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Software components for macintosh computers – HP 9100 series User Manual

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136 9 - Managing the administrator functions

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Software components for Macintosh computers

The following table lists the software components that are installed for Macintosh computers.

Component

Description

Network

connection

Direct

connection

PostScript Printer
Description files
(PPDs)

and

Printing Dialog
Extensions (PDEs)

PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter
8 printer driver, provide access to the all-in-one
features and give the computer the ability to
communicate with the all-in-one. PPDs are
available for the Mac OS 9, Mac OS 10.1.x, and
Jaguar.

PDEs are code plug-ins that provide access to
printer features, such as number of copies, print
on both sides, and quality settings. PDEs are
available only for the Mac OS X (10.1 and later).

Use the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver that
comes with the computer (for Mac OS 9 only).
See

Software components for Macintosh

computers

for more information.

Print-to-fax driver

The print-to-fax driver gives a computer the ability
to send digital documents as faxes.

TWAIN scan driver

The TWAIN scan driver gives a computer the
ability to retrieve scan results from a device.

HP Image Zone
software

This software provides a common interface for
HP devices, such as all-in-ones, scanners, photo
printers, and digital cameras. The software gives
these devices the ability to work together, and can
be used to scan originals, send images by e-mail
or fax, and to view, edit, and print images. The
software includes onscreen Help.

PhotoSave

This software gives a computer the ability to read
memory cards.

HP LaserJet Utility

The HP LaserJet Utility provides control over
features that are not otherwise available. Use the
illustrated screens in the HP LaserJet Utility to
select the all-in-one features and complete tasks
with the all-in-one, such as the following:

z

Download files, view fonts, and change many
of the all-in-one settings

z

Check the ink cartridge levels

z

Configure and set the all-in-one for IP or
AppleTalk printing

The HP LaserJet Utility is available only for the
Mac OS 9.2.x and Mac OS X Classic.

The HP LaserJet Utility is available only when
printing is installed using the Network Printing
Utility.

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