- Hewlett-Packard Printer User Manual

Supported printer drivers (Windows)
Printer drivers provide access to the product features and allow the computer to communicate with the
product (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme files on the product CD for
additional software and languages.
HP PCL 6 driver description
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Installs from the Add Printer wizard
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Provided as the default driver
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Recommended for printing in all supported Windows environments
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Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-feature support for most users
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Developed to align with the Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for the best speed in
Windows environments
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Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs that are based on
PCL 5
HP UPD PS driver description
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Available for download from the Web at
www.hp.com/support/ljcolorm251series
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Recommended for printing with Adobe
®
software programs or with other highly graphics-intensive
software programs
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Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for postscript flash font support
HP UPD PCL 5 driver description
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Available for download from the Web at
www.hp.com/support/ljcolorm251series
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Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet products
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The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs
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Designed for use in corporate Windows environments to provide a single driver for use with
multiple printer models
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Preferred when printing to multiple printer models from a mobile Windows computer
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