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The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology printing system for Macintosh is composed of HP-created PostScript printer definition (PPD) and printer dialog extension (PDE) files that work together with the Macintosh print system.
These files are used by the Macintosh print system to determine default print settings and also allow the user to select the supported print options and settings.

This Readme file provides specific installation instructions and other information you should know before you perform a firmware upgrade for your HP Series MFP. Installation instructions are provided for Single and Multiple Printer Updates.
What is included in a Remote Firmware Upgrade (RFU)?

The HP Printer Remote Firmware Upgrade file contains firmware for the printer, embedded JetDirect (if applicable), HP paper handling accessories used with the device in one convenient download file. When the Remote Firmware Upgrade file is sent to the HP MFP firmware for the engine and all connected accessories are upgraded.
Who needs this firmware?

Similar to Hewlett Packard providing improved software for your HP MFP, Hewlett Packard provides firmware updates for your printer periodically through its supported lifecycle. A firmware update may be necessary if it is determined that you may benefit from the resolution of any issue that is documented below.
NOTE: If you are using a third-party application on your HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP, contact the application vendor before updating the firmware to see if your application(s) have been qualified with this firmware release.
Determining the current version level of your firmware

To determine the current level of firmware installed on the device:
Go to the MFP's control panel.
Press the "Administration" Icon on the touch screen.
Select the "Information"" selection on the touch screen.
Select "Configuration Page".
Select the "Print" button.
On the printed Configuration Page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the "Firmware Datecode". The firmware datecode will look something like this: 20070824 72.024.0

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

The printing system software is the installation application that is on the CD shipped with the product.
All of the MS Windows system components are installed by using the HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology Windows printing-system installer. The installer automatically detects the operating system and the default language.
The HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP with Edgeline Technology print drivers provide printing features and communication between the user's computer and software applications and the print device features, including paper-handling and print-quality features
The printing system includes software for end users and system administrators who are working in the following operating systems:
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 2000
MS Windows 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available for the following systems:
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, or Pentium 4 with EMT64

This Readme file provides specific installation instructions and other information you should know before you perform a firmware upgrade for your HP Series MFP. Installation instructions are provided for Single and Multiple Printer Updates.
What is included in a Remote Firmware Upgrade (RFU)?

The HP Printer Remote Firmware Upgrade file contains firmware for the printer, embedded JetDirect (if applicable), HP paper handling accessories used with the device in one convenient download file. When the Remote Firmware Upgrade file is sent to the HP MFP firmware for the engine and all connected accessories are upgraded.
Who needs this firmware?

Similar to Hewlett Packard providing improved software for your HP MFP, Hewlett Packard provides firmware updates for your printer periodically through its supported lifecycle. A firmware update may be necessary if it is determined that you may benefit from the resolution of any issue that is documented below.
NOTE: If you are using a third-party application on your HP CM8060/CM8050 Color MFP, contact the application vendor before updating the firmware to see if your application(s) have been qualified with this firmware release.
Determining the current version level of your firmware

To determine the current level of firmware installed on the device:
Go to the MFP's control panel.
Press the "Administration" Icon on the touch screen.
Select the "Information"" selection on the touch screen.
Select "Configuration Page".
Select the "Print" button.
On the printed Configuration Page look in the section marked "Device Information" for the "Firmware Datecode". The firmware datecode will look something like this: 20070824 72.024.0

Use the HP MFP Send Fax driver to send faxes from a computer to one or more network-connected devices.

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.

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 postscript-specific software programs such as those offered by Adobe and Corel.

The HP PCL 5 driver is recommended for general office printing in MS Windows environments. The driver is compatible with previous version of PCL and legacy HP devices.
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)

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.

Use the HP MFP Send Fax driver to send faxes from a computer to one or more network-connected devices.

The HP PCL 5 driver is recommended for general office printing in MS Windows environments. The driver is compatible with previous version of PCL and legacy HP devices.
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)

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 postscript-specific software programs such as those offered by Adobe and Corel.

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.

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.

The UPD version 4.5 is the latest version of HP's Universal Print Driver. Please review the entire documentation for information on issues resolved, performance improvements, and new behavior changes to the UPD.