Use the HP UPD
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Universal print driver modes
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Configure HP UPD dynamic mode settings
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Change the settings for the HP UPD
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Change driver properties (print job preferences)
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Universal print driver modes
The look and feel of the HP UPD varies depending on whether it has been installed in dynamic or
traditional mode.
For more information about installing the HP UPD in these modes, see
Install and Uninstall of the
HP UPD on page 23.
Traditional mode
When installed in traditional mode, the HP UPD behaves as a product-specific driver, associated to a
specific printer with a permanent instance of the driver in the Printers folder. You can install
traditional mode printers in various ways, including the Add Printer Wizard in the Printers folder or
by using install.exe.
Dynamic mode
An HP UPD installed in Dynamic mode allows the most flexibility for the users to locate and connect
to products.
A user can print to a wide variety of supported HP products using the HP UPD without having to
download a product-specific driver.
When printing in a mobile environment, the user also has the ability to search for printers through any
of the three search features enabled by default.
Dynamic mode offers a unique, easy to use user interface that steps the user through the printer
discovery and selection process. Dynamic mode requires user interaction because it presents the
user with a dialog box for entry of the printer's IP address or the printer's host name. This interaction
can be minimized by adjusting the dynamic mode settings mentioned in this section.
Advanced features available for the HP UPD allow an administrator to offer additional printer
discovery options and management control via HP Managed Printing Administrator and the HP UPD
Active Directory Administrative Template.
The following information describes the driver in Dynamic mode unless otherwise stated.
Configure HP UPD dynamic mode settings
The processes for entering the Dynamic mode UI and changing the default behavior is outlined
below.
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