Installation Overview - HP LaserJet 2605, 2605dn, 2605dtn Reference

Installation overview

The software for the HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printer comes on one CD. The CD includes print
drivers and everything you need to print with your HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printer.
The HP Color LaserJet 2605 includes a new installer that improves the software installation process
and supports a software-first installation, which is the recommended installation method. You also have
the option to perform a Minimum installation, which consists of print drivers and a storage driver to gain
access to photo card slots.
On computers running Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP, the Setup program installs
the HP Color LaserJet 2605 printing-system software from the CD onto the hard disk and updates
Microsoft Windows files.
NOTE
Me, or Microsoft Windows Server 2003. You must use a plug-and-play or an add-printer-wizard
installation for these operating systems. For more information, see
using Microsoft Windows Plug and Play or Add-Printer
For all of the supported platforms, each install option presents a series of query dialog boxes that guide
you through the installation process. You provide information about your computer environment. The
Installer guides you through the installation, whether you are configuring a directly-connected or
networked HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printer. At the end of the printing-system software installation,
you have the option of installing additional software and you are prompted to insert the second software
CD. This second software CD contains complementary software programs to enhance your printing
experience, including HP Photosmart Premier and HP Marketing Assistant. For more information about
these software programs, see
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Software-first is the recommended installation method.
● You have the option to perform a Minimum installation, which consists of print drivers and a storage
driver to gain access to photo card slots as well.
NOTE
support (USB00X) rather than DOT4 printing support.
64 Chapter 4 Software installation for Microsoft Windows
The Setup program is not supported for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows
Optional software.
The HP Color LaserJet 2605 printing-system software uses Microsoft USB printing
Installing the print drivers
Wizard.
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