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MS Windows driver configuration, Driver autoconfiguration, Bidirectional communication, The HP PCL 6 - laserjet mfp driver 64 bit

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Software description MS Windows driver configuration The HP PCL 6, PCL 5, PS emulation drivers and HP Send Fax drivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in environments that support the drivers, provide automatic discovery and driver configuration for device 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). Topics: ● Driver autoconfiguration ● Bidirectional communication ● Enterprise AutoConfiguration ● Update Now ● HP Driver Preconfiguration Driver autoconfiguration NOTE The 64-bit operating systems do not support driver autoconfiguration. Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the following circumstances: ● When a print driver is installed by using Enterprise AutoConfiguration (EAC) ● When using the Update Now feature for a driver that is already installed However, as shown in the following table, driver autoconfiguration and EAC are not available in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) operating systems over a direct connection when the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP is installed by using the Add Printer Wizard. Table 2-2 Availability of automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Connection type Network Direct connection Add Printer Wizard install Yes No Common installer Yes Yes Bidirectional communication In environments that support bidirectional communication, the computer communicates with the device during installation, determines the physical configuration, and then configures the driver accordingly. Bidirectional communication is the capability of the device to respond to data inquiries from the computer and report information back, such as what type of print media is available or what accessories are connected to the device. Bidirectional communication depends on the network operating system and on the type of connection that exists between the computer and the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP. 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. ENWW MS Windows driver configuration 35

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MS Windows driver configuration
The HP PCL 6, PCL 5, PS emulation drivers and HP Send Fax drivers feature bidirectional
communication technology which, in environments that support the drivers, provide automatic discovery
and driver configuration for device 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).
Topics:
Driver autoconfiguration
Bidirectional communication
Enterprise AutoConfiguration
Update Now
HP Driver Preconfiguration
Driver autoconfiguration
NOTE
The 64-bit operating systems do not support driver autoconfiguration.
Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the
following circumstances:
When a print driver is installed by using Enterprise AutoConfiguration (EAC)
When using the Update Now feature for a driver that is already installed
However, as shown in the following table, driver autoconfiguration and EAC are
not
available in
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) operating systems over a direct
connection when the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP is installed by using the Add Printer Wizard.
Table 2-2
Availability of automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication in
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
Connection type
Add Printer Wizard install
Common installer
Network
Yes
Yes
Direct connection
No
Yes
Bidirectional communication
In environments that support bidirectional communication, the computer communicates with the device
during installation, determines the physical configuration, and then configures the driver accordingly.
Bidirectional communication is the capability of the device to respond to data inquiries from the computer
and report information back, such as what type of print media is available or what accessories are
connected to the device. Bidirectional communication depends on the network operating system and
on the type of connection that exists between the computer and the HP LaserJet M5025/M5035 MFP.
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.
ENWW
MS Windows driver configuration
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Software description