Description

Purpose of this document

This document provides specific installation instructions and other information you should know before you install and use the printing-system software. The installation instructions are for the following operating systems:

• Windows® 2000
• Windows® XP
• Windows® Vista

Who needs this software?

All users require this printing-system software. Network clients need the installation CD, or the name of the appropriate network directory, to install the software on their individual workstations.

Overview of the Printing System Components

The CD that is included with the device has software for Windows operating systems and Apple Macintosh operating systems. For more information about a particular printer driver or software component, see the associated online help.

Network administrator software components

HP Web Jetadmin
• Network administrators can use HP Web Jetadmin to configure and manage HP devices across a variety of operating systems.
  NOTE: HP Web Jetadmin is not included on the software CD. Network administrators can download the HP Web Jetadmin software at the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin

HP Printer Utility for Mac OS X
• Network administrators can use the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh OS X V10.2.8 and later to configure and manage HP devices from the computer. The printing-system software CD-ROM includes the HP Printer Utility as part of the driver installation.

Installer Customization Wizard

The printing-system software CD includes the Installer Customization Wizard as one of the installer options. Network administrators can use this utility to create a custom printer-driver installation package that includes the components specific to your organization. Select the components from the printing-system software CD. If the selected printer drivers support preconfiguration, you are prompted to preconfigure the printer-driver settings. Upon completion, the customization utility produces an executable file (*.EXE). Use the file to install the preconfigured printer drivers on client machines. This utility supports silent, batch operations. To gain access to the customization utility, select Installer Customization Wizard on the first CD browser screen.

Update Now

If you have modified the configuration of the device since installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional communication. Click the Update Now button to automatically reflect the new configuration in the driver.

End-user software components:

Printer drivers

A printer driver is a software program that other software programs use to gain access to the device features. Typically, you install a printer driver in each device. The printing-system software CD that came with your device includes the following printer drivers, all of which have similar graphical user interfaces:

• PCL6
• PCL5
• PostScript level 3 emulation

The most recent printer drivers and printing-system software is available at www.hp.com/upport/cljcm4730mfp

Additional printer drivers might be available from an HP distributor or from online sources. See the "TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE" section of this document or see the user guide for more information about obtaining printer drivers and other HP software.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

The printing-system software CD includes Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing online documentation. If your system does not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, clicking any of the links to documentation that is provided in the .PDF file format opens a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader software that runs from the printing-system software CD. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software is not installed on your computer and can only run while the printing-system software CD is in the CD-ROM drive. If you want to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, the latest version is available on the Adobe website: www.adobe.com

Printer documentation

The user guide is located in the following places:

• On the printing-system software CD
• From within the HP LaserJet printer program group (for Windows operating systems) if selected during software installation

NOTE: Some documents are not available in all languages on the CD. Please check www.hp.com/upport/cljcm4730mfp for more documentation and information.

NOTE: In working toward the goal of allowing everyone access to technology, HP has provided the user guides for this device in hypertext markup language (HTML) Help format (.CHM), which is compatible with most screen-reader programs.

Uninstall

Use the uninstall utility to select and remove any or all of the Windows HP printing-system components. See the "UNINSTALLER" section in this document for more instructions.

Latest printer drivers

The latest printer drivers and device software is available at www.hp.com/upport/cljcm4730mfp.

Installation Instructions

In a Windows environment, the CD setup or installation software detects the version of the operating system that you are running. The software is installed in the language that you select. For example, if you are running an English version of Windows and have the language preference set to Spanish, the installation utility installs the Spanish version of the printing software for the appropriate Windows version.

Installation Options

The following methods are available for installing printer drivers and software components.

• Basic - This method installs the minimum set of drivers and software, which includes the PCL 6 driver and screen fonts. This method is recommended for servers or computers in a network environment.
• Custom - This method installs the user-selected set of drivers and software to provide more flexibility. This method is recommended for advanced users and administrators.

Installation of Software on Windows Vista, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Systems

NOTE: Connecting the device to the computer before installing software, also called "Plug and Play," is not recommended. See the getting started guide for more information.

NOTE: Administrator privileges are required to install the printing system onto a Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system.

Printing-system installation from the CD or Internet download (Recommended)

1. Quit all programs.
2. Insert the CD.
   1. When the main menu appears, click Install Printer.
   2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
3. If the HP printing-system installer program has not started after 30 seconds, complete steps 4 through 8.
4. On the Start menu, select Run.
5. Browse to the root directory for the CD drive.
6. Select the SETUP.EXE file. Click Open and click OK.
7. When the main menu appears, click Install Printer.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: If you download the printing-system electronically and are using Web files, you need to first run the EXE file(s). If SETUP.EXE does not run automatically, browse to its root location, double-click the file, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Printer driver only (Plug and Play, USB)

1. Quit all programs.
2. Connect the printer to the Windows computer.
3. Answer the questions in the Found New Hardware Wizard until you reach the screen that shows the device manufacturer list.
4. Click Have Disk.
5. Use one of the following options to browse to the printer-driver:
   • On the printing-system software CD, browse to the appropriate \\DRIVERS\\ directory for your operating system and language.
   • For an Internet download, browse to the folder where the Web files were downloaded and decompressed.
6. Select the appropriate .INF file.
7. Click Open and click OK.
8. Select the appropriate printer.
9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printer installation. The printer driver is copied to the hard disk and added to the list of installed printers.

Port selection

When the installation process is complete, you might need to assign the device to a port on your network if you did not assign a port during setup. Perform the following procedure:

1. Click Start, select Settings, and then select Printers.
2. Select the printer that you just installed.
3. On the toolbar, click File.
4. Click Properties.
5. the Port tab to change the port information.

Uninstaller

Starting the Uninstaller:

1. In the HP LaserJet CM4730 MFP program group, click the HP LaserJet CM4730 MFP uninstall icon.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove some or all of the printing-system components.

Technical Assistance

Some of the following services are provided for the United States only. Services similar to those listed below are available in other countries/regions.

Customer support:

See your Printer User Guide or the in-box flyer, or call your local authorized HP dealer.