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Universal Print Driver Technical White Paper Revision 3 September 2021 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 2
...4 Overview...17 Understanding the benefits...17 Supported Citrix Ready certifications...18 Before you begin 20 Supported operating systems...20 Supported printers...23 Supported connections...32 Supported paper sizes and types...32 Supported languages...34 Installing the Universal Print Driver 36 - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 3
Contents 3 Frequently asked questions 50 Notices...53 Index...55 - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 4
for the following operating systems: - Microsoft Windows Server 2022 - Windows 11 Note: For a list of supported operating systems, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. Lexmark Universal Print Driver (UPD) version 2.15.2 • Enhanced security to prevent attacker‑controlled codes that are - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 5
printer M1300 Series (M1342) Lexmark Universal Print Driver (UPD) version 2.15 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then you can upgrade to UPD version 2.15. If you are using status monitor applications, then use only UPD version 2.6. • Added support for the following printer - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 6
for Microsoft Windows Server 2019 operating system. Note: For a list of supported operating systems, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.14 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then you can upgrade to UPD version 2.14. If you - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 7
time setting of the "Confidential print" feature to accept a PIN, and then release the job from the spooler. • Updated support for locking the watermark by name. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.13.1 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then you can upgrade to UPD version - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 8
, MS822de, MS823dn, MS823n, MS824de, MS824dtn, MS825dn, MS826de, MS826dtn) Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.13 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then use only UPD version 2.6. • Added support for the following printer models: Monochrome laser multifunction products - - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 9
settings of an application. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.12 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then you can upgrade to UPD version 2.12. If you are using status monitor applications, then use only UPD version 2.6. • Added support for the following printer models - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 10
Change history 10 - Citrix XenDesktop 7.11 - Citrix XenDesktop 7.9 Note: For a list of supported Citrix implementations, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.11 Note: If you are not using status monitor applications, then you can upgrade to UPD - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 11
- Citrix XenApp 7.8 - Citrix XenApp 7.7 - Citrix XenDesktop 7.8 - Citrix XenDesktop 7.7 Note: For a list of supported Citrix implementations, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. • Improved the time to first print. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.10 Note: If you are not using status - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 12
2.6. Added support for Windows 10. Note: For a list of supported operating systems, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. Lexmark Universal Print Added support for job accounting when tracking fax jobs. • Added support for printing documents from the Google Cloud PrintTM web printing service. - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 13
the following operating systems: - Novell 12 - Novell 11 Note: For a list of supported operating systems, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. • Added print support for non‑Lexmark printers that support compliant PostScript and PCL emulation page description languages. Depending on the non - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 14
for enabling two-sided printing by default. Note: For printer models that support two‑sided printing, this setting can be enabled manually. For a list of supported printers, see "Supported printers" on page 23. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.7.2 Notes: • If you are not using status monitor - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 15
is available only in some printer models. For a list of supported printers, see "Supported printers" on page 23. • Improved support for UPD installation on a client using a Novell IPP port by using bidirectional communication. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.6.1 Note: If you are not using - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 16
some color laser printers. Note: For a list of supported printers, see "Supported printers" on page 23. • Added support for some operating systems. Note: For a list of supported operating systems, see "Supported operating systems" on page 20. Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.x.3 The x is the - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 17
Overview 17 Overview The LexmarkTM UPD provides a standardized one‑driver solution for your printing needs. It supports both color and monochrome printers. This document provides instructions on how to install and use the UPD. Note: For more information on the print driver version numbering format - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 18
administrators configure the following print queue settings: • Two-sided printing • Multiple-page printing (N-up) • Toner darkness • Other resource-saving measures Supported Citrix Ready certifications Starting in October 2012, the UPD has participated in the Citrix Ready Program as a Certified Product - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 19
Overview 19 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.15 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.14 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.13 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.12 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.11 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.9 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.8 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.7 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.5 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 x64 - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 20
Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2008 Notes: - The UPD version 2.7.1 is the last release that supports the Windows XP operating system. - Lexmark follows Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle Policy in providing software support for Windows operating systems. For more information on Microsoft Products - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 21
Before you begin 21 • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2003 • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1912 LTSR • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1909 • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1906 • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1903 • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1811 • Citrix Virtual Apps - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 22
Before you begin 22 • Citrix XenApp 7.6 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.16 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.15 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.14 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.13 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.12 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.11 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.9 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.8 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.7 • Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 Microsoft - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 23
, CX725dhe, CX725dthe) CX727de CX820 Series (CX820de, CX820dtfe) CX825 Series (CX825de, CX825dte, CX825dtfe, CX825dtpe) CX827de 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 24
) X543, X544, X546 X548, X548e X734de, X736de, X738de X746de, X748de, X748dte X762e X772e X782e, X782e XL X790, X792 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 25
, MB2338adw, MB2338dw) MB2400 Series (MB2442ade, MB2442adwe) MB2546ade MB2650ade MB2770adwhe MB3400 Series (MB3442adw, MB3442i) 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 26
, MX826adxe) MX910 Series1 (MX910de, MX911dte, MX912dxe) X203n, X204n X264dn, X363dn, X364dn, X364dw X340n2, X342n2 X X422 X 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 27
XM7300 Series (XM7355, XM7365, XM7370) XM9100 Series1 (XM9145, XM9155, XM9165) Color laser printers C2240 C2300 Series (C2326) 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 28
, C782 XL C790, C792 C912 X C920 C925 C935 C950de C2100 Series1 (C2132) C9235 CS310 Series1 (CS310dn, CS310n, CS317dn) 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 29
printers B2200 Series (B2236dw) X B2300 Series (B2338dn, B2338dw) B2400 Series (B2442dn, B2442dw) B2546dn B2650dn B2865dw 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 30
) MS310 Series1 (MS310d, MS310dn, MS312dn, MS315dn, MS317dn) MS321dn MS330 Series (MS331dn) MS430 Series (MS431dn, MS431dw) 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 31
S 2455 X X Optra T612, Optra T614 X T420 X T430 X T520, T522 X T620, T622 X T630, T632, T634 X T640, T642, T644 1 Two‑sided printing is supported by default. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. 3 Two‑sided printing is not - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 32
Office Direct Printing • IP ports • USB ports • Web services ports Bidirectional communication is available with the following: • Standard IP ports • Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP ports • USB connections • Web services ports • Novell iPrint ports Supported paper sizes and types Note: Depending on your - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 33
x 340 mm) • Postcard (4 x 6 inches) • SRA3 (320 x 450 mm) • Statement (5.5 x 8.5 inches) • Tabloid (11 x 17 inches) • Universal (216 x 360 mm) Supported paper types • Bond • Business card • Card stock • Colored • Custom type 1 • Custom type 2 • Custom type 3 • Custom type 4 • Custom type 5 • Custom - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 34
Before you begin 34 • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo • Lexmark Photo • Light • Matte brochure • Matte photo • Photo greeting cards • Plain • Premium plain • Preprinted • Recycled • Rough/Cotton • Rough Envelope • Transparency • Vinyl labels Supported languages • Arabic • Chinese (simplified) • - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 35
Before you begin 35 • Spanish • Swedish • Turkish - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 36
Print Driver 1 From your computer, go to www.lexmark.com. 2 Click Customer Support > Universal Print Driver. 3 Depending on the operating see the Universal Print Driver White Paper section. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer screen. Updating installed settings 1 From the Printer Properties - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 37
lets you use multiple printers frequently without installing different print queues to support printers at multiple locations. When Travel Print is used, a printer selection To obtain a copy of the installation packages, visit the Lexmark website. • Travel Print is not intended for server‑based - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 38
reverse order so that in the finished output, the last page appears on top. If you want the output back in normal page order, then manually reverse the pages. The following settings determine the alignment of the paper or form when it is printed: • Portrait-The orientation is vertical, where the - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 39
printer‑based. Understanding the Paper/Finishing tab Notes: • The finishing feature is available only in some printer models. For more information, see the printer User's Guide. • To use the finishing settings, attach a finisher to the printer. - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 40
settings determine how finishing settings are used: • Output Bin Note: Depending on your printer model, supported output bins may vary. For a list of available output bins, see the printer User's Guide. • Separator sheets-The location of the separator sheets. • Separator sheet source-The source of - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 41
Understanding the Universal Print Driver 41 Setting Description Print quality settings1 The following settings determine the print quality of the print job: • Draft-The print job is printed using the lowest resolution for faster printing. • Normal-The print job is printed using standard print - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 42
Setting Description Gray Correction3 The following settings determine the brightness and contrast of the print job: • Use printer settings • Off • Manual-This setting enables the brightness and contrast sliders. Pixel Boost3 The following settings determine how the pixel density of a print job - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 43
the colors of the print job are adjusted by increasing or decreasing the amount of toner used for each color plane: • Use printer settings • Manual-This setting enables the color balance sliders. Edit Color Matching6 The following settings determine how the colors of the print job are matched to - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 44
tab. Fax Settings The following settings show the dialing and page information associated with a fax job: • Fax number(s) Note: Fax numbers can be entered manually or selected from the phone book. • Dialing prefix-This setting is needed to access an outside line. If a dialing prefix is not required - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 45
Understanding the Universal Print Driver 45 Setting Cover Page Description The following settings determine how the cover page is added to the outgoing fax job: • Include cover page with fax • Include recipient information/comments • Include sender information Note: To specify the sender - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 46
feature is available only in some printer models. • For more information on releasing held jobs from the printer control panel, see the printer User's Guide. Setting Description Use Print and Hold If this setting is selected, then the Print and Hold feature is turned on. Use logged‑in user The - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 47
at larger point sizes. This setting is available only in the PostScript print driver. Note: This setting is available only if the printer supports a TrueType rasterizer. Reduce the file size of print jobs that contain images. Reducing the file size improves printing performance. Note: This feature is - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 48
Understanding the Universal Print Driver 48 Use Edit Job Accounting Metafile spooling Encryption option PostScript To Open the Job Accounting preferences dialog box, and then configure the Job Accounting settings that are associated with the print job. • Keep history for last 5 entries-Retain the - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 49
Understanding the Universal Print Driver 49 Use PCL emulation Continuous Image To Access the PCL emulation settings for both PCL 5 and PCL XL printer emulations. • Graphic Mode-Control how the printer processes and prints text and graphics in a document. Note: This setting is available only in - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 50
the update for UPD version 2.15.2? Security is enhanced to prevent attacker‑controlled codes that are running with system privileges. For more information, see the support site. What are the benefits of using the UPD? The main benefit is the amount of time saved in deploying and administering a large - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 51
version number is in the About tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. Are model‑specific print drivers still available? Yes, while the UPD supports multiple printers and is equivalent to a model-specific print driver. When must I use a model‑specific print driver instead of the UPD? If your printer - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 52
Configuration Utility. Is the Printer Driver Configuration Utility supported? The Printer Driver Configuration Utility is supported when using the Lexmark Universal Print Driver System Installation package. It is available in the Lexmark website. Is the UPD based on Microsoft system driver technology - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 53
of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, go to http://support.lexmark.com. For information on Lexmark's privacy policy governing the use of this product - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 54
Notices 54 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. - Lexmark XS925 | Universal Print Driver Version 3.0 White Paper - Page 55
for Plug'N'Play 50 support for Point and Print 50 support for Printer Driver Configuration Utility 50 supported Citrix Ready certifications 18 supported connections 32 supported languages 34 supported operating systems 20 supported paper sizes 32 supported paper types 33 supported printers 23 T Travel
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