Microsoft KB Archive/90844

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SUMMARY
Below 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 &quot;Q82006&quot; (without the quotation marks) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.

WINDOWS DRIVER LIBRARY CHANGE LOG ================================= *                         PRINTERS                                  *

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 &quot;basic 35&quot; PostScript fonts added. - Problems with &quot;Extra&quot; paper sizes (for example, &quot;Letter             Extra,&quot; &quot;Legal Extra,&quot; and so on) corrected. - Various &quot;Transverse&quot; and &quot;Extra Transverse&quot; 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&quot; Linotype 200/230     12.0&quot; Linotype 300 v47.1   11.7&quot; Linotype 300 v49.3   12.0&quot; Linotype 330         12.0&quot; Linotype 500         17.7&quot; or 18&quot; Linotype 530         18.0&quot; Linotype 630         17.7&quot; x 19.0&quot; (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 &quot;tear-off&quot; 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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