Printer software, Printer drivers – HP Color LaserJet 5500 Printer series User Manual
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Printer software
Included with the printer is a CD-ROM containing the printing system software. The software
components and printer drivers on this CD-ROM help you use the printer to its fullest
potential. See the getting started guide for installation instructions.
Note
For the latest information about the printing system software components,
view the ReadMe files on the CD-ROM.
This section summarizes the software included on the CD-ROM. The printing system includes
software for end users and network administrators operating in the following operating
environments:
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Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 32-bit and XP 64-bit
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Apple Mac OS, version 8.6 or higher
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AutoCAD drivers, versions 12-14
Note
For a list of the network environments supported by the network administrator
software components, see
.
For a list of printer drivers, updated HP printer software, and product support
information go to
Printer drivers
Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the
printer. The following printer drivers are included with the printer.
Operating system
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PCL 5c
PCL 6
PS
Windows 95, 98, Me
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000
Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows XP (64-bit)
Macintosh OS
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Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the online Help in
your driver for availability of features.
Note
If your system did not automatically check the Internet for the latest drivers during software
installation, download them from
Once connected,
select Downloads and Drivers to find the driver you wish to download.
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