Printer software problem

[ejkalt]

Hi, I just got a new hp 5850 printer. I went to install the software with it but when I open the CD and click on the file. The powerbook does not recognize what application to use when opening the software and requests that I pick one. I am new to mac so I have no idea what to pick. I went on hp website and downloaded the software and the same thing happend. Please help me fix this. Thanks so much.

[bousozoku]

Forgive me for asking but you are starting the Mac OS X version of the software, right?

I came up with this page for the driver software: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?product=305980&sw_lang=8&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&os=219

What kind of file are you trying to use? Is it a .dmg, .sit, .bin, or something else? The first is covered by Disk Utility, the second and third by Stuffit Expander.

[ejkalt]

Hey, you were right. I just installed the right software mac ox10. Now, it's a wireless printer do you know how I make my computer connect to it? Thanks

[bousozoku]

I don't have any wireless devices so I'm not sure but here is my guess:

Go into the Utilities folder within the Applications folder.

Launch Printer Setup Utility.

Click on Add printer... in the toolbar.

It should ask you for a type as should in the screenprint I made. It may default to Rendezvous, which should find it without any help. You may need to select a type though.

It should identify all printers available for that type. Choose the correct one.