Windows 7 and PCL5

[StuartC2006]

I need to purchase a desktop printer which can talk to a Schneider HMIDT732 HMI which has a windows 7 embedded driver.

Schneider have advised that prior to obtaining the printer I need to check with the manufacturer of the Printer that it supports a Windows 7 Embedded operating system and printer driver PCL5

Would all HP printers accomodate this requirement. Looking to spend between £50-200

[ShlomiL]

Hi,

Not all HP printers accommodate this requirement, only selected HP Laserjet Pro or HP Officejet Pro printers support the PCL5 print language and almost afraid no current products support a such, PCL5 is supported by older models and been quite discontinued.

current HP product supports PCL XL (PCL6) or Postscript only

Also be aware that a Windows 7 embedded is a highly customized operating system version, none HP software applications officially support Windows 7 embedded and this highly depends on your OS customization features, your OS provider will be able to tell you what is supported or not, as it is unknown which Windows 7 features are included in your OS and the HP software is provided as-is.

The only current model I could find at hp.co.uk to match the price range and support PCL5 is the following (a single function monochrome USB only printer) HP LaserJet P2035 Printer Black & White Printer:

https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=CE461A&opt=B19&sel=PRN

You may also look for older models remain in stock, used, etc. but knowing your needs would be much help (e.g. monochrome or color, duplex printing needs, a printer only, with a copier or fax, USB or network, etc.)

HP UPD 6.1.0 was the latest version to support PCL5, it can be downloaded below for 32 or 64 bit OS:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/UPD/hp-upd-6.1.0.20062/

Please consider this information, there might be surprises with Windows 7 embedded to lack of features from your customized operating system.

Shlomi