HP LaserJet 4250 - Manual (Page 38)

Software
The printer comes with helpful software, including printer drivers and optional software. For
easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP recommends that you
install the software that is provided.
Check the installation notes and Readme files on the printer CD-ROM for additional software
and languages. HP software is not available in all languages.
Operating systems and printer components
The printer CD-ROM contains the software components and drivers for users and network
administrators. The printer drivers that are provided on the CD-ROM must be installed in
order to take full advantage of printer features. The other programs are recommended, but
are not required for operation. Check the installation notes and Readme files on the printer
CD-ROM for more information.
The CD-ROM includes software that is designed for users and network administrators who
are operating in the following environments:
● Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
● Microsoft Windows NT ® 4.0 (parallel and network connections only)
● Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
● Apple Mac OS version 9.1 and later, and OS X version 10.1 or later
The most recent printer drivers for all supported operating systems are available at
http://www.hp.com/go/lj4250_software or http://www.hp.com/go/lj4350_software . If you do
not have access to the Internet, see the support flyer that came in the printer box for
information about obtaining the most recent software.
The following table lists the available software for the printer.
Software Windows
98/Me Windows
NT 4.0 Windows
2000/XP/
Server
2003 Mac OS UNIX ® /
Linux
OS/2
Windows Installer x x x
PCL 6 x x x
PCL 5 x x x
PostScript emulation x x x
HP Web Jetadmin* x x x
Macintosh Installer x
Macintosh PostScript
Printer Description
(PPD) files x
IBM drivers* x
Model scripts* x
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