Changes to Windows Driver Library - Printers (H-O)Last reviewed: November 21, 1994Article ID: Q90844 |
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SUMMARYBelow is a summary of the changes to the printer drivers (H-O) in the Microsoft Windows Driver Library (WDL). The WDL offers support for many printers, displays, and sound cards not provided with Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1. To see WDL.TXT, which contains a complete listing of the WDL's contents and instructions for obtaining the WDL, query on "Q82006" (without the quotation marks) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
WINDOWS DRIVER LIBRARY CHANGE LOG
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Hewlett-Packard (HP) DeskJet Printers (HPDJET.EXE)
07/21/93 - This version (2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers has been uploaded to
the WDL again because the version uploaded 6/24/93 (2.14)
does not correctly print #10 envelopes in Microsoft Word
for Windows.
06/24/93 - This version (2.14) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver
for the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printers has been updated
in the WDL. It adds the following functionality and
corrects the following problems:
- Added support for the DeskJet 510
- Added support for the DeskJet 550C (monochrome)
- Corrects printable region problems with size #10 envelopes
02/09/93 - This file has been updated on the WDL to remove HPDJ21.EXE,
which had been incorrectly added to this file.02/03/93 - This version (2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Hewlett-Packard (HP) DeskJet printers
has been updated in the WDL. It adds support for the DeskJet
Portable and corrects problems with black bands printing
when you try to print TrueType fonts and graphics.
10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the
Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - HPDJET.EXE IS NEW TO THE WDL. This version (1.2) of
the Microsoft Windows HP DeskJet driver is an update to the
one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
corrects the problem with incorrect extended characters
printing when using font cartridges from Pacific Data
Products.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) LaserJet Driver (HPPCL.EXE)08/31/93 - This version (2.34) of the HP LaserJet printer driver was uploaded in the WDL to correct the duplexing problem on the
LaserJet IID and the page-feed problem on the 500+ printer
with 512K RAM.
10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the
Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
08/12/92 - This version (2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
driver for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet family (and
compatibles) of printers is an update to the one provided
in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It corrects the
following problems:
- Kyocera models. Paper sizes Ledger and A3 have been added
to the F-5000 model, and memory configuration options
have been added for the F-5000 model. Printer command for
font selection for Helvetica 8 point has been corrected.
- Okidata models. OL-400 and OL-800 have been removed from
the driver. These models are covered by the OKILED.DRV
on the United States WDL and by the OKILASER.DRV on the
international WDL.
- Epson models. EPL-7000, EPL-6000, and GQ-3500 have been
removed from the driver. The EPL-7000 is covered by the
WDL driver EPLAZER.DRV. The other Epson models will be
added to the EPLAZER.DRV driver.
- Toshiba PageLaser 12. Support for bin 3 is now included.
Envelope paper sizes have been added.
- Panasonic KXP-4420. Memory configuration 2.5 MB is now
supported.
- Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Series II and compatibles.
Problems with missing text or graphics when printing in
landscape orientation is corrected.
- Font-width problems on the B cartridge have been
corrected.
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III Family Driver - (HPPCL5.EXE)11/16/92 - This version (2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet III, IIID, IIIP, and IIISi
printers is an update to the one previously provided on the
WDL and is an update to the version included in Windows for
Workgroups. It corrects the following problems:
- When installing to upgrade over HPPCL5A.DRV, the
LaserJet III could not be installed if the IIIP, IIID,
IIISi, or IIISi PostScript drivers were already
installed.
- A general protection (GP) fault occurs when installing
any model except the LaserJet III on 286-based
computers.
- Support for the envelope tray has been enabled for the
III and IIIP models.
10/08/92 - HPPCL5.EXE IS NEW TO THE WDL. This version of the Microsoft
Windows printer driver for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet
III, IIID, IIIP, and IIISi printers is an update to the one
originally included in the Windows 3.1 package. This driver
is included with Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. It
corrects the following problems:
- Not maintaining separate driver settings for the same
printer installed on different ports. Previously, if an
HP LaserJet III (for example) was installed on both LPT1
and LPT2, changing any settings of the one installed on
LPT1 would also be applied to the one on LPT2.
- Rotated fonts not printing in some cases.
- Loss of data when printing multiple jobs to the same
port at the same time.
- Loss of system resources after printing from of Microsoft
Word version 2.0 for Windows.
- Out-of-memory errors on printer when printing documents
that contain many TrueType fonts.
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4/4M Driver (HPCL5E.EXE)06/24/93 - This version (31.1.18) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 and 4M
printers has been updated in the WDL. It adds the following
functionality and corrects the following problems:
- Added support for the LaserJet 4L, 4Si, and the 4Si MX
- Corrects general protection (GP) faults that occur when
attempting to perform raster operations in HP-GL/2 mode.
03/12/93 - Version 31.1.08 of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for
the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4/4M printers is an update
the one previously provided in the WDL. It adds the following
functionality:
- Support for 600 dpi printer resolution
- Support for graphics quality
- Support for TrueType typefaces
- Support for the internal Intellifont typefaces
- Support for HP-GL/2
- Dialog support for resolution enhancement technology
It corrects the following problems:
- Inaccurate right justification and centering of TrueType fonts
- Random-sized characters when running ATM 2.5 in soft font mode
- Inaccurate TrueType point sizes
- PASSTHROUGH/TRANSPARENT mode disabled
11/16/92 - HPCL5E.EXE is new to the WDL. This driver (version 31.1.03)
supports the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4/4M printers. Hewlett-Packard (HP) PaintJet Printers - (HPPJET.EXE)03/11/94 - HPPJET.EXE has been updated to correct a problem with the OEMSETUP.INF file.10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
08/12/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. HPPJET.EXE was recompressed
to include DMCOLOR.DLL.07/10/92 - HPPJET.EXE IS NEW TO THE WDL. This version (2.1) of the Microsoft Windows 3.1 printer driver for the HP
PaintJet and PaintJet XL is an update to the one provided
in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). (Note that this
version of the HP PaintJet driver requires the Microsoft
Universal Printer Driver version 3.1.1 or later.)
Version 2.1 of the HP PaintJet driver corrects the
following problems:
- Margins on the second and subsequent pages are 0.5 inch
higher than they are on the first page when the PaintJet
XL is used.
- When device fonts are used on the HP PaintJet, text on
the second and subsequent pages prints all on one line.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) QuietJet Printers (HPQJET.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE
changes for specific details.04/30/92 - HPQJET.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for the HP QuietJet and the HP QuietJet Plus. IBM Laser Printer 4029 (IB4029.EXE)02/03/93 - This file has been updated with version 1.68 of the Generic Printer Driver (GENDRV.DLL). In this GENDRV.DLL update,
modifications were made to correct:
- GP faults when shifting between Universal Printer
Drivers and Generic Printer Drivers
- GP faults when printing charts and graphs
NOTE: Of all the printer drivers using GENDRV.DLL, the
IBM 4029 is the only printer driver on the WDL that is
certified by Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). All
other printers using this .DLL have not been tested or
certified by MCL.
07/10/92 - THE DRIVER HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED. A new license agreement is
included. IBM Personal Printers (IB2390.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE
changes for specific details.04/30/92 - The driver for the IBM Personal Printer II 2390/2391 now defaults to 8.5-by-11-inch paper size instead of A4.
An additional driver was added for the IBM Personal Printer
II 2380/2381.
IBM 9-Pin Proprinter Printers (PROP9.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
09/08/92 - This version (1.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer
driver for IBM 9-pin Proprinter printers is an update to
the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).
It corrects the following problems:
- Missing sheet feeder support on all models
- Missing manual feed on all models
- Missing A3 paper size support on wide-carriage models
- Missing 8.5-by-12-inch paper size on all models
IBM 24-Pin Proprinter Driver - (PROP24.EXE)10/20/92 - PROP24.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (2.15) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for IBM 24-pin
Proprinter printers is an update to the one previously
provided in the WDL (version 1.1) and the one provided in
the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It corrects the
following problems:
- No longer causes a general protection (GP) fault with
UNIDRV.DLL version 3.1.2.
- For compatibility with the Windows 3.0 driver, you can
define the printable area by choosing the Margins
button in the Options dialog box.
IBM Quickwriter 5204 Printer Driver - (IB5204.EXE)11/16/92 - Corrects the OEMSETUP.INF file so that it does not ask for DMCOLOR.DLL.10/20/92 - IB5204.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (1.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for IBM 5204 printer
is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package
(version 1.0). It corrects the following problems:
- Missing sheet feeder support added
- Fanfold 8.5-by-12-inch paper support added
- Problems with printout stopping 8 inches across page
IBM Quietwriter III Driver - (QWIII.EXE)11/16/92 - QWIII.EXE IS NEW TO THE WDL. This version (1.60) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the IBM Quietwriter
III is an update to the one included in the Windows 3.1
package. It corrects the following problems:
- Incorrect fonts listed on some cartridges
- Problems with the envelope feeder
Linotronic Printers (LINO.EXE)07/01/93 - LINO.EXE was updated in the WDL to contain version 3.56 of the Microsoft PostScript driver. Please see information on
PSCRIP.EXE for details.
12/09/92 - LINO.EXE was updated to contain version 3.55 of the
Microsoft PostScript driver. Please see information
on PSCRIP.EXE for details.
08/12/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. The OEMSETUP.INF file
was modified to correct a problem. If you have successfully
installed this driver, you DO NOT NEED to download the
8/12/92 version.
07/17/92 - PSCRIPT.DRV has been updated to version 3.53. See
PSCRIP.EXE for the changes made to version 3.53.06/25/92 - New file. LINO.EXE includes PSCRIPT.DRV version 3.52. The following Linotype typesetter changes have been made in
version 3.52:
- Support for Linotype 100, 300, and 500 added.
- Support for "basic 35" PostScript fonts added.
- Problems with "Extra" paper sizes (for example, "Letter
Extra," "Legal Extra," and so on) corrected.
- Various "Transverse" and "Extra Transverse" paper sizes
added.
- Extra graphics resolutions added as follows:
Linotype 100 1270 dpi
Linotype 200/230 635, 846, 1270, 1693 dpi
Linotype 300 v47.1 635, 1270, 2540 dpi
Linotype 300 v49.3 635, 1270, 2540 dpi
Linotype 330 1270, 1693, 2032, 2540 dpi
Linotype 500 635, 1270, 1693 dpi
Linotype 530 1270, 1693, 2032, 2540, 3386 dpi
Linotype 630 1693 dpi
Note that resolution must be set in driver as well on
the control panel on the printer.
- Corrections about maximum paper width available as
follows:
Linotype 100 11.7"
Linotype 200/230 12.0"
Linotype 300 v47.1 11.7"
Linotype 300 v49.3 12.0"
Linotype 330 12.0"
Linotype 500 17.7" or 18"
Linotype 530 18.0"
Linotype 630 17.7" x 19.0" (max width x length)
Mannesmann Tally MT Printers (MANNT.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE
changes for specific details.04/30/92 - MANNT.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several Mannesmann Tally MT printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific
models.
Minolta SP Series Printer Drivers (MINOLT.EXE)04/30/93 - MINOLT.EXE is new to the WDL. This file contains drivers for the Minolta SP series printers. See WDL.TXT for the
specific printers supported by these drivers.
Miscellaneous Printer Drivers (JP350.EXE)12/09/92 - Support for the Olivetti JP 350S printer was added to JP350.EXE.11/16/92 - This version (1.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the various printer models listed below is a
replacement for the drivers listed below previously
provided in the WDL or international versions of Windows.
This driver now uses the Universal Printer driver
(UNIDRV.DLL).
- Supports the following models:
Bull Compuprint PM 201
Citizen PROjet
Digital DECmultiJET 1000
Digital DECmultiJET 2000
Fujitsu Breeze 100
Fujitsu Breeze 200
Olivetti JP 150
Olivetti JP 350
- This driver replaces the following WDL drivers:
JP350S.DRV
JP150.DRV
DJ1000.DRV
DJ2000.DRV
NEC Pinwriter Printers (NECPIN.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE
changes for specific details.04/30/92 - NECPIN.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several NEC Pinwriter printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific models. NEC 24-Pin Pinwriter Driver - (NECP24.EXE)02/09/93 - This file has been updated on the WDL to include DMCOLOR.DLL, which corrects a problem that occurred
when installing NECP24.EXE in Control Panel.
10/20/92 - NECP24.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (2.0) of the
Microsoft Windows printer driver for NEC 24-pin
Pinwriter printers is an update to the one provided in the
Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It corrects the
following problems:
- Problems with "tear-off" feature
- Problems with sheet-feeder support
- Adds support for fanfold A4 paper
- For compatibility with the Windows 3.0 driver, you can define
the printable area by choosing the Margins button in the
Options dialog box.
- Adds support for the following models:
Pinwriter P2plus
Pinwriter P6plus
Pinwriter P7plus
Okidata 24-Pin Driver (OKI24.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
08/12/92 - This version (2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver
for Okidata 24-pin printers is an update to the one
provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
corrects the following problems:
- The character widths for some extended characters were
corrected
- The driver now prompts for manually fed paper
- The Draft text quality command was corrected
Okidata OL-400/OL-800 Printers (OKILED.EXE)10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL
update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE
changes for specific details.04/06/92 - The driver for the Okidata OL-400/OL-800 does not address any particular problems in the driver shipped with Windows
3.1 that supports these printers. The WDL version of this
driver is considered to be more robust. It is recommended
that customers using this printer use the WDL version of
the driver.
Okidata OL-820 Printer (OK830.EXE)07/01/93 - OK830.EXE was updated in the WDL to contain version 3.56 of the Microsoft PostScript driver. Please see information on
PSCRIP.EXE for details.
12/09/92 - OK830.EXE was updated to include version 3.55 of the
Microsoft PostScript driver. Please see information on
PSCRIP.EXE for details.
08/12/92 - OK830.EXE is new to the WDL. This driver also supports the
Okidata OL-830. Olivetti Printers (OLIVE.EXE)02/03/93 - This file has been updated with version 1.68 of the Generic Printer Driver (GENDRV.DLL). In this GENDRV.DLL
update, corrections were made to correct:
- GP faults when shifting between Universal Printer Drivers
and Generic Printer Drivers
- GP faults when printing charts and graphs
NOTE: Of all the printer drivers using GENDRV.DLL, the
IBM 4029 is the only printer driver on the WDL that is
certified by Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). All
other printers using this .DLL have not been tested or
certified by MCL.
11/16/92 - Support for the following printers was removed from
OLIVE.EXE. Support for these printers is now found in
JP350.EXE.
- Citizen PROjet
- Olivetti JP 150
07/10/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. A new license agreement
is included. Olivetti PG 306/388 Printer Driver (OLIPG.EXE)11/16/92 - This version (1.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Olivetti PG-306 and PG-308 printers is an update to
the one previously provided in Windows 3.1. This driver now
uses the Universal Printer driver (UNIDRV.DLL) and supports
the following models:
- Olivetti PG-306
- Olivetti PG-308
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