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PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver. 4.0.0
7/17/2013

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PCL6 Driver for Universal Print
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  • Page 1: Technical Information

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver. 4.0.0 7/17/2013 Technical Information: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print White Paper Document Version 4.0.0 Copyright © 2013 RICOH Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 87 Visit our Knowledgebase at: http://www.ricoh-usa.com/support/knowledge_base.aspx...
  • Page 2 They are used throughout this book in an informational or editorial fashion only. Ricoh Company, Ltd. does not grant or intend to grant hereby any right to such trademarks or property to any third parties. The use of any trade name or web site is not intended to convey endorsement or any other affiliation with Ricoh products.
  • Page 3 Added supported models to the “Supported Models > 1.7.0 Feb. 19, 2010 Specifications” section. Added supported models to the “Generic Model” section. The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print version is now v. 1.8.0 May 19, 2010 3.2.0.0. (No new functions or supported models have been added.
  • Page 4 Added “Disabling bi-directional communication” section. This document has been reclassified a “White Paper” instead of a “Technical Information document”. The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print version is now ver.3.5.0.0. Added the following models as being fully supported or supported as “Generic model”:...
  • Page 5 - Added information about Server Core. - Deleted the Plug and Play installation procedure. - Removed support for Citrix Presentation Server 4. - The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print version is now 4.0.0 June 28, 2013 v4.0.0.0. Page 5 of 87...
  • Page 6 NDA is not required to disclose the contents of the document to the customers. 2. The regional support and marketing staff of each regional company 3. The support and marketing staff of Ricoh Sales companies including Ricoh family group companies and their subsidiaries.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1-5 Supported printing methods ....................16 1-5-1 Citrix XenApp .......................... 16 1-6 Supported Models (PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0) ..........19 1-7 Supported Models (PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0) ..........21 1-8 Supported Language ......................24 2. Certification Support ..................... 25 2-1 WHQL and Microsoft Server Catalog ..................
  • Page 8 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Failover Cluster Environment ....................31 Install printer driver via Print Management console for Server Core Environment ....33 5-1-4 Scripting (PrintUIEntry.dll, Printadmin.dll) ................34 5-1-5 USB Plug and Play ........................35 5-1-6 Localization ..........................36 How does the driver detect the language for its UI? .............
  • Page 9 9. Other functions ......................64 9-1 “Generic Model” Mode ......................64 9-1-1 Models Supported As “Generic Models” by PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 .. 65 9-1-2 Models Supported As “Generic Models” by PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 ..65 9-1-3 Supported functions (v3.0.0.0 - v3.13.0.0) ................

  • Page 10: Overview

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Overview 1-1 What is the Universal Driver? Unlike other PCL6 Drivers, the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print is not model-specific. However, the functions shown in the interface will be tailored to the connected device. PCL6...

  • Page 11: Advantages Of The Universal Driver

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 1-2 Advantages of the Universal Driver 1-2-1 Without PCL6 Driver for Universal Print Device replacement: • Re-install printer drivers. • Re-evaluate the whole system and re-check the installed driver’s compatibility with the new MFP/LP.

  • Page 12: With Pcl6 Driver For Universal Print

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 1-3 With PCL6 Driver for Universal Print Using the Universal Driver, replacement is much simpler: • Re-installation is not required. • Less intensive evaluation of the system (already evaluated when MFP A was installed).
  • Page 13 Windows Server 2012 Standard (x64) Yes *4 *5 Novell Netware 6.5 SP2 or later *1: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 or earlier only. *2: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v1.4.0.0 or later only. *3: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.0.0.0 or later only.

  • Page 14: Citrix Xenapp

    1-4-3 Microsoft Clusters and Failover Clusters We support the use of PCL6 driver for Universal Print v1.1.0.0 or later with the following Windows operating systems that include the Failover Clustering feature: Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition •...
  • Page 15 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 • NDPS Gateway is not supported. The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print cannot be installed on Windows 2003 via iPrint. This • limitation doesn’t apply to any other operation systems. • PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v1.4.0.0 or later is required if using Novell iPrint.

  • Page 16: Supported Printing Methods

    • Novell iPrint • 1-5-1 Citrix XenApp We support the use of PCL6 driver for Universal Print with the following Citrix XenApp environment: a) Using the printer driver installed on the client: Auto-Create Printer (Native Printer Driver) Page 16 of 87...
  • Page 17 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 b) Using the printer driver installed on the XenApp server (local printer) c) Using the client’s printer driver that is being shared from a print server: Auto-Create Printer (NPD) Page 17 of 87...
  • Page 18 Using a printer driver that is being shared by a print server using a policy (Session Printer) e) Using a printer driver that is always shared by a print server Ricoh does not officially support the following printing methods: Page 18 of 87...

  • Page 19: Supported Models (Pcl6 Driver For Universal Print V3.13.0.0)

    Printing using Citrix UPD is not supported officially because the Citrix UPD is not a driver created by Ricoh. The Citrix UPD uses EMF data. EMF data can cause a variety of errors, depending on the application used to print. In addition, if a Citrix client has drivers that were installed via point and print, changes made to the Citrix UPD settings might not take effect.
  • Page 20 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Aficio MP 2510/3010 √ Aficio MP 2550(B)/3550(B) √ √ Aficio MP 2851/3351 √ √ Aficio MP 301 √ √ Aficio MP 3500/4500 √ Aficio MP 4000(B)/5000(B) √ √ Aficio MP 4001/5001 √ √...

  • Page 21: Supported Models (Pcl6 Driver For Universal Print V4.0.0.0)

    Aficio SP C830DN/C831DN √ √ 1-7 Supported Models (PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0) PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 supports the following models as model-specific mode. Old models are supported as Generic Model mode. Model Specific Generic Model MFPs Aficio 2051/2060/2075 √...
  • Page 22 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Aficio MP 2550(B)/3550(B) √ √ Aficio MP 2851/3351 √ √ Aficio MP 301 √ √ Aficio MP 3500/4500 √ Aficio MP 4000(B)/5000(B) √ √ Aficio MP 4001/5001 √ √ Aficio MP 4002/5002 √...
  • Page 23 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Aficio AP900 √ Aficio CL3500N √ Aficio CL4000DN/CL4000HDN √ Aficio CL7200/CL7300 √ Aficio SP 3500N/3510DN √ Aficio SP 4100N/4100NL/4110N √ √ Aficio SP 4210N √ √ Aficio SP 4310N √ √ Aficio SP 5200DN/5210DN √...

  • Page 24: Supported Language

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 1-8 Supported Language The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print support following language. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch • NOTE: The help file of the PCL6 driver for Universal Print is only available in English. Page 24 of 87...

  • Page 25: Certification Support

    2-1 WHQL and Microsoft Server Catalog The PCL6 driver for Universal Print is certified by Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs. PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.x or later will be listed in Windows Catalog for the following operating systems: Windows 7 •...

  • Page 26: Supported Windows Architecture

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print uses Isolation mode by default. When first installed, the driver’s isolation mode will be “Shared”, but this can be changed after installation.

  • Page 27: Package Awareness

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 3-2 Package awareness PCL6 driver for Universal Print v3.8.0.0 or later is Package Aware. An explanation of Package Awareness can be found on the MS website. The purpose of making our driver package aware was to prevent users from being prompted to login when they install the driver.

  • Page 28: Driver Customization

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Driver Customization The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print can be customized to change the default settings, lock or limit settings, and adjust other options. This customization can be implemented by using the Printer Driver Packager NX. However, the initial version of Printer Driver Packager NX will not support the ability to edit RCF files.

  • Page 29: Set Up

    • 5-1 Installation 5-1-1 Before install the printer driver Please download the newest version of PCL6 driver for Universal Print. The newest driver includes the latest bug fixes and improve performance. 1. Go to the Ricoh driver download web site.

  • Page 30: Remote Installation

    10. Follow the rest of the Wizard's instructions to complete the installation. Notes: Only one version of the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print should be installed on the system • at one time. If more than one version of the driver is installed on the system, problems will likely occur2.

  • Page 31: Failover Cluster Environment

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Failover Cluster Environment We support the installation of PCL6 driver for Universal Print v1.1.0.0 or later via Failover Cluster Manager. Our recommended installation is as follows. 1. Select your cluster. 2. Select 'Manage Printers'.
  • Page 32 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 4. Follow the instructions in the Printer Installation Wizard. This is the same as adding a queue to a non-clustered server. 5. Check that the queue was created. Page 32 of 87...

  • Page 33: Install Printer Driver Via Print Management Console For Server Core Environment

    • http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757083%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Install printer driver via Print Management console for Server Core Environment We support the installation of PCL6 driver for Universal Print via Print Management. 1. Select a server that has Server Core installed. 2. Select “Add Printer” 3. Follow the instructions in the printer installation wizard. This process is the same as adding a queue to a nonclustered server.

  • Page 34: Scripting (Printuientry.dll, Printadmin.dll)

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 4. Select “Add Printer” 5-1-4 Scripting (PrintUIEntry.dll, Printadmin.dll) We support the installation of PCL6 driver for Universal Print via scripting. This section shows a sample installation of the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print using commands. The command below will: •...

  • Page 35: Usb Plug And Play

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 5-1-5 USB Plug and Play The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print does not support USB Plug and Play installation, but manual installation is available. Windows 7/8/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012 1. Log in to Windows as an Administrator.

  • Page 36: Localization

    5-1-6 Localization How does the driver detect the language for its UI? PCL6 Driver for Universal Print selects automatically the language for driver UI. Form v1.0.0.0 to v1.3.0.0: The driver automatically selects the language specified in Regional and Language Options.

  • Page 37: Default Paper Size Selection

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 If an MUI language pack is installed: The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print supports several different languages. The one that is used is determined by the "Language used in menus and dialogs" setting in Windows XP or the "Display language"...
  • Page 38 • If “U.S.” is selected, Letter will be the default paper size. If “Metric” is selected, A4 will be the default paper size. • Windwos XP: Windows 7: PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 or later Page 38 of 87...
  • Page 39 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 The “Language for non-Unicode programs” setting on the Windows operating system will be used to determine the default paper size to be used after the driver is installed. The default paper size will be determined based on the language that is set: •...

  • Page 40: Bi-Directional Communication

    The SNMP community name used by Standard TCP/IP ports is “public” but can be changed. • PrinterSwitcher port o PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v2.0.0.0 or later only Smart Device Monitor for Client port • Novel iPrint Server port •...

  • Page 41: Ui Selection Via Bi-Directional Communication

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 By default, our Universal Driver will automatically establish bi-directional communication with the connected device. This allows the driver to automatically determine which options have been installed and which U/I to display to users.
  • Page 42 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 “Generic Models” is selected in the selected models Flowchart: *Occasionally, some accessories options might be obtained correctly, but this behavior cannot be supported. NOTES: If the driver cannot connect to a network device: •...

  • Page 43: Configuration On The Novell Iprint Server

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 5-2-5 Configuration on the Novell iPrint server: The following steps are for v3.6.0.0 or later versions of the PCL6 driver for Universal Print. 1. Access Novell iManager > iPrint > Manage Printer > Configuration > Gateway 2.

  • Page 44: Configuring Disabling Automatic Bi-Directional Communication

    5-3 Point & Print 5-3-1 Installation on a Point and Print server: 1. Create a PCL6 Driver for Universal Print queue with the procedure described in the “Installation and queue creation” section above. 2. Share the printer and assign it the desired privileges.

  • Page 45: Installation Of The Printer Driver On A Point And Print Client

    5-3-2 Installation of the printer driver on a Point and Print client: Connect to the Point and Print server and double-click the shared printer icon. The PCL6 Driver for Universal Print will be automatically downloaded to the client PC via Point and Print.

  • Page 46: Web Point And Print

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 If you set up Point & Print in Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows 7 environment, please be sure supporting Package Awareness. 5-4 Web Point and Print 5-4-1 Configuration of the Web Point and Print server: Install local print queue on the point and print server 1.

  • Page 47: Upgrade

    1. Uninstall the PCL6 driver for Universal Print driver with the same steps as described in the “Uninstallation” section above. 2. Install the new version of the PCL6 driver for Universal Print driver with the same steps as described in the “Installation” section above.

  • Page 48: Advantage Of Use Of New Driver Button

    6-2-2 Known issues in case of updating with New Driver button Some Settings Cannot Be Inherited When updating from PCL6 driver for Universal Print v3.3.0.0 or later to v4.0.0.0 or later by using the “New Driver” button, some settings cannot be inherited.

  • Page 49: Resetting Of The Settings In A File Might Occur

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 (*1) If the newer PCL6 driver for Universal Print doesn’t have the specific model’s file, the Generic Model will be applied. Resetting of the Settings in a File Might Occur If the file, such as MS Office Excel, has the settings information (public Devmode) that uses PCL6 driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 or earlier, these settings might be reset or replaced with...

  • Page 50: Uninstallation

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Uninstallation Please close all applications before uninstalling the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print. Windows 7/8/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012 1. Close all applications. 2. Open the "Printers" folder (or "Devices and Printers"). 3. Delete the printer icon corresponding to the driver that is to be uninstalled.

  • Page 51: Printing Features

    PCL6 driver for Universal Print supports only RAW spool format. 8-2 One Click Preset Icons PCL6 driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 or earlier used an old-fashioned UI, but PCL6 driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 or later will adopt a one-click UI.
  • Page 52 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 One click presets can be created by clicking the ‘Register Current Settings’ button. Register Current Settings as One Click Preset • The currently configured settings can be registered as a One Click Preset. The name used for the One Click Preset can contain up to 64 characters.

  • Page 53: Settings That Cannot Be Stored As One Click Presets

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 This function can be used instead of the Save/Load function in PCL6 driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 or earlier. 8-2-1 Settings that cannot be stored as One Click Presets The following settings cannot be stored as One Click Presets: •...

  • Page 54: Printing Features For Aficio Sp 4400S/4410Sf/4420Sf

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.9.0.0 or later have native support for Aficio SP 4400S/4410SF/4420SF. However because the driver must interface differently and functionality is limited as compared to the functions available when using with the PCL6 driver for Universal Print's generic UI.
  • Page 55 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Function / Shown in the Aficio SP Selectable in the Selectable in the Notes about the use of the Setting 4400S/4410SF/4420SF UI Generic UI Aficio SP PCL6 driver for 4400S/4410SF/44 Universal Print 's Aficio...
  • Page 56 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Booklet Ignore Multiple copies are Application always collated. Collate • Paper Page 56 of 87...
  • Page 57 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Function / Shown in the Aficio SP Selectable in the Selectable in the Notes about the use of the Setting 4400S/4410SF/4420SF UI Generic UI Aficio SP PCL6 driver for 4400S/4410SF/44 Universal Print 's Aficio...
  • Page 58 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Zoom Zoom Value Print On Print On Print 12"x18" Aficio SP Size 4400S/4410SF/4420SF 11"x17" (Ledger) and GW devices use Legal (8.5"x14") Legal (8.5"x14") different labels for some Letter (8.5"x11") Letter (8.5"x11") PCL page sizes.
  • Page 59 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Output Tray Printer Default Printer Default Input Tray Auto Tray Select Auto Tray Select Tray 1 Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4 Tray 5 Tray 6 Tray 7 (Multi) Bypass...

  • Page 60: Print Quality

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Purple Ivory Orange Pink Gray Glossy Envelope Postcard Inkjet Postcard Coated Print Quality • There is no difference between the Aficio SP 4400S/4410SF/4420SF UI's and generic UI's Print Quality tabs. Page 60 of 87...
  • Page 61 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Function / Shown in the Aficio SP Selectable in the Selectable in the Notes about the use of the Setting 4400S/4410SF/4420SF UI Generic UI Aficio SP PCL6 driver for 4400S/4410SF/44 Universal Print 's Aficio...
  • Page 62 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Watermarks • There is no difference between the Aficio SP 4400S/4410SF/4420SF UI's and generic UI's Watermarks tabs. Function / Shown in the Aficio SP Selectable in the Selectable in the Notes about the use of the...

  • Page 63: Support For Aficio Sp 3500Sf/3510Sf And 3500N/3510Dn

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 8-4 Support for Aficio SP 3500SF/3510SF and 3500N/3510DN PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.11.0.0 can be used in Generic Mode with Aficio SP 3500SF/3510SF and Aficio SP 3500N/3510DN. However, these devices require a certain level of firmware in order to be used with the PCL6 driver for Universal Print.

  • Page 64: Other Functions

    In addition to the officially supported models listed above, other models can be used with the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print. If the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print is connected to a device that is not in the list, the “Generic Model” setting can be used to provide basic functionality. The Generic Model UI will contain only functions that are commonly supported by most Ricoh models.

  • Page 65: Models Supported As "Generic Models" By Pcl6 Driver For Universal Print V3.13.0.0

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 9-1-1 Models Supported As “Generic Models” by PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0 Please see the section “1-5. Supported Models (PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.13.0.0)” 9-1-2 Models Supported As “Generic Models” by PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 Please see the section “1-6.

  • Page 66: Supported Functions (V3.0.0.0 - V3.13.0.0)

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 9-1-3 Supported functions (v3.0.0.0 - v3.13.0.0) Will be grayed out of the required options are not installed. Will be removed from the UI if the required options are not installed. Function Selections Job Type...
  • Page 67 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Function Selections Duplex Duplex Off Open to Left Open to Top Booklet Staple Top Left Top Right 2 at Top 2 at Left 2 at Right Punch Left Right Document Size 12X18 11X17...
  • Page 68 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Postcard Function Selections Zoom Zoom% 25-400 Print On Print Size 12X18 11X17 Legal Letter Executive 5.5X8.5 B4JIS B5JIS 8X13 8.25X13 8.5X13 Fit to Print Size Paper Selection Same Paper for All Pages Covers/Pages Selection...
  • Page 69 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Special2 Special3 Thick Thick1 Thick2 Thick3 Thin Transparency Translucent Color Color1 Color2 Letterhead Preprinted Labels Bond Cardstock Tab Stock Yellow Green Blue Purple Ivory Orange Pink Gray Glossy HG Plain Envelope Postcard Inkjet Postcard...
  • Page 70 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Function Selections True Type Mode Download as True Type Increase Auto-keep Settings Paper Settings Input Tray Unspecified Tray1 Tray2 Tray3 Tray3(LCT) Tray4 Tray5 Tray6 Tray7 Bypass Tray Paper Settings Paper Size 12X18 11X17...

  • Page 71: Supported Functions (As Of V4.0.0.0)

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 9-1-4 Supported functions (as of v4.0.0.0) Will be grayed out of the required options are not Will be removed from the UI if the required options are not installed. Function Selections Normal Print...
  • Page 72 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 B4 JIS B5 JIS 8X13 8.25X13 8.5X13 Com10 Env Monarch Env. DL Env. C6 Env. C5 Env. Custom Page Size Reduce/Enlarge Fit to Print Size Zoom Zoom Same as Original Size 12X18 11X17...
  • Page 73 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 8.5X13 Com10 Env Monarch Env. DL Env. C6 Env. C5 Env. Function Selections Auto Tray Select Tray1 Tray2 Tray3 Input Tray Tray4 Tray5 Tray6 Tray7 Bypass Tray Plain & Recycled Plain Recycled Special...
  • Page 74 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Prepunched Labels Bond Cardstock Tab Stock Yellow Green Blue Purple Ivory Orange Pink Gray Glossy Envelope Postcard Inkjet Postcard HG Plain Coated Output Tray Printer Default Function Selections 1 Page per Sheet 2 Pages per Sheet...
  • Page 75 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Draw Frame Border Long Edge Bind (Open to Left/Top) 2 sided Short Edge Bind (Open to Top/Left) Booklet Magazine Printer Collate Collate Application Collate Reverse Order Printing Top Left Top Right Finishing Staple...

  • Page 76: Custom Paper Size For The Generic Model

    5.83 - 23.61 148.0 - 599.8 9-1-6 Generic Model: Bidirectional communication As of PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v3.7.0.0, the following settings in the generic UI can be updated by bidirectional communication. Printer Properties: • Accessories tab > Options: Duplex, Staple, and Punch •...

  • Page 77: Printerswitcher

    These added devices appear in a list of available devices presented to users when printing. This utility can be downloaded from the Ricoh website. 9-2-2 Specifications Languages: •...

  • Page 78: Limitation: Some Functions Have Been Eliminated

    • Fast User Switching 9-2-3 Limitation: Some Functions Have Been Eliminated The following settings are not supported in PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 or later because they lead to incompatibilities with the operating system: Pop up when printing •...

  • Page 79: Enhanced Locked Print Nx Flexrelease Server (Elp-Nx Fs)

    FS that is holding the job. A list of that user’s available print jobs will be displayed. The user is free to release (print) any available job. ELP-NX FS can only be used with a PCL6 Driver for Universal Print that is connected to a “Generic Model”.

  • Page 80: Printer Driver Packager Nx

    WHQL certification. Note: The initial version of Printer Driver Packager NX will not support the customization function with the PCL6 Driver for Universal Print. The following is an example of assigning specific default values or locking certain values: Page 80 of 87...
  • Page 81 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 Page 81 of 87...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 The following is an example of removing the selections for a setting: Pop-up function: 9-4-2 Specifications PCL6 Driver for Universal Print v4.0.0.0 or later. Page 82 of 87...
  • Page 83 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 For details about Printer Driver Packager NX, please see the user manual. Page 83 of 87...

  • Page 84: Appendix

    PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 10. Appendix 10-1 Table: Details About Upgrading Versions by Using the New Driver Button V1.0.0.0 V1.1.0.0 V1.2.0.0 V1.3.0.0 V1.4.0.0 V2.0.0.0 V2.1.0.0 V2.3.0.0 V1.0.0.0 From V1.1.0.0 V1.2.0.0 V1.3.0.0 V1.4.0.0 V2.0.0.0 V2.1.0.0 V2.3.0.0 V3.0.0.0 V3.1.0.0 V3.2.0.0...
  • Page 85 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 V3.0.0.0 V3.1.0.0 V3.2.0.0 V3.3.0.0 V3.4.0.0 V3.5.0.0 V3.6.0.0 V3.7.0.0 From V1.0.0.0 V1.1.0.0 V1.2.0.0 V1.3.0.0 V1.4.0.0 V2.0.0.0 V2.1.0.0 V2.3.0.0 V3.0.0.0 V3.1.0.0 V3.2.0.0 V3.3.0.0 V3.4.0.0 V3.5.0.0 V3.6.0.0 V3.7.0.0 V3.8.0.0 V3.8.1.0 V3.9.0.0 V3.10.0.0 V3.10.1.0 V3.11.0.0 V3.12.0.0 V3.13.0.0 V4.0.0.0...
  • Page 86 PCL6 Driver for Universal Print ver 4.0.0 V3.8.0.0 V3.8.1.0 V3.9.0.0 V3.10.0.0 V3.10.1.0 V3.11.0.0 V3.12.0.0 V3.13.0.0 From V1.0.0.0 V1.1.0.0 V1.2.0.0 V1.3.0.0 V1.4.0.0 V2.0.0.0 V2.1.0.0 V2.3.0.0 V3.0.0.0 V3.1.0.0 V3.2.0.0 V3.3.0.0 V3.4.0.0 V3.5.0.0 V3.6.0.0 V3.7.0.0 V3.8.0.0 V3.8.1.0 V3.9.0.0 V3.10.0.0 V3.10.1.0 V3.11.0.0 V3.12.0.0 V3.13.0.0 V4.0.0.0...
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