MS Windows printing-system software
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Printing system and installer
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HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP drivers
Printing system and installer
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HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD for MS Windows systems
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Installer features
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD for MS Windows systems
In the MS Windows environment (Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003), insert the
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD in the CD-ROM drive to open an interactive CD browser. Use the CD browser to install the drivers and related components, and to gain access to online user documentation, a customization utility, and optional HP software.
The following figure shows the main screen of the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD.
Figure 2-1 Installation software CD browser
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If the screen does not appear when you insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive, follow these steps to open the CD browser:
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Click Start .
2.
Click Run .
3.
Click Browse… and navigate to the root directory of the software CD.
4.
Double-click the SETUP.EXE
file to start the installer.
The main screen of the software CD browser contains installation and documentation options in the left panel. Move the cursor over each option to see a description of the option in the right panel.
NOTE The options available for each devices might differ from those in the figure.
Install.
The installation wizard guides the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software installation. Select a Basic Installation or a Custom Installation. If you select Basic Installation, only the necessary software is installed. If you select Custom Installation, select the components that you want to install.
Documentation.
Use this option to view the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP user documentation. The following document options are available:
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Figure 2-2 Documentation screen
● User Guide (Interactive)
● User Guide (Printer Friendly)
● Embedded Web Server Guide
● HP Jetdirect Guide
● Send Fax Driver User Guide
● Analog Fax User Guide
Click Back to return to the main CD browser screen.
NOTE If Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later is not installed, click any of the links to a portable document format (.PDF) document to open it in a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader that runs from the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD. The CD browser version of Acrobat Reader is in English only, but can be used to open localized versions of .PDF
documents. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software is not installed on the computer and can only run while the printing-system software CD is in the CD-ROM drive. Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available at the following Web site: www.adobe.com
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Support.
Click the following links to find support information for the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP on HP Web sites:
● Click Product Registration to register the product online.
● Click Supplies for information about ordering HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP supplies.
● Click Product Information to open the HP Instant Support Web page for support information and updates for the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP.
● Click hp.com
to go to the HP home Web page for information about products and services, support, drivers, and HP online stores.
Optional Software.
The following optional software programs are available for the HP LaserJet M5025/
M5035 MFP:
● HP PCL 5 Universal print driver.
Use this option to install a print-driver interface from which to find and print to HP PCL 5 devices.
● HP PS Emulation Universal driver.
User this option to install a print-driver interface from which to find and print to HP PCL 6 devices.
● Installer Customization Wizard.
Use this wizard to customize the HP LaserJet M5025/
M5035 MFP installer by presetting the installation options in a response file. The resulting customized installer can then be used for silent, unattended installation.
● HP Web Jetadmin.
Use this option to download HP Web Jetadmin software from the Web for a
Web browser-based network-management tool.
● HP Easy Printer Care Software.
Use this option to install the HP Easy Printer Care from a downloadable installation file from the Web. This maintenance tool helps track and maintain the devices by providing information about status, alert notifications, usage, and supplies for one or more devices.
Installer features
The common installer is designed to provide a simple and consistent installation method for the device.
The common installer is available for the Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems.
The common installer offers the following features:
● The HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD features an interactive software interface.
● Network connection is integrated so that you can install drivers and connect to a networked device in a single process.
● The selection dialog box sets the operating-system language as the default language. You can use the installer to select any of the languages on the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD.
The HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software CD also includes the following features:
● The HP LaserJet Uninstaller Utility
● The HP Customization Utility for custom installations
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All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the language of choice and the operating system. Select from the following types of installation:
● Basic Installation
● Custom Installation
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP drivers
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP drivers provide the printing features and communication between the computer and the device. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators who are working in the following operating environments:
● Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
● AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64
● Apple Mac OS X (V10.2.8 or later)
NOTE For the latest information about the printing-system software components, see the readme files on the CD. For additional information about installing the printing-system software, see the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet M5025 MFP/M5035 MFP Printing-System Install Notes on the printing-system software CD.
All of the drivers provide access to paper-handling and print-quality features.
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Select the best print driver
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HP print and fax drivers
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Driver version numbers for MS Windows operating systems
Select the best print driver
HP print drivers are designed for different environments and uses. See the print driver Help for available features.
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Complete LaserJet printing system
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HP PCL 6 driver
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HP PCL 5 driver
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PS Emulation driver
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HP universal print driver
Complete LaserJet printing system
Use the printing-system software CD to install the full set of drivers and other software for the
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP.
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HP PCL 6 driver
Overall, the HP PCL 6 driver provides the best performance, print quality, and printer-feature support for most users. The driver aligns with MS Windows graphic device interface (GDI) for best performance in MS Windows environments.
The HP PCL 6 driver may not be fully compatible with third party and custom solutions that are based on PCL 5.
HP PCL 5 driver
The HP PCL 5 driver is recommended for general office monochrome printing in MS Windows environments. The driver is compatible with previous version of PCL and legacy HP LaserJet printers.
The HP PCL 5 driver is the best choice for:
● Any third party or home-grown custom solutions that use forms, fonts, and SAP programs.
● Any environment with mixed operating-systems (such as UNIX, Linux, and mainframe)
PS Emulation driver
The PS Emulation driver is recommended for printing with Adobe or other graphics-rich software programs. The driver is compatible with postscript level-3 and supports postscript font DIMMs.
Use the PS Emulation driver in primarily postcript-specific software programs such as Adobe and Corel.
HP universal print driver
The HP PCL 5 and HP PS emulation universal print drivers are designed for corporate or IT-managed
MS Windows environments. These drivers provide a single PCL 5 or PS emulation driver for use with multiple printer models.
The HP universal print drivers are recommended when printing to multiple printer models from a mobile
MS Windows computer.
HP print and fax drivers
The following drivers are available on the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP printing-system software
CD:
● HP Send Fax driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
● HP PCL 6 driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
● HP PCL 5 driver for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
● The HP Postscript 3 Emulation driver (PS Emulation driver) for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
NOTE During a Basic Installation or Custom Installation of the printing-system software, the
HP PCL 6 driver is installed by default for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003.
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Table 2-1 Drivers included with the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP
Operating System HP Send Fax driver HP PCL 6 driver HP PCL 5 driver
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Macintosh OS x x x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PS Emulation driver
Driver version numbers for MS Windows operating systems
Access to driver version numbers varies, depending on the operating system in which the
HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP is installed.
NOTE For a list of HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP drivers, updated HP printing-system software, and product-support information, go to: www.hp.com/go/ljm5035mfp_software www.hp.com/go/ljm5025mfp_software
The Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems support the HP PCL 6,
PCL 5, and PS emulation drivers, and the HP Send Fax driver. If you are using an HP driver in a
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 environment, follow these steps to find driverversion information:
1.
Click Start .
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Select Settings .
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Click Printers and Faxes (in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003) or Printers (in
Windows 2000).
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Right-click the device icon.
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Click Properties .
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Click the About tab.
To determine the latest version, compare the overall build number (in parenthesis after the model name) and the GPD number (in the Driver Files: field). If the overall build number has increased, this is the latest version of the driver.
If the overall build number is the same, check the version number of the GPD file. The driver that has the highest GPD version number is the latest driver.
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