HP 2605dn Print Drivers - User Manual

UNIVERSAL PRINT DRIVER (PCL5/PCL6/PS) and HP UPD Tools
UNIVERSAL PRINT DRIVER (PCL5/PCL6/PS) and HP UPD Tools
System Administrator’s Guide
HP UPD 5.3

HP 2605dn Print Drivers Specifications

General

Compatibility	Mac OS X
Driver Type	PCL6, PostScript
File Size	Varies by OS and version
Languages Supported	Multiple languages, depending on the driver version
Version	Varies depending on the specific driver

Summary

Plan an HP UPD Deployment

Initiation and planning

Focuses on understanding requirements and developing a deployment strategy.

Key deployment decisions

Outlines critical decisions for deploying HP UPD.

Traditional and dynamic mode

Details the two operating modes of the HP Universal Print Driver.

Communication and training

Pre-configure the Default Settings and Print Policy for HP UPD

Configure the HP UPD default settings using install.exe during driver installation

Explains how to use install.exe switches for default settings during installation.

Configure the HP UPD default settings and;or print policy using the HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA)

Details using HP MPA to configure default settings and print policies.

Configure the HP UPD default settings and;or print policy using Group Policy Objects in Active Directory

Explains how to use Group Policy Objects for HP UPD configuration and policy.

Pre-configure the HP UPD default settings using HP Driver Configuration Utility

Describes using the Driver Configuration Utility (DCU) for pre-configuration.

Pre-configure the HP UPD default settings using HP Driver Deployment Utility (DDU)

Details using the Driver Deployment Utility (DDU) for pre-configuring drivers.

Configure the HP UPD default settings after driver installation in driver preferences

Explains how to configure default settings after driver installation.

Install and Uninstall of the HP UPD

Traditional mode

Dynamic mode

HP UPD installation methods

Lists the various methods supported for installing HP UPD.

Uninstall the HP UPD

Provides the recommended procedure for removing the HP UPD.

HP UPD Administrative features

New features HP UPD 5.3.1

New features HP UPD 5.2

Job storage and PIN printing

Explains the capabilities of job storage and PIN printing.

Printer Automatic Configuration

Information on printer automatic configuration functionality.

Use HP Universal Print Drivers

Use the HP UPD

Universal print driver modes

Print using the HP UPD

Print using the HP UPD in dynamic mode

Print using the HP UPD in traditional mode

Manage the HP UPD using HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA) and Active Directory Group Policy

Manage the HP UPD using HP MPA

Instructions for managing HP UPD using HP Managed Printing Administration.

Use HP Managed Print Policies (MPPs)

Explains how to use HP Managed Print Policies to control driver behavior.

Use HP Managed Printer Lists (MPLs)

Explains how to create and manage HP Managed Printer Lists.

Manage the HP UPD with Active Directory Group Policy

Guides on managing HP UPD via HP MPA and Active Directory Group Policy.

Appendix A Manage Status Notification Pop-ups

Use Device Settings tab in the property page to enable or disable SNP

Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions

Driver installation and configuration

Answers common questions about driver installation and configuration.

Driver Policy

Appendix E HP UPD Deployment Worksheet

General Information

Port and protocol information

Print server environment

Information required for migrating print servers.

Direct IP printing

Information on direct IP printing deployments.

HP UPD;HP MPA;AD Customized Options

Appendix F HP UPD Deployment Flowcharts

Choose PDL: (PCL 5, PCL 6 or PS)

Microsoft Windows Print Server

Four deployment options for HP UPD in a print server environment.

Direct IP Printing

Four deployment options for HP UPD in a direct IP printing environment.

Client Driver deployment and Software Distribution Systems

Update server;replace server

Applies to print server deployments for updates or replacements.

Client printing

Policy

Discusses choosing settings and applying them during or after deployment.

Add;new queues

Applies to server and direct IP deployments for adding or creating queues.

Create queues

Section for creating queues, including compatibility checks.

Ports and protocols

Replace drivers

Versioning of printer driver shared files

Automating the process through scripting

Glossary of Terms

Driver Deployment Utility (DDU)

Driver Configuration Utility (DCU)

HP Managed Printing Administration (HP MPA)

Utility for managing HP UPD policies and printer lists.

Managed Printer List (MPL)

Manage Print Policy (MPP)

Printer automatic configuration

Support Information to Collect

1) Symptoms

2) Printer driver

3) Environment specifications

4) Printer information

6) Files to collect