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Page 39: Overview of printer management tasks

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Managing the printer

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4 Managing and configuring the

printer

This chapter describes tools to manage the printer, such as the Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS), and Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS). Other topics describe how to print
configuration and diagnostic pages, connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable, and
how to connect to the printer using an 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless connection.

Managing the printer

The following sections provide information on printer management tasks and tools.

Overview of printer management tasks

The following table lists the tools that can be used to manage the printer.

NOTE:

The following table lists the most common tools that are used for administrator functions. Specific

procedures might include other methods.

If you want to...

...use these tools.

Toolbox
(Windows)

Toolbox
software for
PDAs
(Pocket PC
and Palm OS)

Windows
printer driver
(see

Changing

print settings

)

HP Printer Utility
(Mac OS)

HP Deskjet 460
Network Setup
Tool (Mac OS)

To monitor the printer

Media and supplies usage

View battery status

View print cartridge status
(ink levels)

Understand printer lights

To administer the printer

Printer maintenance

Configure power settings

Configure wireless settings

Set up alerts and notifications