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HP PCL6 Universal Print Driver manual available for free PDF download: System Administrator Manual
HP PCL6 System Administrator Manual (248 pages)
UNIVERSAL PRINT DRIVER and HP UPD Tools UPD 5.3
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Purpose and Scope
15
Introduction
15
Hp Universal Print Driver System Administrator's Guide Overview (Continued)
16
Conventions Used in this Guide
17
Software Description
19
Introduction
19
System Requirements
20
Software Availability
22
Plan an HP UPD Deployment
23
The Five Steps to a Successful Deployment
23
Initiation and Planning
24
Consider PDL Needs
24
Determine Deployment Objectives
24
Identify Stakeholders
24
Make an Inventory
24
Print Servers or Direct IP
24
Understand Your Printing Requirements and Environment
24
Baseline the System
25
Driver Considerations
25
Environment and Network Compatibility
25
Pre-Configuration, Policy and Access Requirements
25
Risk Management
25
Choose an Installation Method
26
Create a List of Required Drivers
26
Driver Pre-Configuration
26
Key Deployment Decisions
26
Estimate Time Requirements
27
Manage the HP UPD with HP MPA or Active Directory Group Policy
27
Traditional and Dynamic Mode
27
Communication and Training
28
Conducting a Pilot
28
Testing and Evaluation
28
Deploy to Production
28
Pre-Configure the Default Settings and Print Policy for HP UPD
29
Configure the HP UPD Default Settings Using Install.exe During Driver Installation
30
Configure the HP UPD Default Settings And/Or Print Policy Using the HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA)
30
Configure the HP UPD Default Settings And/Or Print Policy Using Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
31
Pre-Configure the HP UPD Default Settings Using HP Driver Configuration Utility
32
Pre-Configure the HP UPD Default Settings Using HP Driver Deployment Utility (DDU)
33
Configure the HP UPD Default Settings after Driver Installation in Driver Preferences
34
Manage Default Settings and Print Policy with HP MPA for HP UPD
34
Manage Default Settings with Active Directory Templates for HP UPD in Dynamic or Traditional Mode (with Direct IP or USB)
34
Manage Printer Default Settings
34
Overview of Configurable Functions and Pre-Configuration Utilities
35
Install and Uninstall of the HP UPD
37
Install or Upgrade HP UPD Version 5.1 and Later
38
Determine the HP UPD Version Installed
38
Microsoft Windows Driver Architecture
38
HP UPD Installation Methods
39
HP UPD Supported Upgrades
39
Explanation of Driver Name
41
Download and Unzip the HP UPD Installation Files
43
Installation Methods and Environments
43
Method 1: Windows Client/Server Using the Add Printer Wizard
43
Method 2: Windows Client/Server Using the Install.exe Wizard
45
Method 3: Windows Client/Server Using the Command Prompt (Install.exe with Switches)
45
Default Settings and Changes Are Not Managed
46
Manage Default Settings with Active Directory Templates
46
Manage Default Settings with HP MPA
46
Managing Printer Default Settings
46
Available Options When Installing by Command Prompt
47
Discontinued Options in Install.exe
50
Method 4: Windows Client/Server: Use Point and Print
53
Method 5: Windows Client/Server: Use the HP Web Jetadmin Print Queue Creation
53
Hardware First Installation
54
Method 6: Create a Driver Instance Via Plug and Play
54
Software First (Unattended) Installation
54
Environment A: Windows Cluster Server Environment
55
Method 7: Other Supported Microsoft Driver Installation Methods
55
Alternative Install with Printer Automatic Configuration Disabled
56
Environment B: Windows Terminal Server/Citrix Environment
57
Known Limitations of the HP UPD When Used for Auto– Created Printers or Redirected Printers with Client Printers that Are Directly Attached
57
Versions of Terminal Server and Citrix Supported by HP
57
Environment C: Novell
58
Install the HP UPD in a Novell Environment
58
Ndps
59
Best Practices — Upgrade
60
Driver Upgrade Steps
61
Uninstall the HP UPD
63
HP UPD Administrative Features
65
Custom Media Support Increased from 5 to 10
66
Encrypt Job Option Ensures End-To-End Print Job Security
66
Install.exe /M no Longer Requires Driver Name
66
Install.exe /S Can Specify Virtual Node (Cluster Install)
66
New Features HP UPD 5.3.1
66
New Updatenow.exe Tool Can Update Printer Configuration
66
New Features HP UPD 5.2.5
67
Cartridge Life Tracking
68
Face-Up and Face-Down Option Enhanced
68
Install.exe /Gcfm Added
68
Lock Watermarks Via Driver Configuration Tools
68
New Features HP UPD 5.2
68
Photo Printing Shortcut Sets Color Treatment Correctly for Microsoft Office Applications in Vector Path
68
Support Added for 3-Hole Punch Accessory for LJ9065
68
Edgeline Printing Updated
69
Grayscale ON/OFF Central Policy Added
69
Install.exe /? (Help) Updated
69
Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Installation Updated
69
Easy Print Quality for Monochrome
70
Lock PIN Printing
70
Manual Duplexing Enabled for Certain, Older Products
70
New Features HP UPD 5.1
70
New Paper Size Supported
70
Retain Settings During Upgrade
70
Create and Edit Shortcuts with the HP Driver Configuration Utility
71
Installation to Allow HP UPD Version Control (Traditional Mode Installations)
71
Printing to Unsupported Products Enabled by Default
71
New Features HP UPD 5.0
71
Custom Media Types Recognized by the HP UPD
72
Username Added to Watermark Selections
72
Global Per Machine Policy Management
73
HP Easycolor
73
Manually Configure Product Settings
73
New Features HP UPD 4.7
73
Pinless Private Printing
74
Cache Printer Settings
75
Eco-Print (Two-Sided Printing) Shortcut
75
HP Web Jetadmin Language Monitor Support
75
Job Separator
75
Access and Configure the Job Storage Feature
76
How the HP UPD Works with Job Storage
76
Job Storage and PIN Printing
76
Pre-Configure Job Storage Capabilities
77
Device Automatic Configuration Defined
78
Printer Automatic Configuration
78
Automatic Printer Configuration Status
79
User Interface
80
Command Line Interface
82
Disabling Printer Automatic Configuration
84
Automatic Configuration Disabled
85
Automatic Configuration Enabled
85
Benefits Comparison
85
Default Capabilities Without Automatic Configuration
85
Steps to Disable the Printer Automatic Configuration
86
Communication Protocols
87
Printer Automatic Configuration Services
87
Can the HP UPD Print to the Target Device
88
Steps to Disable
88
Steps to Remove
88
Symptoms When Printer Automatic Configuration Fails
88
Troubleshooting
88
After Running "Update Now" Were Expected Results Returned
89
Is the HP UPD Printer Defined with Printer Auto Configuration Enabled
89
Printer and the Target Printing Device
89
Distinguish if Target Product Is Communicating Bidirectional for Printer Auto Configuration Via HTTP or SNMP
90
Troubleshoot Network Connection/Port
90
Install and Test a New Print Queue
91
Is the Network Congested
91
Introduction
95
Use HP Universal Print Drivers
95
Configure HP UPD Dynamic Mode Settings
96
Dynamic Mode
96
Traditional Mode
96
Universal Print Driver Modes
96
Change General HP UPD Settings
97
Change the Settings for the HP UPD
97
Change Device Verification Settings (Number 5 on Figure 7.1)
98
Change Driver Properties (Print Job Preferences)
98
Change Driver Properties While Printing
98
Change Driver Properties from the Printers and Faxes Folder
99
Help
99
Print Using the HP UPD
99
Print Using the HP UPD in Dynamic Mode
99
Dynamic Mode Options – Default Configuration
100
Use Dynamic Mode
100
Find a Printer (Figure 7.1 Item 3)
101
Select a Recently Used Printer (Figure 7.1 Item 1)
101
Enter a Print Address
102
Print Using the HP UPD in Traditional Mode
103
Search for Network Printers
103
Search for Print Shares
103
Add a Printer to Printers and Faxes Folder from Within the Printers and Faxes Folder
104
Add a Printer to the Printers and Faxes Folder
104
Add a Printer to the Printers Folder Using the Dynamic Mode User Interface
104
Organize the Recently Used Printers List
105
Manage the HP UPD Using HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA) and Active Directory Group Policy
107
Manage the HP UPD Using HP MPA
108
Introduction
108
HP MPA Version Information
108
Supported HP MPA Versions
108
Supported Environments for Managing the HP UPD
109
Install and Uninstall the HP MPA Software
109
HP MPA Software Requirements
110
Back up the HP MPA Software
112
Install the HP MPA Software
112
Software Availability
112
Uninstall the HP MPA Software
112
Uninstall HP MPA Using Add/Remove Programs
113
Uninstall HP MPA Using HP Managed Printing Admin Setup Wizard
113
Access HP MPA
113
Classic Interface
113
Graphic Interface
114
Use HP Managed Print Policies (Mpps)
117
Create a New MPP
118
Usemode Settings
119
Default Print Settings
122
Color Access Settings
124
User Search Capabilities
125
Status & Supplies Notification Settings
127
Basic MPP Settings
128
Update an MPP
129
Associate Mpls with an MPP
130
Duplicate an Existing MPP
130
Edit an Existing MPP
130
Associate User Groups with an MPP
131
Remove an Existing MPP
132
Use HP Managed Printer Lists (Mpls)
132
Auto Printer Discovery
134
Create a New MPL
134
Manual Printer Entry
138
Associate an MPL with an MPP
141
Edit an Existing MPL
141
Duplicate an Existing MPL
142
Manage the MPL View
142
Select a View
142
Advanced View Settings
148
Create a New Virtual Printer
149
Manage Virtual Printers
149
Edit Existing Virtual Printer
150
Remove an Existing MPL
150
Remove Printers from an MPL
150
Create a New User Group
151
Use User Groups
151
Associate a User Group with a MPP
152
Edit an Existing User Group
152
Remove a User Group
152
Using MPP and MPL Xml Files Directly to Manage HP UPD
152
Use Install.exe to Assign Mpps and Mpls
153
Using /Aml Switch to Point the HP UPD to a Printer List Xml File
153
The HP Managed Print Policies XML File Format
154
The HP Managed Printer Lists XML File Format
160
Defining Custom Mpls from the Manager Print Policy (MPP)
164
Install Template on Windows Server 2003 and Server 2008 Using Microsoft Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
165
Install the HP UPD Active Directory Administrative Template
165
Manage the HP UPD with Active Directory Group Policy
165
Supported HP UPD Versions
165
Use HP Active Directory Group Policy Versus HP MPA to Manage HP UPD Policies
165
Remove the HP UPD Administrative Template
166
Configure Policies with the HP UPD Active Directory Administrative Template
167
Enable Active Directory Group Policy for HP UPD for a New or Existing HP UPD Installation
167
For Existing Installations of the HP UPD
167
For New Installations of the HP UPD When an HP Active Directory Template Is Installed
167
Upgrade the HP UPD Administrative Template
167
Usemode Settings
168
Default Print Settings
170
Color Access Control
171
Status Notification Pop-Ups
172
User Search Capabilities
172
Job Accounting
173
Job Delivery
173
Implement HP Managed Printer Lists (Mpls) Within the HP UPD Active Directory Template File
175
Managed Printer List Settings
175
MPP Information Settings
175
Functional Test
176
Registry Population
176
Verification and Troubleshooting
176
Final Test
177
Manage Status Notification Pop-Ups
179
Appendix A Manage Status Notification Pop–Ups
180
Description and Benefits
180
How the SNP Works
180
SNP Default Behavior
180
HP Special Offers Program
181
Use Device Settings Tab in the Property Page to Enable or Disable SNP
182
Manage the SNP with the HP Driver Configuration Utility
183
Use the Pop-Up Window to Enable/Disable SNP
183
Manage SNP through Registry Settings
184
Manage SNP with HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA)
184
Create Multi-Layered MPL (Graphical) Views
187
Appendix B Create Multi-Layered MPL (Graphical) Views
188
Create the Graphical Views
188
Create Clickable Image Maps
188
Create the Managed Printer List
188
Create the Web
189
Publish the Web
189
Link Your Web
190
Use the MPA Tool
190
Use the Active Directory Administrative Template
191
View Results
191
Third-Party Articles and Windows Printing Background
193
Appendix C Third-Party Articles and Windows Printing Background
194
Frequently Asked Questions
197
Driver Installation and Configuration
197
Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions
198
Driver Policy
200
Operating System
201
HP UPD Deployment Worksheet
203
General Information
203
Port and Protocol Information
203
Appendix E HP UPD Deployment Worksheet
204
Print Server Environment
204
Print Server Information
204
Goals
205
Set up New Server that Has New Queue Names
205
Point and Print Client Information
207
Direct IP Printing
207
General Client Information
207
Goal
208
Upgrade-Drivers
208
Upgrade-Settings Configuration
208
HP UPD/HP MPA/AD Customized Options
209
Appendix F HP UPD Deployment Flowcharts
212
Start
212
Choose PDL: (PCL 5, PCL 6 or PS)
212
Citrix Environment
213
Direct IP Printing
213
Microsoft Windows Print Server
213
Novell Environment
213
Client Driver Deployment and Software Distribution Systems
214
Update Server/Replace Server
215
Client Printing
217
Policy
219
Add/New Queues
221
Create Queues
223
Ports and Protocols
226
Replace Drivers
228
Versioning of Printer Driver Shared Files
229
Automating the Process through Scripting
233
Glossary of Terms
235
Appendix G Glossary of Terms
236
Symptoms
239
Printer Driver
239
Appendix H Support Information to Collect
240
Environment Specifications
240
Printer Information
242
Application
243
Files to Collect
243
Index
245
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