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From: M Skabialka on 29 Sep 2009 10:43 I guess that is the ultimate question. I create documents, I print them. How on earth does one decide which "print language" you need to install? "Bob I" <birelan(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:eXFQLkQQKHA.5052(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Depends entirely on which "print language" YOU want to install. > > M Skabialka wrote: > >> Which is the reason for my original question: which of the multiple >> pieces of software listed on the HP site (see my first post) is the one I >> actually need? >> In particular which of these? >> >> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >> >> WinXP on the PCs, Server 2003 on the server. >> Mich >> >> >> Given the >> "peter" <peter(a)nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:OUCbYTIQKHA.5108(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >>>First of all never ever download an update for a piece of non microsoft >>>hardware off their update site. >>>The place to look for HP printer updates is the HP website. >>>You have the model # of the printer and do a search on the HP site >>>http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=406802&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=409994&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=228 >>> >>>or install the original driver that came with the printer >>> >>>peter >>> >>>-- >>>If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate >>>or disruptive,please ignore it. >>>If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain >>>to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) >>> >>>"M Skabialka" <mskabialka(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote in message >>>news:#jo6ajHQKHA.1232(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> >>>>Windows DID indicate that this driver is problematic - that's why I >>>>selected to update it. I haven't had problems with MS hardware updates >>>>in the past, but I went to HP anyway, and am unsure which one(s) will >>>>fix the indicated problem. >>>> >>>> >>>>Optional hardware updates >>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>Windows Update recommends installing this update because the device on >>>>your computer to which this driver applies appears to not be working >>>>properly. >>>> >>>>Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install) >>>>Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>> >>>> >>>> Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>> Date last published: 9/20/2009 >>>> Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>> System Requirements >>>> Recommended CPU: Not specified. >>>> Recommended memory: Not specified. >>>> Recommended hard disk space: Not specified. >>>> Get help and support >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub >>>> More information >>>> >>>> a.. http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=20292441 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>>news:0a69c84a-f1fb-481e-8af6-d8199a1fda29(a)j39g2000yqh.googlegroups.com... >>>>On Sep 28, 8:01 pm, "M Skabialka" <mskabia...(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>>Windows Updates said there was a problem with a driver, so I checked >>>>>the >>>>>item to install the new driver. >>>>> >>>>>The update failed, as shown here: >>>>> >>>>>Failed Updates >>>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>> >>>>>I went to the HP site to get the latest updates and there are so many >>>>>to >>>>>choose from!!! >>>>>Which of these is REALLY needed for the printer which is on a Server >>>>>2003, >>>>>and the clients on WinXP? >>>>> >>>>>Application >>>>>HP Managed Printing Administrator 2.5.7 >>>>>Shop for HP Supplies 2.2.0.0000 >>>>> >>>>>CD-ROM >>>>>CD-ROM: HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printing Software 4.0 >>>>> >>>>>Driver >>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>> >>>>>Driver - Universal Print Driver >>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >>>>> >>>>>Firmware >>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printer Firmware for Single/Multiple Printers - >>>>>Windows Operating System - (Must Read README Before Installing) >>>>>07.013.2 >>>>>HP Easy Firmware Upgrade Utility for Windows only 07.013.2 >>>>> >>>>>Software >>>>>HP Easy Printer Care Software (Available in English Only) 2.6.0.50 >>>>>HP Print View Software 1.8.0 >>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 printing system 2.0 >>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 ICC Color Profiles for CMYK n/a >>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 ICC color profiles for sRGB n/a >>>>>HP color LaserJet 5500/5550 pantone color palettes N/A >>>> >>>>Why do you want to update printer drivers and additional HP "printing: >>>>software? It is not a crisis to not have the latest drivers and most >>>>HP drivers / software are not a "requirement" to have XP functioning. >>>> >>>>And Windows Update does not state that a driver is problematic but >>>>lists out a revised driver provided by Microsoft, which usually might >>>>be out of date. Rule of thumb, if the driver(s) ain't broken don't >>>>fix them and stay away from Windows Update driver updates. >>>> >>>> >> >> >> >
From: Bob I on 29 Sep 2009 11:12 Then I would start with the HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 M Skabialka wrote: > I guess that is the ultimate question. I create documents, I print them. > How on earth does one decide which "print language" you need to install? > > "Bob I" <birelan(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:eXFQLkQQKHA.5052(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > >>Depends entirely on which "print language" YOU want to install. >> >>M Skabialka wrote: >> >> >>>Which is the reason for my original question: which of the multiple >>>pieces of software listed on the HP site (see my first post) is the one I >>>actually need? >>>In particular which of these? >>> >>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >>> >>>WinXP on the PCs, Server 2003 on the server. >>>Mich >>> >>> >>>Given the >>>"peter" <peter(a)nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>news:OUCbYTIQKHA.5108(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> >>> >>>>First of all never ever download an update for a piece of non microsoft >>>>hardware off their update site. >>>>The place to look for HP printer updates is the HP website. >>>>You have the model # of the printer and do a search on the HP site >>>>http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=406802&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=409994&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=228 >>>> >>>>or install the original driver that came with the printer >>>> >>>>peter >>>> >>>>-- >>>>If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate >>>>or disruptive,please ignore it. >>>>If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain >>>>to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) >>>> >>>>"M Skabialka" <mskabialka(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote in message >>>>news:#jo6ajHQKHA.1232(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> >>>> >>>>>Windows DID indicate that this driver is problematic - that's why I >>>>>selected to update it. I haven't had problems with MS hardware updates >>>>>in the past, but I went to HP anyway, and am unsure which one(s) will >>>>>fix the indicated problem. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Optional hardware updates >>>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>Windows Update recommends installing this update because the device on >>>>>your computer to which this driver applies appears to not be working >>>>>properly. >>>>> >>>>>Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install) >>>>>Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>> Date last published: 9/20/2009 >>>>> Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>>> System Requirements >>>>> Recommended CPU: Not specified. >>>>> Recommended memory: Not specified. >>>>> Recommended hard disk space: Not specified. >>>>> Get help and support >>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub >>>>> More information >>>>> >>>>> a.. http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=20292441 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>news:0a69c84a-f1fb-481e-8af6-d8199a1fda29(a)j39g2000yqh.googlegroups.com... >>>>>On Sep 28, 8:01 pm, "M Skabialka" <mskabia...(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>Windows Updates said there was a problem with a driver, so I checked >>>>>>the >>>>>>item to install the new driver. >>>>>> >>>>>>The update failed, as shown here: >>>>>> >>>>>>Failed Updates >>>>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>> >>>>>>I went to the HP site to get the latest updates and there are so many >>>>>>to >>>>>>choose from!!! >>>>>>Which of these is REALLY needed for the printer which is on a Server >>>>>>2003, >>>>>>and the clients on WinXP? >>>>>> >>>>>>Application >>>>>>HP Managed Printing Administrator 2.5.7 >>>>>>Shop for HP Supplies 2.2.0.0000 >>>>>> >>>>>>CD-ROM >>>>>>CD-ROM: HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printing Software 4.0 >>>>>> >>>>>>Driver >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>> >>>>>>Driver - Universal Print Driver >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >>>>>> >>>>>>Firmware >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printer Firmware for Single/Multiple Printers - >>>>>>Windows Operating System - (Must Read README Before Installing) >>>>>>07.013.2 >>>>>>HP Easy Firmware Upgrade Utility for Windows only 07.013.2 >>>>>> >>>>>>Software >>>>>>HP Easy Printer Care Software (Available in English Only) 2.6.0.50 >>>>>>HP Print View Software 1.8.0 >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 printing system 2.0 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 ICC Color Profiles for CMYK n/a >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 ICC color profiles for sRGB n/a >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5500/5550 pantone color palettes N/A >>>>> >>>>>Why do you want to update printer drivers and additional HP "printing: >>>>>software? It is not a crisis to not have the latest drivers and most >>>>>HP drivers / software are not a "requirement" to have XP functioning. >>>>> >>>>>And Windows Update does not state that a driver is problematic but >>>>>lists out a revised driver provided by Microsoft, which usually might >>>>>be out of date. Rule of thumb, if the driver(s) ain't broken don't >>>>>fix them and stay away from Windows Update driver updates. >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> > >
From: peter on 29 Sep 2009 11:12
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodSeriesId=409994&prodTypeId=18972&objectID=c00751649 did you read this?? pk -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "M Skabialka" <mskabialka(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote in message news:uRhrmMRQKHA.5108(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > I guess that is the ultimate question. I create documents, I print them. > How on earth does one decide which "print language" you need to install? > > "Bob I" <birelan(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:eXFQLkQQKHA.5052(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Depends entirely on which "print language" YOU want to install. >> >> M Skabialka wrote: >> >>> Which is the reason for my original question: which of the multiple >>> pieces of software listed on the HP site (see my first post) is the one >>> I actually need? >>> In particular which of these? >>> >>> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>> HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >>> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >>> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >>> HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >>> >>> WinXP on the PCs, Server 2003 on the server. >>> Mich >>> >>> >>> Given the >>> "peter" <peter(a)nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:OUCbYTIQKHA.5108(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> >>>>First of all never ever download an update for a piece of non microsoft >>>>hardware off their update site. >>>>The place to look for HP printer updates is the HP website. >>>>You have the model # of the printer and do a search on the HP site >>>>http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=406802&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=409994&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=228 >>>> >>>>or install the original driver that came with the printer >>>> >>>>peter >>>> >>>>-- >>>>If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate >>>>or disruptive,please ignore it. >>>>If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain >>>>to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) >>>> >>>>"M Skabialka" <mskabialka(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote in message >>>>news:#jo6ajHQKHA.1232(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> >>>>>Windows DID indicate that this driver is problematic - that's why I >>>>>selected to update it. I haven't had problems with MS hardware updates >>>>>in the past, but I went to HP anyway, and am unsure which one(s) will >>>>>fix the indicated problem. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Optional hardware updates >>>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>Windows Update recommends installing this update because the device on >>>>>your computer to which this driver applies appears to not be working >>>>>properly. >>>>> >>>>>Download size: 0 KB , 0 minutes (Downloaded; ready to install) >>>>>Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>> Date last published: 9/20/2009 >>>>> Hewlett-Packard Printing software update released in June, 2009 >>>>> System Requirements >>>>> Recommended CPU: Not specified. >>>>> Recommended memory: Not specified. >>>>> Recommended hard disk space: Not specified. >>>>> Get help and support >>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=hub >>>>> More information >>>>> >>>>> a.. http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=20292441 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>>>>news:0a69c84a-f1fb-481e-8af6-d8199a1fda29(a)j39g2000yqh.googlegroups.com... >>>>>On Sep 28, 8:01 pm, "M Skabialka" <mskabia...(a)NOSPAMdrc.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>Windows Updates said there was a problem with a driver, so I checked >>>>>>the >>>>>>item to install the new driver. >>>>>> >>>>>>The update failed, as shown here: >>>>>> >>>>>>Failed Updates >>>>>>Hewlett-Packard hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>>Hewlett-Packard - Printing - hp color LaserJet 5550 (DOT4) >>>>>> >>>>>>I went to the HP site to get the latest updates and there are so many >>>>>>to >>>>>>choose from!!! >>>>>>Which of these is REALLY needed for the printer which is on a Server >>>>>>2003, >>>>>>and the clients on WinXP? >>>>>> >>>>>>Application >>>>>>HP Managed Printing Administrator 2.5.7 >>>>>>Shop for HP Supplies 2.2.0.0000 >>>>>> >>>>>>CD-ROM >>>>>>CD-ROM: HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printing Software 4.0 >>>>>> >>>>>>Driver >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL6 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL5 Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 PostScript Driver 61.082.61.41 >>>>>> >>>>>>Driver - Universal Print Driver >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 5.0 >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 5.0 >>>>>>HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript 5.0 >>>>>> >>>>>>Firmware >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printer Firmware for Single/Multiple Printers - >>>>>>Windows Operating System - (Must Read README Before Installing) >>>>>>07.013.2 >>>>>>HP Easy Firmware Upgrade Utility for Windows only 07.013.2 >>>>>> >>>>>>Software >>>>>>HP Easy Printer Care Software (Available in English Only) 2.6.0.50 >>>>>>HP Print View Software 1.8.0 >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 printing system 2.0 >>>>>>HP Color LaserJet 5550 ICC Color Profiles for CMYK n/a >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5550 ICC color profiles for sRGB n/a >>>>>>HP color LaserJet 5500/5550 pantone color palettes N/A >>>>> >>>>>Why do you want to update printer drivers and additional HP "printing: >>>>>software? It is not a crisis to not have the latest drivers and most >>>>>HP drivers / software are not a "requirement" to have XP functioning. >>>>> >>>>>And Windows Update does not state that a driver is problematic but >>>>>lists out a revised driver provided by Microsoft, which usually might >>>>>be out of date. Rule of thumb, if the driver(s) ain't broken don't >>>>>fix them and stay away from Windows Update driver updates. >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > |