HP LaserJet 5100 Printer series - Manual (Page 22)

14 Chapter 1: Printer Basics
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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, and PCL 6 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
Windows 95



Windows 98



Windows Me
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1. Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition



Windows NT® 4.0



Windows 2000



Windows XP