HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - Software Technical Reference (External)

MS Windows driver configuration
The HP LaserJet PCL 6 and PCL 5 traditional drivers for MS Windows and the HP PCL 6, PCL 5, and
PS emulation unidrivers feature bidirectional communication technology which, in environments that
support the drivers, provide automatic discovery and driver configuration for device accessories at the
time of installation.
Some accessories that are automatically discovered and configured include the duplexing unit, optional
paper trays, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
Topics:
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Driver autoconfiguration
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Bidirectional communication
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Enterprise AutoConfiguration
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Update Now
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HP Driver Preconfiguration
Driver autoconfiguration
Automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication occurs in the
following circumstances:
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When a print driver is installed by using Enterprise AutoConfiguration (EAC)
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When using the Update Now feature for a driver that is already installed
However, as shown in the following table, driver autoconfiguration and EAC are not available in
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 operating systems over a direct connection when
the HP LaserJet 5200 printer is installed by using the Add Printer Wizard.
Table 2-2 Availability of automatic discovery and driver configuration through bidirectional communication in
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
Connection type Add Printer Wizard install Common installer
Network Yes Yes
Direct connection No Yes
Bidirectional communication
In environments that support bidirectional communication, the computer communicates with the device
during installation, determines the physical configuration, and then configures the driver accordingly.
Bidirectional communication is the capability of the device to respond to data inquiries from the computer
and report information back, such as what type of print media is available or what accessories are
connected to the device. Bidirectional communication depends on the network operating system and
on the type of connection that exists between the computer and the HP LaserJet 5200. If the connection
does not have this capability (that is, if it has no bidirectional mode), it can only accept commands from
the host and cannot report information back to the host computer.
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