Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4550 Series Printer Printing System Late Breaking Readme The Late-Breaking Readme file contains information that may impact the installation and use of your HP LaserJet 4550 printer. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Readme File Contents: I. Introduction --Who needs this software? --Overview of the Printing System software components II. Late Breaking Information --Known issues and workarounds III Technical Assistance IV. Legal Statements --Trademark notices --Software license and copyright ************************ I. INTRODUCTION ************************ This Readme file provides specific information you should know before you install and use the Printing System. Information and Known issues are provided for the following operating systems: -Windows XP -Windows 2000 -Windows NT 4.0 -Windows 95/98/ME This file provides specific compatibility, and troubleshooting information. For additional information on the printer features and driver features, refer to the online help included with each software component and the printer use guide. WHO NEEDS THIS SOFTWARE? This Printing System software is required to operate an HP LaserJet 4550 Series printers. Network clients will need the installation CD, or the name of the appropriate network directory, to install the software on their individual workstations. OVERVIEW OF THE PRINTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE COMPONENTS The printer CD has software for PC systems and Apple Macintosh (and compatible) systems. For more information about a particular driver or software component, see its associated online help. For Macintosh-specific information, please refer to the Macintosh Late Breaking Readme on the Macintosh partition of the installation CD. Network Administrator Software Components HP Web JetAdmin HP Web JetAdmin is a tool, which allows the network administrator to configure and manage HP printers across a variety of operating systems. ***NOTE: HP JetAdmin is no longer provided. Network Administrators may get HP Web JetAdmin at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/net_printing/ppss/wja_info.html HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh OS The HP LaserJet Utility for Macintosh OS is a tool, which allows the network administrators to configure and manage HP printers on the Macintosh OS. End-User Software Components Drivers A printer driver is a software program that enables your software applications to access your printer's features. Typically, you should install a printer driver for each printer. The CD includes the following printer drivers. -Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,and windows XP -PCL 6 and PCL 5c drivers, all having a common-looking Graphical User Interface. -Microsoft PScript driver using PPD files. -Adobe PPD files for Mac OS System 7.5 or greater. -AutoCAD R15 and DOS drivers. Additional drivers may be available from your Hewlett-Packard distributor or from electronic channels. See Section IV, "Technical Assistance," in this Readme or your user guide for more information on obtaining drivers and other HP software. Software Components The Printing System also includes the following software component for end-users: Stand Alone Status Stand Alone Status provides printer and job status such as jobs waiting to print, toner and paper levels, and the ability to view the control panel. This utility can be configured to pop up when attention is needed at the printer. The latest printer drivers and printing software for HP LaserJet printers are available on the Internet (http://www.hp.com/go/lj4550_software). The printing system installer automatically detects if you have Internet access, and asks if you want to check the HP Internet site for the latest drivers. If the printer drivers or printing software has been updated since your CD was created, the installer will then install from the Internet. ************************************************ II. Known Issues ************************************************* Please refer to the hp LaserJet 4550 printer Software Technical Reference manual located under "Manuals" at www.hp.com/go/lj4550_software for updated listing of known issues for the hp LaserJet Printing System Software. ************************************ III. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ************************************ Some of the services below are provided for the United States only. Similar services to those listed below are available in other countries. See your printer's user guide or call your local authorized HP dealer. CUSTOMER SUPPORT See your printer's use guide or call your local authorized HP dealer. INTERNET Anonymous FTP library service is available worldwide for around-the-clock-access to drivers and technical support information for HP peripheral and computer products. Please note that paths may change without notice. Access the Internet or FTP address and use the menus to locate the software or support of your choice. -URL for HP LaserJet 4550 Series Support: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/nonjsnav/hpcolorlas8312.html -URL for Software and Support: http://www.hp.com/ go/support -URL for Access HP: http://www.hp.com -FTP address: ftp.hp.com Login: anonymous Password: your Internet email address HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Refer to your printer use guide for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer driver distribution centers, other online services, fax services, and other online support. ********************************* IV. LEGAL STATEMENTS ********************************* TRADEMARK NOTICES -MS-DOS, Windows, PScript and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corp. -OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. -Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. -PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. SOFTWARE LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Information provided in this document and software for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4550 Series printer is provided "as is." No implied warranties of merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose are given. The HP LaserJet 4550 Series printing system may be copied and distributed only to users of an HP LaserJet 4550 Series printer. All files on the CD must be copied without modification. All components of the HP LaserJet 4550 Series printing system must be distributed together. The HP LaserJet 4550 Series printing system may not be distributed for profit. 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