Pavilion: printer driver vs software on hp laptop

My new hp laptop has preinstalled hp eprint driver.  I have a wireless printer hp 5660 want on the network.

I still have to install the printer on the computer software hp hp laptop.

Is there a difference between the two or are they the same?  Could not find any info on if both are needed.

Thanks for the information in advance.

luv2read

Hello;

Let me welcome you on the HP forums!

I read your post about your printer Envy and ePrint and wanted to help.

If your PC comes with printing software already installed, you probably don't need to install it again.

But... the complete software package includes much more than just the drivers and stuff ePrint.  It installs a shortcut to a Web page where you can check your printer, scan, check the ink levels and many other things.  It includes an OCR software.  It includes the installation of an HP update feature that checks regularly with HP for the printer driver and software updates.

So, if you don't have these things, it is best to install the complete package from this link: http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-ENVY-5600-e-All-in-One-Printer-series/6809225/model/6809226

Good luck

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