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Chapter 1: Printer Basics 15
Printer Drivers
Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer
to communicate with the printer (via a printer language).
Note
Check the ReadMe file provided on the compact disc for additional
software included and supported languages.
Certain printer features are available only from the PCL 6 driver.
See the printer software help for availability of features.
Drivers Included with the Printer
The following printer drivers are included with the printer. The most
recent drivers are available on the Internet. Depending on the
configuration of Windows computers, the installation program for
the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet
access to obtain the latest drivers.
Within the computer installation program, select Typical Install to
install the PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PS drivers and HP FontSmart. Select
Custom Install to install only the software you prefer, or if you are
a network administrator. Select Minimum Install to install only the
PCL 6 driver for basic printing.
1. Hewlett-Packard’s PostScript Level 1 Emulation for Windows 3.1x;
Level 2 Emulation for all other operating systems.
2. The PCL 5e driver is available from the Internet. (See the HP support
pages at the front of this user’s guide.)
PCL 5e PCL 6 PS
1
Windows 3.1x
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Windows 95
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Windows NT 3.51
2
✓
Windows NT 4.0
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Macintosh computer PPDs are included (page 21).