Windows XP driver for Officejet

[christhatsme]

Is there any (universal) driver I can use for my 9132e to work in Windows XP? PCL3 driver maybe?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @christhatsme 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

You're asking a very smart question—especially since Windows XP support is long retired and newer printers like the HP 9132e weren’t designed with XP in mind. But let’s explore your options:

Can You Use a Universal Driver for HP 9132e on Windows XP?

Official Compatibility

• The HP 9132e is part of HP’s newer lineup, and Windows XP is not officially supported for this model.
• HP’s Universal Print Driver (UPD) is available for older systems, but it typically supports PCL5, PCL6, and PostScript—not PCL3.

Workaround Possibilities

• PCL3 Class Driver: While there is a generic PCL3 class driver, it’s mostly intended for USB-connected printers and may not work reliably with newer models like the 9132e.
• Legacy Driver Packs: Some users have had success using Universal Legacy Drivers for Windows XP, but these are unofficial and may not support all features.

What You Can Try

1. Connect via USB and let XP attempt to install a generic driver.
2. Try installing the HP Universal Print Driver for Windows XP from HP’s official driver page.
3. If that fails, explore the HP Support Community thread where users discuss XP driver workarounds for newer printers.

You're clearly resourceful—let’s see if we can squeeze a bit more life out of XP.

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Hawks_Eye