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Hewlett-Packard Color LaserJet 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer PostScript(TM) Driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Readme File * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICE! PLEASE READ "LATE-BREAKING INFORMATION" IN THIS README FILE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT. THIS SECTION IS IN ENGLISH ONLY. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Readme File Contents I. Introduction -- Purpose of this Readme file -- Who needs this software? -- Overview of the driver software components -- List of components and version numbers -- Available documentation II. Installation Instructions -- All Windows platforms -- Windows 3.1x -- Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 III. Hints/Issues -- All Windows platforms -- Windows 3.1x -- Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 IV. Late-Breaking Information (English Only) V. HP Software and Support Services -- Additional Information VI. Legal Statements -- Trademark notices -- Software license and copyright **************** I. INTRODUCTION **************** PURPOSE OF THIS README FILE This Readme file provides installation notes and software release notes for the newly enhanced printer drivers for PostScript for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0. These drivers are enhanced for the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer. Note: HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer refers to the HP Color LaserJet 8500, 8500 N, and 8500 DN printers. WHO NEEDS THIS SOFTWARE? The PostScript printer driver enables PostScript printing on the printer in the following Windows operating systems: * Windows 3.1x * Windows 95 * Windows NT 4.0 For information on other printer drivers, see the Windows Printing System CD-ROM Readme file (Cljreadme.txt) in the HP CLJ 8500 Readme folder that is located on the Programs menu in Program Manager or the Start menu. OVERVIEW OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE COMPONENTS ------------------------- Printer Driver Components ------------------------- The following components are available in the printer drivers: Windows 3.1x ------------ HP CLJ 8500-PS, version 2.00.00 Windows 95 ---------- HP CLJ 8500-PS, version 2.00.00 Windows NT 4.0 -------------- HP CLJ 8500-PS, version 2.00.00 ------------------------- Specific Printer Features ------------------------- The following features of the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer and the Windows printing system are available. Note: For more information about the documents referred to in this section, see "Available Documentation" in this Readme file. Paper and Print Job Handling ---------------------------- The following paper and print job handling features can be used with the printer. * Paper types and sizes: The printer can print in color on a number of media types and sizes, including letter-size, legal-size, A3, A4, 11 by 17 inch, envelopes, card stock, heavy media up to 58 lb (216 g/m2) bond, and labels. Depending on the paper size and type, the optional duplex printing accessory enables color printing on two sides. For more information on paper and other media, see the online user's guide. * Paper trays: The printer has two 500-sheet input trays (trays 2 and 3) that support letter-, legal-, and A4-sized media. In addition, tray 3 supports 11-by-17 inch and A3-sized media. Tray 1, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, supports such media sizes and types as letter, legal, executive, A4, and custom-sized media (up to 12 by 18.5 inch), as well as envelopes, labels, and card stock. In addition to these three trays, an optional tray can be installed in the printer that holds up to 2,000 sheets of paper. For information on using the paper trays, see the online user's guide. For instructions on setting up the printer driver to print from the optional 2,000-sheet input tray, see the online Help. * Optional duplex printing accessory: An optional duplex printing accessory can be installed in the printer, allowing you to print in color on both sides of a page (often called duplex printing). For instructions on installing the duplex printing accessory, see the installation guide for the duplex printing accessory. See the online Help for information on how to set up the printer driver for duplex printing. * Multi-bin mailbox: A multi-bin mailbox can be installed with the printer that provides multiple output destinations for print jobs. The printer must have a 2,000-sheet input tray before a multi-bin mailbox can be added. For more information on installing the multi-bin mailbox, see the installation guide for the multi-bin mailbox. See the online Help for information on how to set up the printer driver for using the multi-bin mailbox. * Proof and Print: The Proof and Print feature allows you to print one copy of a job for proofreading and then quickly and easily print any remaining copies from the printer control panel. An optional hard disk is required to use this feature. For more information on using the Proof and Print feature, see the online Help. * Reusable Settings: Reusable Settings save a group of printer driver properties. If you print a document that requires setting several printer driver properties, such as printing a multiple-paged company letter that uses a different type of paper for the first page than the rest of the pages, the properties can be saved and used to print similar documents. See the printer driver online Help for information on using Reusable Settings. * Pages per Sheet: The Pages per Sheet option allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. The multiple pages (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 16 pages per sheet) appear smaller and are arranged based on the number of pages printed on the sheet. See the online Help for information on using the Pages per Sheet option. Additional Memory ----------------- Either an optional printer hard disk or an optional ROM (read-only memory) or synchronous DRAM (dynamic random- access memory) DIMM (dual inline memory module) device memory can be installed in the printer. These accessories provide storage for fonts and macros as well as allow proof and print and mopying capabilities (multiple original prints). See the online user's guide for information on the printer hard disk and the optional ROM and synchronous DRAM DIMM device memory. Color ----- HP ColorSmart II provides improved print quality, supporting exceptional 600-by-600 dpi color output. HP ColorSmart II automates your printer's color controls by intelligently analyzing your documents, identifying the objects on each page, and then automatically maximizing the vibrancy and clarity of the printed output. See the online Help for information on using HP ColorSmart II. You can also manually specify color settings for your print jobs, which allows you to adjust the color control and halftone settings independently for printed text, graphics, and images. Black and white printing allows you to print color documents in varying shades of gray. Color images that are printed in black and white print faster and are easier to reproduce on black-and-white-only devices, such as copiers and fax machines. For more information on HP ColorSmart II, as well as adjusting colors manually and printing in black and white, see the online Help for the printer driver. Watermarks ---------- A watermark adds background text to a document being printed. For example, you can print text in the background of your document stating that the document is "Confidential". You can create your own watermarks or select from predefined watermarks to print with your documents, as well as edit the watermark text and change the font type, size, angle, color, and position of an existing watermark. See the online Help for information on using watermarks. LIST OF COMPONENTS AND VERSION NUMBERS Two CD-ROMs are included with this printer. CD-ROM1 contains the printer software; CD-ROM2 contains the online user's guide. Note: Depending on the operating system in use, some of the directories might not be accessible. ------------------- Contents of CD-ROM1 ------------------- Root directory -------------- * Hpsetup.exe * Setup.exe * Readme.txt Directory --------- \<operating system> (Example: \Win9x, \Winnt, \Os2) \Autocad Subdirectory 1 -------------- \<language> (Example: \English, \Dansk, \Deutsch) Subdirectories 2 and 3 ---------------------- <\Disk1, \Disk2, ...\DiskN>\files (\Disk1 contains Setup.exe) \Pcl\Disk1 ...\DiskN (contains Oemsetup.inf) \Ps\Disk1 ...\DiskN (contains Oemsetup.inf) \Jetadmin\<\Disk1, ...\Disk4> ------------------- Contents of CD-ROM2 ------------------- Directory --------- \Autocad\<language> (Example: \English, \Dansk, \Deutsch) \<operating system> (Example: \Win9x, \Winnt) \<language> Subdirectory (under \<operating system>\<language>) --------------------------------------------------- \Fonts\<Adobe(TM) Acrobat Reader Fonts> \Hp8500.pdf <online user's guide file> \Setup.exe \<Acrobat Reader uncompressed> \<Acrobat Reader compressed> (installed with Setup.exe) AVAILABLE DOCUMENTATION Several references are available on using the printer and the printer software. -- An online user's guide, available in PDF format from CD-ROM2 -- A printed getting started guide, provided with the printer at the time of purchase -- A printed quick reference guide to keep at the printer, provided with the printer at the time of purchase -- Online Help files, available for most drivers and HP printer utilities -- Readme files for the PCL and PostScript printer drivers -- HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide, provided with the HP Color LaserJet 8500 N and 8500 DN printers -- Consumable installation guides, provided in each consumable kit -- Accessory installation guides, provided with each accessory -- Support and update information from HP's website (The address for this website is provided in "HP Software and Support Services -- Additional Information" in this Readme file.) ****************************** II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ****************************** ALL WINDOWS PLATFORMS -------------------------------------------------------------- Using the Setup Software with Multilingual Versions of Windows -------------------------------------------------------------- When you are operating in a Windows environment, the setup software automatically detects the version of the operating system that you are using. The software is installed in the language that you have selected in your Windows Control Panel. This means that if the language preference is set to Spanish and you are operating an English version of Windows, the installation utility installs the Spanish version of the Windows printing system. If the language you select in the Windows Control Panel is not available in the software, the installation utility installs the English version of the Windows printing system. WINDOWS 3.1X ------------------------------------------------------------ Installing the Printer Drivers Using the Windows Add Printer Feature ------------------------------------------------------------ If you want to install the printer drivers from the printing system CD-ROM (CD-ROM1) or if you received ONLY a printer driver and its associated files (for example, through HP Electronic Services), complete the following steps. 1. Close all applications, terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs, and virus checkers. After installation, you can restart these programs. 2. From the Program Manager, double-click the Main group. 3. Double-click the Print Manager icon. The Print Manager dialog box appears. 4. From the Options menu, click Printer Setup. 5. In the Printers dialog box, click Add. 6. In the List Of Printers box, click Install Or Update Printer. 7. Click Install. 8. Insert the Windows Printing System CD-ROM (CD-ROM1). Note: If you are installing the printer drivers from disks, insert Disk 1 for either the PostScript or PCL printer driver into the disk drive. If you are installing the printer drivers from an electronic file, go to step 9. 9. Type or browse for one of the following paths: * Adobe PostScript driver: \<operating system>\<language>\PS\Disk1\Oemsetup.inf * PCL driver: \<operating system>\<language>\PCL\Disk1\Oemsetup.inf (If you are installing the Windows printing system from disks, locate the Oemsetup.inf file.) Note: You can only install one printer driver at a time. If you want to install both the Adobe PostScript and PCL drivers, repeat steps 3 to 11 to add the second printer driver. 10. Click OK. The computer installs the printer driver files. 11. Make sure the driver you want to install is selected, and then click Connect. All Windows-based applications will use the HP Color LaserJet 8500 printer as the default printer. 12. In the Ports list, select the port you want to assign to the printer. * If you select a COM port, you may need to change the communications settings. * If you select FILE, you will be prompted for a filename every time you print to that printer. * If you are using more than one printer, you can connect one printer to each of ports LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. Note: Each printer you install is assigned to the port LPT1. If your printer is connected to a different port, you need to change the port assignment. 13. Provide the necessary information in the dialog box, and then click OK. WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT 4.0 ------------------------------------------------------------- Installing the Printer Drivers Using the Add Printer Wizard ------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to install the printer drivers from the printing system CD-ROM (CD-ROM1) or if you received ONLY a printer driver and its associated files (for example, through HP Electronic Services), complete the following steps. Note: The Add Printer wizard allows you to install only one printer driver at a time. If you want to install both the PostScript and PCL drivers, repeat the following instructions to add the second printer driver. 1. Close all applications, terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs, and virus checkers. After installation, you can restart these programs. 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 3. Double-click Add Printer. 4. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer wizard. 5. When asked to select the Manufacturer and Printer, click Have Disk. 6. Insert the Windows Printing System CD-ROM (CD-ROM1) into the CD-ROM drive. Note: If you are installing the printer drivers from disks, insert Disk 1 for either the PostScript or PCL printer driver into the disk drive. If you are installing the printer drivers from an electronic file, go to step 7. 7. Type or browse for one of the following paths: * PostScript driver: \<operating system>\<language>\PS\Disk1\Oemsetup.inf * PCL driver: \<operating system>\<language>\PCL\Disk1\Oemsetup.inf 8. Click OK. 9. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer wizard. The computer installs only the PostScript driver or the PCL driver. ****************** III. HINTS/ISSUES ****************** ALL WINDOWS PLATFORMS ----------- Online Help ----------- Online Help files are included for the printing software, the HP FontSmart utility, and the HP JetAdmin software. Click Help to access help information. In Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, click the What's This help icon (the question mark at the top right corner of the dialog box). ------------------------- Current HP LaserJet Users ------------------------- If you currently have an HP LaserJet printer driver installed on your computer system, this printing software can be safely installed. It can coexist with drivers for different printers. It replaces and updates only previous versions of the printing software for this printer. The new printer driver has property pages similar to your older printer driver, but it reflects the features and capabilities of the current driver. ----------------------------------------------------------- Upgrading from Windows 3.1x to Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 ----------------------------------------------------------- After completing the upgrade to Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, you must reinstall the printer driver. ------------------------- Upgrading Printer Drivers ------------------------- For best printer performance, HP recommends that you use the most current version of the printer drivers. New drivers have property pages similar to your older HP Color LaserJet printer driver, but provide the newest features and capabilities of the updated HP Color LaserJet printer driver. See "HP Software and Support Services -- Additional Information" in this Readme file for information on obtaining updated drivers. WINDOWS 3.1X ----------------------------------------- Finding the Printer Driver Version Number ----------------------------------------- If you installed a printer driver that was supplied with your Windows operating system for the printer and you also installed the printing software supplied with the printer, multiple printer drivers might exist on your computer system. Use these steps to find out which drivers are installed. 1. From the Program Manager, double-click the Main group. 2. From the Main group, double-click the Print Manager icon. 3. On the Options menu, click Printer Setup. 4. Click the HP CLJ 8500-PS printer, and then click Setup. 5. Click About at the bottom of any of the tabs. The About dialog box appears, which contains the printer driver version number, as well as the printer driver name and HP copyright information. WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT 4.0 ----------------------------------------- Finding the Printer Driver Version Number ----------------------------------------- If you installed a printer driver that was supplied with your Windows operating system for the printer and you also installed the printing software supplied with the printer, multiple printer drivers might exist on your computer system. Use these steps to find out which drivers are installed. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Right-click the printer name, and then click Properties. 3. Click the Setup tab, and then click About. The About dialog box appears, which contains the printer driver version number, as well as the printer driver name and HP copyright information. You can find the version number of the printer driver by printing a test page: 1. From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Right-click the printer name, and then click Properties. 3. Click the General tab, and then click Print Test Page. The Printer Test Page includes the following information (shown here with sample data). Printer Name: <user definable> Printer Model: HP CLJ 8500-PS Driver Name: PSCRIPT.DRV Driver Version: 4.00 ********************************************* IV. LATE-BREAKING INFORMATION (ENGLISH ONLY) ********************************************* README FILES LOCATED ON CD-ROM1 In the "List of Components and Version Numbers" section of this Readme file, three files are listed as being located in the root directory of CD-ROM1. Readme.txt, which is one of these files, is not included in the root directory of CD-ROM1. Other Readme files (for the printing system CD-ROM and the printer drivers) are located on CD-ROM1. To find these Readme files, browse the directories within the appropriate operating system and language folders. ************************************************************** IV. HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ************************************************************** Refer to the printer's online user's guide for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as other driver distribution centers, other online services, fax service, and online support. INTERNET Anonymous FTP library service is available for around-the-clock access to drivers and technical support information for Hewlett-Packard peripheral and computer products. Note that the paths might change without notice. Access the Internet or FTP address and use the menus to locate the software or support of your choice. URL for Software and Support: http://www.hp.com/go/cposupport URL for Access HP: http://www.hp.com FTP address: ftp.hp.com Login: anonymous Password: your Internet name (or user identification) ******************** V. LEGAL STATEMENTS ******************** TRADEMARK NOTICES Adobe(TM) and PostScript(TM) are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Microsoft(R), Windows(R), MS Windows(R), and Windows NT(R) are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SOFTWARE LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT This Software is owned and copyrighted by Hewlett-Packard or its third-party suppliers. Additional copies of the Software are available through the Windows Installer Disk Copy utility or at the HP website: http://www.hp.com. "NO WARRANTY. This Software is provided "As Is" with no Warranty. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR HP SUPPLIERS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF DATA) OR OTHER DAMAGES ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE." U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS: The Software and any accompanying documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as "commercial computer software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct 1988 ), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as "Restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987) (or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You have only those rights provided for such Software and any accompanying documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved. The owner is Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California 94304. Copyright (C) 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company. Copyright (C) 1990 Microsoft Corp. All Rights Reserved.