Windows printer-driver configuration
The HP PCL 6 printer driver features bidirectional communication technology which, in environments
that support the printer driver, provides automatic discovery and printer-driver configuration for product
accessories at the time of installation.
Some accessories that are automatically discovered and configured include the duplexing unit, optional
paper trays, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
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Printer-driver autoconfiguration
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Bidirectional communication
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Enterprise AutoConfiguration
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Update Now
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HP Web Jetadmin
Printer-driver autoconfiguration
NOTE: The 64-bit operating systems do not support printer-driver autoconfiguration.
Automatic discovery and printer-driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the
following circumstances:
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When a printer driver is installed by using Enterprise AutoConfiguration (EAC)
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When using the Update Now feature for a printer driver that is already installed
However, as shown in the following table, printer-driver auto configuration and EAC are not available in
32-bit Windows operating systems over a direct connection when the printing-system software is
installed by using the Add Printer Wizard. Direct connection is a parallel or USB port connection.
Table 2-1 Availability of automatic discovery and printer- driver configuration through bidirectional
communication in Windows
Connection type Add Printer Wizard install HPDIU
Network Yes Yes
Direct connection No Yes
Bidirectional communication
In environments that support bidirectional communication, the computer communicates with the product
during installation, determines the physical configuration, and then configures the printer driver
accordingly.
Bidirectional communication is the capability of the product to respond to data inquiries from the
computer, such as what type of print media is available and what accessories are connected to the
product. Bidirectional communication depends on the network operating system and on the type of
connection that exists between the computer and the product. If the connection does not have this
capability, the product can only accept commands from the host and cannot respond to data inquiries
from the host computer.
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