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Select the correct printer driver, Universal printer drivers, Driver Autoconfiguration

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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). The device uses the PCL 5, 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 Windows XP (32-bit)2 PCL 5 PCL 6 PS 3 emulation Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 (64-bit) Mac OS X V10.2 and later 1 Not all features are available from all drivers or operating systems. 2 For Windows XP (64-bit), download the PCL 6 driver from www.hp.com/go/ljm5039mfp_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. 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 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). ENWW Device software 9

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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).
The device uses the PCL 5, 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 system
1
PCL 5
PCL 6
PS 3 emulation
Windows XP (32-bit)
2
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (64-bit)
Mac OS X V10.2 and later
1
Not all features are available from all drivers or operating systems.
2
For Windows XP (64-bit), download the PCL 6 driver from
www.hp.com/
go/ljm5039mfp_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.
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 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).
ENWW
Device software
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