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New features in HP UPD v5.6.0
OS support change
Added: Support for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012R2
NOTE: UPD Dynamic Mode printing and Job Storage PIN and Encryption are only supported for desktop applications.
New Features
Added support for new products
New driver initialization
Policy settings enforced for printing defaults
USB DOT4 driver for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012R2
New driver initialization
New driver initialization routine to prevent interactive services detection (Session 0) messages.
Policy settings enforced for printing defaults
MPA, HP 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 driver for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012R2
Support for USB DOT4 Direct Connect is not included in Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012R2 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 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012R2, such as
Windows 7.
To resolve this issue, HP has developed the “HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communications driver for Windows 8/8.1 and
Server 2012/2012R2” 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 8/8.1 and Server 2012/2012R2 is available
through Windows Update. If the customer has automatic updates enabled, it 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 8/8.1 default user interface, click Desktop. Server 2012/2012R2 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.
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