Use the printer driver that best meets your printing needs
You might need to use a different printer driver if the printed page has unexpected lines in graphics,
missing text, missing graphics, incorrect formatting, or substituted fonts.
HP PCL 6 driver
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Provided as the default driver. This driver is automatically installed unless you
select a different one.
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Recommended for all 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
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HP UPD PS driver
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Recommended for printing with Adobe
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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
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Recommended for general office printing in Windows environments
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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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The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the
product to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)
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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
HP UPD PCL 6
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Recommended for printing in all Windows environments
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Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for
most users
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Developed to align with Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for 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
Download additional printer drivers from this Web site:
www.hp.com/go/lj500colorM551_software
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