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csjwolfe - Jun 30, 2005 - 12:39 pm

What is the difference between print-only functionality and full functionality when referring to printers?

I am trying to install an HP970cxi printer we got where I teach. I can just plug it in and it works. However the HP site has a driver update of 39M dated 5-05. I'm wondering what the driver is for if the printer already works? Are there some additional features on it that I may need? How would I find out?


HP provides the following message (exerpted)regarding HP Printers

- Mac OS: Print only HP Drivers (non-Postscript) built into Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)
Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger and HP Drivers

"The latest HP printer driver for this device is built into Tiger for print only functionality ..."

Thanks for your help!

bobw - Jun 30, 2005 - 12:51 pm

Hi Cathy

The HP download includes drivers for Network printing, otherwise the drivers built into OS X are all you need.
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Bobw - Macosx.com Tech Support

csjwolfe - Jun 30, 2005 - 1:57 pm

Thanks, Bob!