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README -- OEMSETUP
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README FILE FOR HEWLETT-PACKARD HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER FOR USE WITH
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1 / 3.11 WITH SUPPORT FOR HP LaserJet 4/4M,
4L, 4ML, 4Si/4Si MX, 4P/4MP, 4 Plus/4M Plus and 4V/4MV Printers.
HPPCL5E Printer Driver: 31.V1.50
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This README file contains the following information:
* Introduction
* Trademark Notices
* Installation Instructions
* System Update Information
* User Hints
* Features of the HP LaserJet 4 Family Printer Driver
* How to Obtain Additional Information about HP Services
* Software License and Copyright Notices
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TRADEMARK NOTICES
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Intellifont is a registered trademark of AGFA Compugraphic,
a division of Miles Corporation.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computers Inc.
PageMaker is a registered trademark of Aldus Corporation.
CorelDRAW is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation.
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INTRODUCTION
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This release includes printer driver support for the HP LaserJet 4
Printer family.
Additional system components are available through the HP LaserJet
Printing System for Windows 3.1 / 3.11 including:
HPPCL5E Printer Driver
TrueType Screen Fonts
HP Status Window (bi-directional printer support)
Networked Windows installation
HP Travel Guide
See the "HOW TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HP SERVICES"
section below for assistance in obtaining the HP LaserJet Printing
System.
Customers who have Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation issues
should see the "SYSTEM UPDATE INFORMATION" section below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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To install Hewlett-Packard HPPCL5E printer driver version 31.V1.50 for
Windows 3.1 / 3.11:
1. Choose the "Control Panel" from the Main Group in Program Manager.
2. Choose the "Printers" icon from the Control Panel window.
3. The Printers dialog box appears. Choose the "Add>>" button.
4. The "List of Printers" dialog box appears. Select "Install Unlisted
or Updated Printer" (first line in list).
5. Choose the "Install" button.
6. Insert the driver disk with the HPPCL5E printer driver (Disk 1 of
the HP LaserJet Printer System) into your flexible disk drive and
specify the corresponding drive, OR enter the drive and directory
where the driver files are stored.
7. At the "Add Unlisted or Updated Printer" dialog box, highlight one
of the available printers: "HP LaserJet 4/4M", "HP LaserJet 4L",
"HP LaserJet 4ML", "HP LaserJet 4P/4MP", "HP LaserJet 4Si/4Si MX",
"HP LaserJet 4 Plus/4M Plus", "HP LaserJet 4V/4MV" and press
[Enter]. If you are asked whether or not to install the new
HPPCL5E3.DLL file, press the "Yes" button to continue the
installation.
8. Choose the "Connect" button.
9. Highlight the correct printer port from the "Ports:" list box and
press [Enter].
10. Choose the "Setup" button.
11. Make any necessary changes in the Printer Setup screen to reflect
your printer's configuration.
12. Choose OK.
13. Choose the "Set as Default Printer" button.
14. Choose the "Close" button.
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SYSTEM UPDATE INFORMATION (Changes to Version 31.V1.50 since 31.V1.30)
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Aldus PageMaker
The PageMaker set width feature allows changes to be made to the
size and spacing of specified characters. This feature is not supported
by the LaserJet 4 family printers when rendering the TrueType fonts
which are internal to the printer. The PCL driver now directs Windows
to render the font and download it to the printer whenever any
application applies changes, such as set width, to fonts internal to a
LaserJet 4 family printer.
Aldus PageMaker
If you experience problems when printing rotated, skewed, or
mirrored images with Aldus PageMaker 5.0, contact Aldus Corporation to
order their software patch "ALDIM3.DLL". The Aldus patch in combination
with the 31.V1.50 HP PCL driver correct this problem. The patch can be
downloaded from the Aldus bulletin board or from the Aldus forums on
America On-line or CompuServe.
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Support
The HP LaserJet Printing System installation program has been
enhanced to allow installation for Windows for Workgroups 3.11. Versions
of the HP Printing Systems included with HP LaserJets built previous to
the release of Windows for Workgroups 3.11 do not support installation
into the WFW 3.11 environment. See the "HOW TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ABOUT HP SERVICES" section below for assistance in obtaining
the HP LaserJet Printing System, 31.V1.50.
Many customers have experienced printing problems in WFW 3.11.
Among these are:
1. The job in the queue goes to 0 bytes and will not delete.
2. The printing process locks up without completing the job.
This problem results from the Print Manager files for WFW 3.11 being
overwritten by Print Manager files from some other version of Windows,
especially Windows for Workgroups 3.1. Several vendors have included
earlier versions of Print Manager in their products, including: PC
vendors, printer vendors, etc.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE
The following workaround is provided to assist customers who are
experiencing the problems described above and suspect that their
original Print Manager files that have been written over by an
installation utility.
Hewlett-Packard provides this workaround in good faith and is not
responsible for problems associated with it's use. Hewlett-Packard
will only assist customers who have incurred this problem as a result
of installing products purchased from Hewlett-Packard.
The original Print Manager file set included with Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 is as follows:
Compressed Files:
PRINTMAN.EX_ 11-01-93
PRINTMAN.HL_ 11-01-93
These files will likely be found on Disk 3 and Disk 4 of the Windows
for Workgroups 3.11 package. Verify that different Print Manager files
are found in the "Windows" directory of a WFW 3.11 installation before
replacing them with the originals. Use the "EXPAND.EXE" utility to
decompress the print manager files into the "Windows" directory.
Example:
c:\wfw\expand a:printman.ex_ c:\wfw\printman.exe
c:\wfw\expand a:printman.hl_ c:\wfw\printman.hlp
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USER HINTS
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On-Line Help
On-line help files are included for the HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER and
the HP font installer screens. Choose Help from these screens to access
the HELP information.
Aldus PageMaker 5.0
See the SYSTEM UPDATE INFORMATION section above for important
information regarding PageMaker support with this driver.
Graphics, Error 20s, and Print Performance
If you encounter print difficulties, Error 20s, or slow performance
with any application when using in HP-GL/2 Graphics Mode, it is
recommended that you change the Graphics Mode to RASTER in the HP PCL
printer driver and try your print job again. Access the Printers Icon
through the Control Panel. Select the LaserJet 4 family printer driver,
the Setup button, the Options dialogue box, and Graphics Mode.
Corel Draw Printing Performance
The options below are made available to assist you in improving
print speed. Print performance, however, is largely dependent on
information in the graphics document being printed.
1. Print Performance
For best printing performance in CorelDRAW, it is recommended
that you change the Graphics Mode to RASTER in the HP PCL printer
driver and try your print job again. See the Graphics, Error 20s,...
paragraph above for assistance.
2. Corel Draw 3.0: Improve graphics performance.
a) Open CORELDRW.INI with a text editor. The CORELDRW.INI is in the
DRAW subdirectory for Corel Draw 3.0b or later.
e.g. c:\corel30\coreldrw\draw\coreldrw.ini
b) Go the section labeled: [CDrawConfig].
c) At the end of this section, enter the following line (exactly as
shown): UseClippingForFills=0
d) Save and close the CORELDRW.INI file.
e) Restart Corel Draw.
3. Corel Draw 4.0 and 5.0 - Improve graphics and scanned image printing
performance.
a) Open CORELDRW.INI with a text editor. The CORELDRW.INI file is
found in the COREL40\CONFIG subdirectory for Corel 40 and 5.0.
e.g. c:\corel40\config\coreldrw.ini
b) Go the section labeled: [Config]
c) At the end of this section, enter the following line (exactly as
shown): UseClippingForFills=0
d) Save and close the CORELDRW.INI file.
The setting below impacts raster graphics only.
a) Open the CORELPRN.INI file with a text editor. The CORELPRN.INI
file is also located in the CONFIG sub-directory.
b) Go to the section labeled: [Config]
c) Find the following line: DumpEntireBitmap=0.
Changed to read: DumpEntireBitmap=1.
d) Save and close the CORELPRN.INI file
e) RESTART Corel Draw.
Changing this entry from 0 to 1 allows Corel Draw to send raster data
in blocks rather than line by line. This should improve processing
time of graphic intense files and should improve memory performance.
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FEATURES of the HP LASERJET 4 FAMILY PRINTER DRIVER
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HP-GL/2 Mode
Support for HP-GL/2 is in the HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER. Under the
Options Dialog in the Printer Setup, an option of "Graphics Mode" is
available. Two options are present: HP-GL/2 or Raster. The first choice
enables both HP-GL/2 and raster printing which optimizes print
performance. The second choice uses raster only. Default settings for
"Graphics Mode" optimize print speed for the given printer. The default
graphics mode is set to raster for the HP LaserJet 4L. The default mode
is set to HP-GL/2 for all other HP LaserJet 4 family printers. Default
settings for "Graphics Mode" optimize print speed for the given printer.
300 DPI Compatibility (Supported on 31.V1.26 and later)
Additional compatibility has been added to this driver to insure
compatibility between documents printed with this driver and documents
printed with the HP LaserJet III Family drivers. This compatibility is
automatically enabled when a document is printed with the resolution
field set to 300 DPI.
Graphics Quality
Depending upon which dpi (dots per inch) selection you choose,
there are different graphic resolution settings available. The actual
settings are denoted by the descriptive terms of High, Medium and Low
rather than the actual dpi number. When the driver is set to 600 dpi
mode, the settings available are 600, 300, and 150 dpi. When the driver
is set to 300 dpi mode, the settings available are 300, 150, and 75 dpi.
Internal Intellifont typefaces.
All the internal Intellifont typefaces in the HP LaserJet 4 family
printers are supported in the 19U (Windows) symbol set.
EconoMode
(Supported by the LaserJet 4L, 4ML, 4P/4MP, 4 Plus/4M Plus & 4V/4MV Printers)
Support for EconoMode is in printer driver versions 31.V1.20 or
later within the Options Dialog. There are three options available for
the supported LaserJets (except the 4L and 4ML), Printer Default, ON,
OFF. Printer Default uses the current setting on the printer (not the
default). There are only two options available for the 4L and 4ML, ON or
OFF. With EconoMode enabled the output will resemble draft mode, using
fewer dots in order to conserve toner.
Print Density
(Supported by the LaserJet 4L, 4ML, 4P/4MP, & 4 Plus/4M Plus)
Print density support is provided in the Options Dialog.
Adjust the density of the printer according to the desired
density. The density range is one (lightest) to five
(darkest).
REt (Resolution Enhancement technology)
REt refines the print quality of characters and graphics by
smoothing the fine gradations along the angles and curves of the printed
image. The driver default is "Printer Default". The printer default is
"Medium". Other options override the printer setting.
Resource Saving
(Dialog support is only provided for the LaserJet 4Si/4Si MX)
This feature, added to the main setup dialog box, allows the user to
tell the printer driver how much memory is set aside for each printer
personality (PCL and PostScript). This memory is used for saving printer
resources between printer language switching. The range is 0KB to
99900KB. For all other printers which support Resource Saving, it can be
set from the front control panel of the printer.
Version Information Resources
This feature, in printer driver versions 31.V1.20 and later, is
added to the printer driver and its dynamic link libraries. This helps
to eliminate a possible mismatch of driver and driver resource files
when installing previous drivers. If a potential mismatch is detected
during driver installation, a dialog box that contains a warning is
displayed with the option to replace the files.
Custom Media Size
Custom Media is also supported by this driver for the HP LaserJet
4ML, 4P/4MP, and 4 Plus/4M Plus. The size of the custom media in most
cases must be set in both the application's page setup and the driver
setup. For more information about minimum and maximum page size, see
your user's manual.
Cartridge Support (Removed 31.V1.26 and later)
This driver does not have built-in support for HP font cartridges.
Font cartridge support is still available by:
1) Installing the fonts for the font cartridge from the
autofont support disk shipped with the font cartridge
2) North American customer can contact Hewlett-Packard's
Driver Distribution Center.
Call: 303-339-7009
Monday through Saturday, 24 hours a day
Fax: 303-330-7655
3) For other customers, please contact your local HP dealer.
4) Downloading the PCM (printer cartridge metric) files
from the HP Periperals Forum library on CompuServe. The
filename for the PCM files is L4PCM.EXE.
After extracting the files, the PCM files can be installed from the HP
Font Installer which is accessed from the "Control Panel", "Printers",
"Setup", "Fonts...", "Add Fonts..." option in Windows 3.1. Detailed
installation instructions are included with the PCM files.
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HOW TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HP SERVICES
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HP ELECTRONIC SERVICES
INTERNET
Anonymous ftp library service for around-the-clock access to
drivers and technical support information for Hewlett-Packard
peripheral and computer products.
IP address 192.6.71.2
Alias ftp-boi.external.hp.com
Login - anonymous
Password - send user identification (your Internet name)
URL to access HP - http://www.hp.com/home.html
COMPUSERVE
HP Peripherals Forum provides low-cost, around-the-clock
access to drivers and technical support information. In the US, you can
call CompuServe at 800-848-8199 (Users type: GO HPPER). This service
is provided by CompuServe, not Hewlett-Packard. In countries other than
the US, contact CompuServe for information.
SOFTWARE APPLICATION SUPPORT
Call the phone number listed in your software vendor's manual.
PERIPHERAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
To resolve problems you may encounter, we suggest using the
following resources:
1) Your company may have an internal support professional, department,
or help desk.
2) Your local authorized reseller is also qualified to provide you with
support.
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US and CANADA SUPPORT SERVICES
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"HP Guide to Electronic Support Services"
HP FIRST DOCUMENT #9020. See HP FIRST section below for assistance.
HP BBS DOWNLOAD SERVICES
Hewlett-Packard download service for around-the-clock access to
drivers and technical support information for Hewlett-Packard
peripheral and computer products.
(208) 344-1691
Modem Settings - N,8,1
14,400 baud maximum
DRIVER DISTRIBUTION - US and Canada
Hewlett-Packard's Driver Distribution Center provides US and
Canadian customers with HP drivers for several popular software
packages. To order drivers:
Call: 303-339-7009
Monday through Saturday, 24 hours a day
Fax: 303-330-7655
Driver Distribution is available in many other North American
countries, ask your local HP dealer for the numbers.
HP FIRST - US and Canada
HP's automated fax system provides technical information
around-the-clock for Hewlett-Packard peripherals and computer
products. Indexes are available listing thousands of documents.
U.S. and CANADA, call 800-333-1917
Elsewhere call 208-344-4809 (must call from your fax machine)
AUDIO-TIPS
Audio-Tips offers pre-recorded technical information for
Hewlett-Packard peripherals and computer products around-the-
clock. Many trouble-shooting tips have faxable documents
providing for more detailed information.
US and CANADA, call 800-333-1917
HP CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER - US and Canada
The HP Customer Support Center provides live technical assistance
for peripherals.
Call: 208-323-2551
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
Free technical support is offered during the warranty period at
208-323-2551 (have your HP LaserJet printer serial number
available).
After the warranty period, call 800-999-1148 (US and Canada) at
$25 per call (US Funds - VISA or MasterCard); or call 900-555-1500
(US) at $2.50 per minute. Charges begin only when you
connect with a support technician. Prices subject to change.
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EUROPEAN SUPPORT SERVICES
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DRIVER DISTRIBUTION - Europe
Driver Lists and Driver Order Forms are available from HP FIRST
(see HP FIRST in this section). Use the product numbers listed on the
Driver List to fill in the Driver Order Form. The Driver Order Form
includes fax numbers and telephone numbers for ordering drivers.
HP FIRST - Europe
(HP's Fax Information Retrieval Support Technology)
Provides technical information by fax, around the clock. To use
HP FIRST, you must call from a touch-tone telephone or fax. Telephone
numbers for HP FIRST are listed below.
Country Language Toll Free Numbers
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Austria German 0660-8128 (local toll charged)
Belgium Dutch 0800 1 1906
Belgium French 0800 1 7043
Denmark Danish 800-10453
Finland Finnish 9800-13134 (local toll charged)
France French 05-905900
Germany German 0130-810061
Great Britain English 0800-960271
Italy Italian 1678-59020
Netherlands Dutch 06-0222420
Norway Norwegian 800-11319 (local toll charged)
Spain Spanish 900-993123
Sweden Swedish 020-795743 (local toll charged)
Switzerland German 155-1527
Switzerland French 155-1526
Access to HP FIRST in English is available from the countries
listed above and other countries by calling the Netherlands at
(+31) 20 6815792. NOTE: International call charges apply outside
of the Netherlands.
EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
Hours of operation:
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri from 8:30 to 18:00, Central European Time
Wednesday from 8:30 to 16:00, Central European Time
Free technical support is offered during the product's warranty
period. Please have the product's serial number available when
you call. Telephone numbers and other information about the
European Customer Support Center is included with supported
products.
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SUPPORT SERVICES - OTHER COUNTRIES
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Driver Distribution and HP FIRST is available in many other
countries, ask your local HP dealer for the numbers.
Customer Support is also available in several other countries.
Check your printer user's manual or contact your authorized HP Dealer
for more information.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE and COPYRIGHT NOTICES
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Information provided in this document and software called the Hewlett-
Packard HPPCL5E Printer Driver version 31.V1.50 IS PROVIDED "AS IS." No
implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose are given.
The HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER Version 31.V1.50 may be copied and
distributed only to users of an HP LaserJet 4 Family Printer. All files
on the disk must be copied without modification. All components of the
HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER Version 31.V1.50 must be distributed together.
The HPPCL5E PRINTER DRIVER Version 31.V1.50 may not be distributed for
profit.
Copyright (c) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Hewlett-Packard Company.
Copyright (c) 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Microsoft Corp.
Copyright (c) 1988, 1989 Aldus Co.
All Rights Reserved.
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