PCM files for HP Universal Printing PCL 5 fail to install

PCM files fail to install at Printer Properties \ Device Settings \ External Fonts \ Properties.
PCM files are found, font names are displayed, fonts move to "Installed Fonts" box,
but there are no error messages when I click OK.
When returning to External Fonts \ Properties, no fonts have been installed.
Looking for docs on required PCM file format, too.
TIA, Pete

I work for Troygroup. Pete's question has a very simple answer. If this is Windows 7, disable UAC. You can re-enable UAC once the PCM files are installed.
If this is Windows 8, it is a bit trickier. In addition to UAC you must also click on an administration button (with the shield icon) from within the driver. I usually click the one under the sharing tab in the driver, however this requires printer sharing to be turned off in order to see this button.
If you run into this problem on Windows 8 and have trouble send me an email: [email protected]
The best way to install Troys fonts as of 2014 is to use the MICR Printer Installer that we put together. It disables UAC, installs a printer and the PCM files. You can get this from the Troygroup website.

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