HP LaserJet Pro M1536 HP LaserJet Pro M1530 - Software Technical Reference - Page 30
Driver configuration for Windows, Driver autoconfiguration, Bidirectional communication
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Driver configuration for Windows The following printer drivers provide the printing features and communication between the computer and the product: ● PCL 6 (on the software CD) ● PCL 5e universal printer driver (HP UPD) (available on the Web) All of the drivers provide access to paper-handling and print-quality features. 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. 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, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems over a direct connection when the HP LaserJet M1530 product is installed by using the Add Printer wizard. Table 2-2 Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication1 Connection type Add Printer Wizard install Common installer Network Yes Yes Direct connection No Yes 1 The table applies to Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Bidirectional communication In environments that support bidirectional communication, the computer communicates with the product during installation, determines the physical configuration, and then configures the driver accordingly. Bidirectional communication is the capability of the product to respond to data inquiries from the computer and report information back, such as what type of print paper is available or 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 HP LaserJet M1530. If the connection does not have this capability (that is, if it has no bidirectional mode), it can only accept commands from the host and cannot report information back to the host computer. 16 Chapter 2 Windows software description ENWW