HP UPD - System Administrator's Guide HP UPD 5.6.5

New features HP UPD v5.6.0
Operating system support change
Added support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
NOTE: UPD Dynamic Mode printing and Job Storage PIN and Encryption only supported for desktop
applications.
New driver initialization
New driver initialization routine to prevent interactive services detection (Session 0) messages.
Policy settings enforced for printing defaults
MPA, UPD AD template, or client side XML policy settings are enforced for printing defaults, and can only be
overridden on a per-job basis.
NOTE: The locked policy settings may not be changed at any time by users.
USB DOT4 printers in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Support for USB DOT4 Direct Connect is not included in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 by default. This
only impacts DOT4 printers, which include most current HP mid-range and high-end HP LaserJet printers.
Composite USB and LEDM USB printers are not impacted (low-end HP LaserJet printers).
NOTE: DOT4 and LEDM are communication protocols used with USB connected printers. DOT4 support is
available by default on Windows operating systems prior to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, such as
Windows 7.
To resolve this issue, HP has developed the “HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communications driver for Windows 8/
Server 2012” which includes a Dot4x32.msi for 32 bit and Dot4x64.msi for 64 bit installations.
The MSI installs the DOT4 components into the driver store. This is the same effect as downloading it from
Windows Update except that it is installed before the hardware is connected. The directory c:\windows\inf
\driverstore lists an oemXX directory that contains the DOT4 components.
NOTE: If two print queues are created for the printer during plug and play and a print queue is connected to
USB001, delete this queue. If there are two queues for the printer and both are connected to the DOT4 port,
delete one of the queues. Only one queue is required for printing.
The HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communications driver for Windows 8/Server 2012 is available through Windows
Update. If the customer has automatic updates enabled, this will be downloaded when a DOT4 printer is
installed. HP recommends downloading the latest driver from www.hp.com so the customer has the latest
fixes and updates.
1. In the Windows 8 default user interface, click Desktop. Server 2012 should boot up to the desktop.
2. Open your internet browser and go to
www.hp.com.
3. Click Support & Drivers at the top of the screen.
4. Click Drivers and Software.
5. Type your product name and model number in the Enter a product name/number search box and then
click the Search button or press Enter.
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