{"id":78792,"date":"2026-08-28T21:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivernew.com\/?p=78792"},"modified":"2026-08-28T21:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:39:51","slug":"installing-the-hp-laserjet-5200-5200n-5200tn-and-5200dtn-driver-in-windows-11-and-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivernew.com\/?p=78792","title":{"rendered":"Installing the HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn Driver in Windows 11 and Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

The HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn are A3 monochrome laser printers that can use the HP Universal Print Driver (HP UPD). All the listed models belong to the same series and use the same driver, but they differ in network capabilities, the availability of an additional tray, and automatic two-sided printing.<\/p>\n

Below are separate step-by-step instructions for Windows 11 and Windows 10, as well as solutions for the most common errors: \u201cDriver is unavailable,\u201d a missing USB001 or DOT4_001 port, an incorrect network port, stuck print jobs, a missing A3 paper size, and PCL XL errors.<\/p>\n

Drivers can be downloaded from the official HP LaserJet 5200 series page<\/a><\/p>\n

Important for Windows 11 ARM64.<\/strong> For an ARM-based computer, download the separate HP UPD PCL 6 ARM64 package from the HP website or use a compatible ARM64 driver from Windows Update. x64\/AMD64 drivers cannot be installed on such a computer.<\/div>\n

Models Covered by These Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/th>\nConnection<\/th>\nAdditional Features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HP LaserJet 5200<\/td>\nUSB; network connection with an optional HP Jetdirect<\/td>\nAn additional tray and duplex unit could be installed separately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP LaserJet 5200n<\/td>\nUSB and built-in Ethernet<\/td>\nAn additional tray and duplex unit could be installed separately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP LaserJet 5200tn<\/td>\nUSB and built-in Ethernet<\/td>\nStandard 500-sheet Tray 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HP LaserJet 5200dtn<\/td>\nUSB and built-in Ethernet<\/td>\nStandard Tray 3 and automatic two-sided printing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The primary option for regular printing is HP Universal Printing PCL 6<\/strong>. If you encounter PCL XL errors, garbled characters, or problems with older software, you can install the exact HP LaserJet 5200 Series PCL 5<\/strong> driver through Windows Update. Do not select HP LaserJet 5200L Series PCL 5<\/strong>: it is intended for the separate 5200L model.<\/p>\n

Installing the HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn in Windows 11 via USB<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Remove the Automatically Added Printer<\/h3>\n

If the printer has not yet been connected to this computer, proceed to the next step. If the USB cable has already been connected and Windows tried to install the device automatically, first remove the print queue that was created.<\/p>\n

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  1. Disconnect the printer’s USB cable from the computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Open Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 Bluetooth & devices \u2192 Printers & scanners<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Select HP LaserJet 5200 or a nonworking printer instance with a similar name.<\/li>\n
  4. Click Remove<\/strong> and confirm the removal.<\/li>\n
  5. If the list contains several nonworking instances of the printer, remove each one. Do not remove other printers.<\/li>\n
  6. Restart the computer, leaving the USB cable disconnected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Check the System Type<\/h3>\n
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    1. Open Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 About<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Find the System type<\/strong> line.<\/li>\n
    3. If a 64-bit Intel or AMD processor is listed, use the upd-pcl6-win11-x64-8.2.0.26819.zip<\/strong> driver. If an ARM-based processor is listed, download the ARM64 version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 3: Download and Extract the Driver<\/h3>\n
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      1. Do not connect the printer’s USB cable to the computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Download the driver from the direct link: https:\/\/ftp.hp.com\/pub\/softlib\/software13\/printers\/UPD\/upd-pcl6-win11-x64-8.2.0.26819.zip<\/a>.<\/li>\n
      3. Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select Extract All<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. Specify a separate folder and click Extract<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Step 4: Install the Driver in USB Plug and Play Mode<\/h3>\n
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        1. Make sure the USB cable is still disconnected from the computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        2. Open the extracted folder.<\/li>\n
        3. Right-click Install.exe<\/strong> and select Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        4. Click Yes<\/strong> in the User Account Control window.<\/li>\n
        5. Accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.<\/li>\n
        6. Select USB mode \u2014 Plug and Play<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        7. Leave the option to add HP Universal Printing PCL 6<\/strong> to the Windows driver store enabled.<\/li>\n
        8. If the installer offers to remove all older versions of HP Universal Print Driver, clear this check box. Removal may affect other installed HP printers; it is required only when resolving a confirmed conflict with an older driver.<\/li>\n
        9. Click Next<\/strong> and wait for the files to be copied.<\/li>\n
        10. When the installer prompts you to connect the device, plug the USB cable directly into the computer. The printer must be turned on and in the Ready state.<\/li>\n
        11. Wait for the printer to be detected and setup to finish. Do not disconnect the cable during installation.<\/li>\n
        12. Click Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          In the device list, the printer may be named HP Universal Printing PCL 6<\/strong> rather than HP LaserJet 5200. This is normal for the universal driver. If necessary, you can rename the print queue after verifying that printing works.<\/p>\n

          Step 5: Check the Printer in Windows 11<\/h3>\n
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          1. Open Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 Bluetooth & devices \u2192 Printers & scanners<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          2. Select the installed printer.<\/li>\n
          3. Open Printer properties<\/strong>. Do not confuse this item with the regular \u201cPrinting preferences\u201d window.<\/li>\n
          4. On the General<\/strong> tab, click Print Test Page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If the test page prints correctly, proceed to the section on configuring the tray and two-sided printing. If you encounter problems, use the additional installation methods and recommendations below.<\/p>\n

            Windows 11: Installing the Exact PCL 5 Driver Through Windows Update<\/h3>\n

            This method is useful if the universal PCL 6 driver does not install, produces a PCL XL error, or prints incorrectly from older software.<\/p>\n

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            1. Connect the powered-on printer via USB and wait 30\u201360 seconds for Windows to create a port.<\/li>\n
            2. Open Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 Bluetooth & devices \u2192 Printers & scanners<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            3. Click Add device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            4. Wait for the search to finish, then click Add manually<\/strong> next to the message indicating that the printer is not listed.<\/li>\n
            5. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings<\/strong> and click Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            6. Select Use an existing port<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            7. For a direct USB connection, select USB001<\/strong> or DOT4_001<\/strong>. If neither port is available, cancel the wizard and follow the recommendations in the \u201cNo USB001 or DOT4_001 Port\u201d section below.<\/li>\n
            8. In the manufacturer and model selection window, click Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            9. Wait for the list to update. This may take several minutes, and the window may appear unresponsive.<\/li>\n
            10. Select HP<\/strong> in the left column and HP LaserJet 5200 Series PCL 5<\/strong> in the right column.<\/li>\n
            11. If Windows reports that the driver is already installed, first choose to use the driver that is currently installed. Replace it only if it is corrupted or there is a clear conflict.<\/li>\n
            12. Enter a descriptive name, such as HP LaserJet 5200 PCL 5<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            13. If the printer does not need to be used from other computers, select Do not share this printer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            14. Complete the wizard and print a test page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Windows 11: Manual Installation from the INF File<\/h3>\n

              This method can be used if the USB001 or DOT4_001 port already exists but the automatic installer does not create a print queue.<\/p>\n

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              1. Open the manual printer addition wizard and select the existing USB001 or DOT4_001 port.<\/li>\n
              2. In the driver selection window, click Have Disk<\/strong>, then Browse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              3. Open the folder containing the extracted HP UPD and select the hpcu360u.inf<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n
              4. Select HP Universal Printing PCL 6<\/strong> and complete the wizard.<\/li>\n
              5. Open the properties of the printer that was created and print a test page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Installation from the INF file creates a queue on an existing port, but it does not always resolve missing USB\/DOT4 components. If Windows has not created the port, use USB Plug and Play mode.<\/p>\n

                Below is a short video demonstrating how to install a driver manually using \u201cHave Disk…\u201d The video is not specific to any printer model, but it demonstrates the installation process itself.<\/p>\n