HP UPD - Using the HP UPD with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

Windows 8 also introduces a new shell and user interface based on Microsoft's design language

featuring a new Start screen with a grid of dynamically updating tiles to represent applications, a

new application platform with an emphasis on touch screen input, and the new Windows Store to

obtain and purchase applications to run on the operating system.

Windows Server 2012 is the current release of the Windows Server platform with an innovative new

user interface, powerful new management tools, enhanced Windows Power Shell support, and new

features in the areas of networking, storage, and virtualization. Windows Server 2012 is designed

for the cloud from the ground up and provides a foundation for building both public and private cloud

solutions to enable businesses to take advantage of the many benefits of cloud computing.

WINDOWS 8 AND WINDOWS SERVER 2012 HP UPD

SUPPORT

In most cases, HP UPD 5.6.0 and later support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is

comparable to Windows 7. This includes TCP/IP network installation, server/client setup, printer

configuration, update now, the upgrade processes, print policies and printing.

Plug and Play for DOT4 devices using USB Plug and Play installation requires HP DOT4 software

(HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communications driver for Windows 8/Server 2012). Windows 8 and

Windows Server 2012 do not include this inbox, but the HP DOT4 component is part of Microsoft

Windows Update.

Install.exe and Add Printer Wizard are also supported. Add Printer Wizard includes several new

dialogs. PCL6 and PS are supported but PCL5 is not currently supported.

Traditional Mode is supported. Dynamic Mode is only supported in Server 2012 and Windows 8:

Desktop; not on Windows Store Apps.

PARK TOOLS

In most cases, HP UPD support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is comparable to

Windows 7. The following PARK tools have been tested and are supported:

 Active Directory Administrator Template

 AutoUpgradeUPD

 Driver Configuration Utility (DCU)

 Driver Deployment Utility (DDU)

 Managed Print Administrator (MPA) is only supported in Windows 8 32 bit.

WINDOWS 8 USER INTERFACES

Windows 8 includes a new touch screen user interface consisting of a grid of dynamically updating

tiles to represent applications similar to what is currently seen on tablets and smart phones as well

as the traditional desktop user interface similar to the Windows 7 user interface.

In this white paper, to clarify which interface we are referring to, we will refer to the new Windows 8

user interface as the “Touch Screen” user interface versus the traditional “Desktop” user interface.

Windows 8 Desktop User Interface

The Windows 8 Desktop user interface is similar to the Windows 7 desktop except that there is no

Start menu and you cannot boot to the desktop. But other than the missing Start button, the

desktop in the Windows 8 looks and behaves very similar to the desktop in Windows 7. Most of the

menus and hotkeys are also the same.