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Driver configuration for Windows, Driver autoconfiguration

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Figure 2-13 About tab The About tab lists driver installation file names and their version numbers. The About tab also indicates whether the driver was autoconfigured, whether administrator preferences were set, the date the driver was last configured, and whether the configuration is autoconfigured or userconfigured. The About button is also available on most driver screens. The About button provides a driver version number and creation date. Driver configuration for Windows The HP print drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in supported environments, provide automatic discovery and 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, product hard disk, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Driver autoconfiguration Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the following circumstances: ● When a print driver is installed by using the installer ● When using the Update Now feature for a driver that is already installed However, as shown in the following table, driver autoconfiguration and Update Now are not available in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems over a direct connection when the product is installed by using the Add Printer Wizard. ENWW HP LaserJet software components for Windows 57

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Figure 2-13
About tab
The
About
tab lists driver installation file names and their version numbers. The
About
tab also
indicates whether the driver was autoconfigured, whether administrator preferences were set, the
date the driver was last configured, and whether the configuration is autoconfigured or user-
configured.
The
About
button is also available on most driver screens. The
About
button provides a driver
version number and creation date.
Driver configuration for Windows
The HP print drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in supported
environments, provide automatic discovery and 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, product hard disk, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
Driver autoconfiguration
Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the
following circumstances:
●
When a print driver is installed by using the installer
●
When using the Update Now feature for a driver that is already installed
However, as shown in the following table, driver autoconfiguration and Update Now are
not
available
in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7 operating systems over a direct connection when the product is installed by using the Add
Printer Wizard.
ENWW
HP LaserJet software components for Windows
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