HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 series - Supported print drivers (Windows)

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Supported print drivers (Windows)

Print drivers provide access to the product printing system. The following print drivers are available at

www.hp.com/go/ljmfpM521series_software

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HP PCL 6 driver

Provided as the default driver on the in-box CD. This driver is automatically
installed unless you select a different one.

Recommended for all Windows environments

Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-feature support for
most users

Developed to align with the Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for the
best speed in Windows environments

Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs
that are based on PCL 5

HP UPD PS driver

Recommended for printing with Adobe

®

software programs or with other

highly graphics-intensive software programs

Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for postscript
flash font support

HP UPD PCL 5

Recommended for general office printing in Windows environments

Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP LaserJet products

The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs

The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the
product to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)

Designed for use in corporate Windows environments to provide a single
driver for use with multiple product models

Preferred when printing to multiple product models from a mobile Windows
computer

HP UPD PCL 6

Recommended for printing in all Windows environments

Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for
most users

Developed to align with Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for best
speed in Windows environments

Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs
that are based on PCL 5