NOTE: At this time, only certain languages are supported when using Mac OS X. The default language of English will be installed if a language is not supported. Some languages not currently supported are:
Chi_simp, Chi_trad, Cesky, Dansk, Suomi, Hungul, Norsk, Portugus, Russian, Svenska, Turkce.
The HP LaserJet Installer provides HP LaserJet PostScript printing support for the Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2 and X 10.0 operating systems.
This software solution provides printer support for the following printers:
HP LaserJet 1200*
HP LaserJet 2100 Series
HP LaserJet 2200*
HP LaserJet 4000 Series
HP LaserJet 4050 Series
HP LaserJet 4100 Series
HP LaserJet 4200 Series
HP LaserJet 4300 Series
HP LaserJet 5000 Series
HP LaserJet 8000 Series
HP LaserJet 8100 Series
HP LaserJet 8150 Series
HP LaserJet 9000 Series
HP Mopier 240
HP Mopier 320
This software contains the following software:
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
Printer Dialog Extentions (PDE) files (OS X only)
I/O Modules to support USB products
HP LaserJet Utility
For more information, you can view the HP Mac OS X Support Information page.
Visit the Apple.com website to obtain an update or to replace the Apple LaserWriter driver on your system.
How to download and install
Below are easy-to-follow instructions for downloading and installing your Mac printing solution.
Before proceeding with the software installation, the printer must first be properly set up, and your computer must be ready to print.
Turn on the printer first, then the computer.
Close any screen savers, virus protection programs or other software programs that are running on your computer.
Download the file to your hard drive.
Expand the file by finding the directory where the file was saved. Double click on the file.
To install the files, double click on the Installation program. Printer support files will be installed into their appropriate locations. HP LaserJet Utility will be installed in the HP LaserJet Folder. If installing under OS X, files will be installed for both OS X and Classic (if installed).
For Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2, identify the printer by running the DeskTop Printer Utility. Double click on the utility. Identify your connection type. Next, identify your printer on the connection and select the printer's PPD name (If you can autosetup the device, please do so).
Close the Desktop Printer Utility. Name you printer in the process.
For Mac OS X 10.0 and beyond, identify the printer by running the Print Center Utility.
Double click on the utility. Select Add Printer. Select the appropriate Directory Service. Select you printer from the list displayed or enter the IP address and printer type. Click on "Add" to add printer.
** Refer to the readme document for more detailed installation instructions and other information.
* Special Instructions for the 1200 and 2200 LaserJet printers only
The "Easy Install" option available in this software installer installs all software components for typical printer operation. In the event that you have the printer connected to the USB port on your Macintosh computer and you wish to optionally configure printer features using the HP LaserJet Utility, you will need to install an additional software components. Follow the steps below to custom install the additional software components.
If you are using Mac OS X or greater:
1. Restart your computer in Mac OS 9.2.
2. If you are already working in Mac OS X, do the following:
a. Open the "System Utilities" application.
b. Click on startup disk icon.
c. Select the classic system folder.
d. Restart the computer.
2. Run the HP LaserJet Installer.
3. Select "Custom Install."
4. Select the USB Components box.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Restart the computer in Mac OS X.
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2:
1. Run the HP LaserJet Installer.
2. Select "Custom Install."
3. Select the USB Components box.
4. Click the Install button.
** Refer to the readme document for more detailed installation instructions and other information.
Common Internet Utilities for Expanding Macintosh Files
The utilities listed above are widely distributed and can be found on the Internet by using the following "search words" from your favorite search site (please note that the "Search HP" and "Search Support" will not find these files).
Keywords:
"stuffit expander", "disk copy 4.2", "diskdup+", "mountimage"
NOTE: If you are downloading StuffIt Expander for the first time, you will need to download the (.bin) version.
Please read all related installation, general information, and licensing sections of the README files which are included with most software and drivers from this site.
