Streamline printing with a driver compatible with most HP printers.
HP Universal Print Driver is a freeware driver app and developed by Hewlett-Packard for Windows.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of HP Universal Print Driver to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this driver program.
Printer driver for most modern HP printers with network support
The HP Universal Print Driver is a single driver that can be used to support multiple printers from multiple manufacturers.
The utility can be useful in a business setting where multiple printers from different vendors are in use. Instead of having to install a separate driver for each printer, the HP Universal Print Driver can be used to support all of the printers on a network.
It can be used with multiple printers from multiple manufacturers including HP and non-HP printers. It simplified the process of managing multiple printers by allowing users to install a single driver that can be used to support all of the printers on a network.
Features of HP Universal Print Driver
- Automatic configuration: Optimizes printer settings for each job.
- Bi-directional communication: Enhances interaction between PC and printer.
- Color access control: Manages color usage and printing costs.
- Customizable user interface: Tailors the printing experience.
- Dynamic mode: Detects printers on the network automatically.
- Enhanced productivity: Reduces administrative overhead for IT teams.
- Multiple languages: Offers support for different languages.
- PCL 5: Ensures compatibility with older printers.
- PCL 6: Provides support for newer printer models.
- PostScript emulation: Allows printing from PostScript applications.
- Printer status notifications: Keeps users informed of printer conditions.
- Regular updates: Ensures ongoing compatibility and performance improvements.
- Streamlined installation: Simplifies printer setup process.
- Traditional mode: For direct connection to specific printer models.
- Universal compatibility: Works with a variety of HP printers.
Compatibility and License
HP Universal Print Driver is provided under a freeware license on Windows from drivers with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.1.0.25570 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can HP Universal Print Driver run on?
HP Universal Print Driver can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.
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