- | [* icon_note] ***This install procedure is required when using the HP UPD as a substitute driver.*** ***Note:*** If you have attempted driver installation through the Dynamic Mode universal printer, this method can be used to correct bad installations. |
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- | [* icon_note] If you are installing the printer over USB, ***USB_001*** is considered a "safe" port. Unless you use a special configuration, this port generally works in most scenarios. ***Older printers may use the DOT4 protocol. If this is the case, the port will need to be changed from USB_001 to DOT4.*** |
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+ | [* icon_note] ***This install procedure is required when using the HP UPD as a substitute driver (primarily for legacy printers).*** ***Note:*** If you have a failed Dynamic Mode installation, this can be used to correct the error. |
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+ | [* icon_note] If you are installing the printer over USB, ***USB_001*** is considered "safe". Unless you use a special configuration, this port is the best for compatibility. ***NOTE: Older printers like the LaserJet 1200 and 1012 often use DOT4. If this is the case, DOT4 must be used. If you see a DOT4 port on your PC, you may have one of these printers.*** |
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- | [* orange] Click ***Add a Printer***. If you use a USB cable, select ***Add a Local printer.*** For network installation, select ***Add a Network, Wireless or Bluetooth printer***. |
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- | [* yellow] Allow your computer to populate the driver list. Find ***HP*** and then locate the driver that says ***HP Universal Printing PCL6 [Version]***. Select this driver and click ***Next.*** |
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- | [* icon_reminder] ***The printer name does not need to be changed, but this makes identification easier.*** |
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+ | [* orange] Click ***Add a Printer***. Select ***Add a Local printer*** if your printer uses USB. If networked, select ***Add a Network, Wireless or Bluetooth printer***. |
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+ | [* yellow] Allow your computer to populate the driver list. Find ***HP*** and then locate the driver that says ***HP Universal Printing PCL6, PCL5 or PostScript***. Select this driver and click ***Next.*** |
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+ | [* icon_reminder] ***The printer name can be left as-is, but may make identification difficult, especially in a multi-printer setting.*** |
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