Drivers – HP LaserJet 9000 Printer series User Manual
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1 The basics
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Helpful software for increased flexibility
Drivers
Drivers provide access to the product features and allow the computer to communicate with the product (by using a product
language).
Drivers included with the product
The most recent drivers are available at
Depending on the configuration of Windows-based
computers, the installation program for the software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latest
drivers.
Choose the right driver for your needs
Choose a driver based on the way you use the product.
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Use the PCL 6 driver to take full advantage of the product features. The PCL 6 driver is recommended unless backward
compatibility with previous PCL drivers or older products is necessary.
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Use the PCL 5e driver if you want print results to look comparable to those from older products, or for font dual inline
memory module (DIMM) support.
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Use the PS driver for compatibility with PostScript Level 3 needs.
The product automatically switches between PS and PCL printer languages.
For the Macintosh, use the Apple LaserWriter 8.6 or later printer driver, which is a PS driver.
PCL 5e
PCL 6
PS
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a.
PostScript (PS) Level 3 emulation is referred to as PS throughout this user guide.
Windows 9X and Windows Me
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Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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Macintosh computer
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b.
Only PostScript Printer Description (PPDs) files are included. (See
“PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs)
and Printer Dialog Extension (PDEs)” on page 19
). If you need the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver, it comes
with the Macintosh operating system (OS) or can be obtained directly from Apple.
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