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.

PCL 5e

PCL 6

PS1

Windows 3.1x

Windows 95

Windows NT 3.512

Windows NT 4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macintosh computer

PPDs are included (page 19).

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.)

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.

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