HP LaserJet 5100 Printer series - Manual (Page 25)

ENWW
Chapter 1: Printer Basics 17
Printer Drivers
Printer drivers access the printer features and allow the computer
to communicate with the printer (via a printer language).
Note Check the ReadMe file provided on the compact disc for additional
software included and supported languages.
Certain printer features are available only from the PCL 6 driver.
See the printer software help for availability of features.
Drivers Included with the Printer
The following printer drivers are included with the printer. The most
recent drivers are available on the Internet. Depending on the
configuration of Windows computers, the installation program for
the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet
access to obtain the latest drivers.
Within the computer installation program, select Typical Install to
install the PCL 5e, PCL 6, and PS drivers. Select Custom Install
to install only the software you prefer, or if you are a network
administrator. Select Minimum Install to install only the PCL 6
driver for basic printing.
PCL 5e PCL 6 PS
1
1. PostScript (PS) printer driver
Windows 95




Windows 98




Windows Me
2
2. Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition




Windows NT® 4.0




Windows 2000




Windows XP




Macintosh computer PPDs are included (page 21).