPTIONS: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, AND WINDOWS MILLENNIUM, NT, and 2000
• Typical Installation
Installs the PCL drivers, MS Pscript driver for PS Emulation, and the Uninstaller.
HP Color LaserJet 4550 PCL 6 Driver.
Default driver. The PCL 6 printer driver usually provides the best combination of performance and
WYSIWYG printing.
HP Color LaserJet 4550 PCL 5c Driver.
Use the PCL 5c printer driver for best page layout compatibility on documents previously printed
in PCL 5e.
HP Color LaserJet 4550 PS Driver.