Select the correct printer driver
Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the features of the device and allow the computer to
communicate with the device (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme files
on the CD for additional software and languages.
The device uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and PostScript 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 PS driver for printing from PostScript-based programs, for compatibility with PostScript
Level 3 needs, or for PS flash font support.
Operating system PCL 5 PCL 6 PS 3 emulation
Windows 2000
Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (64-bit)
Mac OS X V10.2 and later
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.
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. The Universal Print Driver is
included on the device CD, under the Optional Software section. 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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