Printer software

The printing-system software is included with the printer. See the getting started guide for installation instructions.

The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers for access to the printer features and communication with the computer.

NOTE For a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software, go to www.hp.com/go/ lj5200_software.

Printer drivers

Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme files on the printer CD for additional software and languages.

The HP LaserJet 5200 printer uses the PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PostScript 3 emulation printer description language (PDL) drivers.

●Use the PCL 6 printer driver for the best overall performance.

●Use the PCL 5 printer driver for general office printing.

●Use the PS driver for printing from PostScript-based programs, for compatibility with PostScript Level 3 needs, or for PS flash font support.

Operating system1

PCL 5e

PCL 6

PS 3 emulation

Windows 98, Windows Millennium (Me)

Windows 20002

Windows XP (32-bit)3

Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)

Windows Server 2003 (64-bit)

Mac OS X V10.2 and later

1Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems.

2For Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), download the PCL 5 driver from www.hp.com/go/lj5200_software.

3For Windows XP (64-bit), download the PCL 6 driver from www.hp.com/go/lj5200_software.

The printer drivers include online Help that has instructions for common printing tasks and also describes the buttons, checkboxes, and drop-down lists that are in the printer driver.

Driver Autoconfiguration

The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5e drivers for Windows and the PS drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP feature automatic discovery and driver configuration for printer 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). If the environment supports

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