HP LaserJet 9000 Printer series - Manual (Page 19)

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Helpful software for increased flexibility
Software for Macintosh computers
Apple LaserWriter driver, version 8.6 or later
The Apple LaserWriter 8.6 driver comes with the Mac OS, or can be obtained directly from Apple.
PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs) and Printer Dialog Extension (PDEs)
PPDs, for OS 9 and earlier, in combination with the LaserWriter 8.6 printer driver, gain access to the printer features and
allow the computer to communicate with the product. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is provided on
the CD. Use the Apple LaserWriter 8.6 Driver that comes with the computer.
Use PDEs for OS X.
HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh)
The HP LaserJet Utility allows control of features that are not available in the driver. The illustrated screens make selecting
product features from the Macintosh computer easier than ever. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following:
z customize the product control panel messages
z name the product, assign it to a zone on the network, download files and fonts, and change most of the product settings
z set a password for the product
z from the computer, lock out functions on the product control panel to prevent unauthorized access. (See the product
software help)
z configure and set the product for internet protocol (IP) use
z initialize disk or flash memory
z manage fonts in random access memory (RAM), disk, or flash memory
z administer Job Retention features
See the HP LaserJet Utility Help for more information.
Fonts
Eighty screen fonts are installed that correspond with the PS fonts resident in the product.