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FULL-FEATURED, bidirectional communication
The HP Universal Print Driver communicates with each HP device to gather information and to provide real-time
print job and device information. This accurate, up-to-date information gives users the details they need and
empowers them to resolve common problems. The driver also automatically customizes the user interface for
each device’s unique features.
Accurate device features
Because the HP Universal Print Driver discovers device features using bidirectional communication with your
HP printing devices, it provides current, accurate device information. The print driver knows and displays such
advanced features as automatic two-sided printing, job storage (private print, stored, or proof-and-hold jobs),
input trays, output bins, stapling, and watermarks. In addition, if you add or remove a feature, such as a paper
tray or a hard disk, the HP Universal Print Driver will revise the device’s capabilities via the Update Now option.
The images below show the differences in the Document Properties tab between two different printers. The
second printer has Output, Job Storage, and Color capabilities that the first printer does not. The HP Universal
Print Driver detected these differences and customized the user interfaces accordingly.
If you want more control of your print environment, you can use the HP Driver Configuration Utility to disable the
bi-directional communication and configure the driver. This is particularly useful when you need to create
queues before print devices are physically installed. You can also use this utility to limit print features, such as
paper sizes or finishing devices, to specific user groups depending on need. You can also limit types of media,
such as transparencies. For more on this utility, see “Configure the HP Universal Print Driver” on page 15.
Note You can also manually configure the HP Universal Print Driver from the Device Settings tab without
bidirectional communication. (See the System Administrator’s Guide, which can be found at
www.hp.com/go/upd
. Select the Documentation tab.)
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