HP LaserJet M4345 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 23)

Select the correct printer driver
Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the device features and allow the computer to
communicate with the device (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme
files on the device CD for additional software and languages.
The device uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and HP postscript level 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 HP postscript level 3 emulation driver for printing from postscript level 3 emulation
needs, or for postscript flash font support.
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. The Universal Print
Driver is included on the device CD, under the Optional Software section. 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 2000 and
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).
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