Get Rid of the PCL XL Error with 123.hp.com/setup

The PCL XL Error can be frustrating to the core. It is one of those errors that pop ups suddenly in between a task. This error generally occurs when multiple documents are sent for printing, and an issue of driver corruption and printer settings glitch pops up. In this blog,123.hp.com will provide you with  a list of things that you can do to sail through the PCL XL error and resume with your work in full force again.

 

Update your HP Printer Driver

It is a possibility that your printer drivers have become a thing of the past, and the latest drivers are required for your printer to work perfectly. Updating printers is the first step that you should undertake. The latest drivers will be available on the official website, where you need to search the model of your printer, choose the version of the Operating System that your PC/laptop runs on and download the latest drivers. Once downloaded, click on the downloaded file, the stup will start. Read through the instructions and press the next button until the installation starts. Restart your system after the drivers are installed completely.

This might get a bit tricky because the information needed to undertake this process is quite particular. If you hit any roadblock whilst searching for the driver needed, don't think twice before connecting with 123.hp/setup.

 

Change the Printing Settings

• There is a chance that printer configurations are causing the problem of PCL XL error. A slight change in parameters can work like a charm in a scenario like this. To do this follow the following steps
• Open Control Panel, you can search for it using the “Search” tool of you OS;
• In the Control Panel, select the option of Devices and Printers;
• Right click on the printer that is causing you the issue, and go to the “Advanced” Tab;
• Here, change “TrueType Font” to “Download as Soft Font” and set “Send True Type” as “Bitmap” to “Enabled”; and
• Click on “Apply”, and then click on “Save”, restart your system and printer after making these changes.

Bonus Method

• This is a trick that is worth a shot. Try this first, as it might end up solving your issue without going through the hassles. Here are the steps
• Open  File Explorer, and go to C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64\3;
• Apply the filter of file type under this folder with the .gpd extension by clicking the down arrow next to Type;
• Select the GPD file, and Rename all these files with a .gpd extension;
• *make sure that all the files are backed up, just in case things go awry; and
• Save the changes that you made and restart your PC.

This should resolve the issue, if it still persists then feel free to contact 123.hp.com/setup.