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Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the device features and allow the computer to communicate
with the device (using a printer language).
The device uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation printer description language
(PDL) drivers.
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Use the PCL 6 printer driver for the best overall performance.
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Use the PCL 5 printer driver for general office printing.
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Use the HP postscript level 3 emulation driver for printing from postscript level 3 emulation needs,
or for postscript flash font support.
Universal printer drivers
The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows includes separate HP postscript level 3 emulation
and HP PCL 5 versions of a single driver that provides access to almost any HP device while providing
system administrator with tools to manage devices more effectively. For more information, go to
www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS level 3 emulation drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for device accessories at the time of installation.
Some accessories that the Driver Autoconfiguration supports are the duplexing unit, optional paper
trays, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
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