- Accept the default selection of Easy Install if you want to install the complete software.
- Select Client to install only the PPDs (PostScript Printer Description files) if you are installing on a client computer (that is, not a server).
If you currently have the HP Designjet 10ps or 20ps software on your system, the Clear Preferences window displays. Click Yes to delete preference settings on your system.
- You will need to restart your computer.
- After the restart, the HP Designjet 10ps or 20ps software will automatically be launched. Select a printer model and the port you will use to connect to the printer (File, USB, TCP/IP, AppleTalk).
The File Port behaves like a save-to-file option. Instead of sending data out through a port on your computer, the File Port option will write the data to a file and save it to a specified location. Use the File Port to send data to printers that use their own Hot Folders, to transfer files to another computer, or to troubleshoot a specific output device.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports will automatically appear in the list of ports in the HP Designjet 10ps or 20ps software if the computer is properly set up and configured to use USB devices. USB comes standard for most new computers and output devices, and has become popular for its fast data transfer rate, and plug-and-play connectivity. It is the recommended connection for the HP Designjet 10ps and 20ps printers.
TCP/IP means that the printer is connected using a Jetdirect print server. You must enter an IP address, which may be obtained from your Network Print Server.
Apple Talk means that the printer is connected to a Macintosh Apple Talk network. You must enter the Apple Talk name; the default is "hp Designjet 10ps" (or 20ps). Select a printer from the appropriate zone, if zones are defined on your network.
- You need installed in your system the Adobe PostScript driver (8.7 or above) or the Laserwriter driver (8.7 or above); the Adobe PS 8.7 driver is recommended and is included on the CD.