Universal Print Driver (UPD) – Universal driver download for use by customers that require print-only softwareįeatures or for use by system administrators Plug and Play driver or package – Host-based driver that can be installed via USB only. Similar to the Basic PCL6 driver, this driver is available only from Also known as a Plug and Play driver because it can be installed via USB only. Enables more advanced software functionality than the drivers included In-OS It is a custom driver created for host-based printers to provideįeatures. Can be installed via USB or network.īasic Host-based – Host-based drivers use the computer's (host's) resources to process print commands Enables moreĭrivers included In-OS or Windows Update. This download, available only from can be used to provide basic print or print/scan software features. Or is available for download from Can be installed via USB or network.īasic PCL6 driver – PCL6 drivers use the printer's resources (internal processor and memory) to processĬreated for select printers that support PCL 6. Recommended where available, the Full solution is either included on the HP Windows Including full printer software functionalityĪnd the most advanced features available for the printer, and does not require additional

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Full solution – The Full solution is custom drivers and/or software created for select printers.

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