Introdução

If you have a legacy HP LaserJet HP no longer supports (or doesn’t provide a “modern” driver and the printer specific driver is “legacy” and no longer works, like the LaserJet 1012), or you want a single driver that works for multiple printers, this guide will show you how to install and use the HP UPD on your Windows system.

Note: Some printers have problems with their respective model-specific utilities with the HP UPD. This usually affects older models like the P2015, P2035, P2055, and M401 series. This may be fixed on the newer JetIntelligence (DS) models, but I have not tested these and cannot guarantee the driver will coexist.

CAUTION: IF YOU INTEND TO USE THE ORIGINAL HP PRINTER UTILITIES, YOU USUALLY HAVE TO USE THE ORIGINAL DRIVER (at least on pre-2016 models such as the M401/M425 and Pro 400 Color M451 series). This is generally a customized version of the HP UPD driver. As this is complex to test, I will not test it; assume this is the case. If it works with the UPD, it's a bonus.

OUT OF PRINCIPLE, I AM NOT TESTING THE NEWER DS MODELS FOR USE OF THE DRIVER UTILITIES WITH THE HP UPD. Some HP LaserJet models have even more dreadful DRM: HP+. HP+ is worse because this "feature" blocks 3rd party toner with reused chips and requires a "new" virgin chip. These printers either do not work or disable features for not using original supplies (HP+, denoted with an "e" in the model).
Even if I got the unit used and verified it isn't a dreaded HP+ ("e") model from an upgrade and only took it to keep it out of a landfill due to a very agreeable page count, I will not include the results in this guide. HP no longer sells them but refuses to unlock the firmware as a goodwill gesture.
The issue is that once this additional "feature" is enabled, it cannot be disabled and locks you out of the HP Smart app if you dare not use genuine virgin toner.

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    • Authors note: If you have one of the <64MB printers with crippled PCL, these will almost never survive the WPP/V4 purge. Brother is known for their reliable no nonsense monochrome lasers, as well as Canon. If you do not need to print a lot and are happy with an older HP mono like the 1012, Brother 15k page drum models are as good.

    • You will need to check with HP if they intend to release native V4 drivers for your model if the onboard PCL/PS support is weak due to limited onboard RAM -- printers with 128-256MB+ and true PCL/PS support will survive with utility loss. Most pre-2016 models (HP DS) will likely be reduced to UPD only status.

    • If your model is slated to be abandoned or has been abandoned for years (like all of the pre-2016 HP DS printers, like my demo M401), you will lose utility support in due time and will need to change things through the EWS or control panel. Printers without networking will likely be unconfigurable on device and driver override will be needed.

    • If you have WPP (Windows Protected Print Mode) enabled, printers too old to support direct PDF printing may no longer work, and MUST BE REPLACED. If you see this, WPP is enabled:

    • With WPP disabled, all options are present. When WPP is enabled, only IPP compatible printers will work - TCP/IP only models will not.

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    • Authors note: Any REASONABLY NEW laser printer supports PCL6 as a general rule (confirm with the spec sheet!). However, some older monochrome lasers/low end color lasers (i.e. CLJ CP1025) have limited onboard formatter RAM (often 64MB-<64MB). This may print "PCL personality error" pages when the RAM is full (clears with a power cycle).

    • Due to the general nature of this guide, specific languages are not covered. The HP UPD supports PCL6 and PostScript.

    • Find out what print languages your printer supports. The LaserJet Pro M401 series supports PCL6 and PostScript. However, PCL6 is recommended when possible.

    • Get your printer ready for setup. If you use USB, connect the printer now. If networked, make sure to get your printers IP address now as it will be needed later on.

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    • I knew what my printer used in advance. Yours may have minor variations.

    • Once you know what print language(s) your printer supports, download the best one for your printer. The driver can be found on the HP website.

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    • While Windows 7 is being shown here, the same steps apply in Windows 10 and 11.

    • This method can be used for USB printing or network printing but requires manual setup, as it copies the files to the computer in the Windows driver folder. This can be used in place of model-specific drivers, which can sometimes work around bugs that come up as the printer ages

    • At the installation screen, select USB mode- Plug and Play.

    • Once you select the mode, pick the options you wish to use. While these settings can be changed, leave it as-is unless you understand what this does to the Windows driver store.

    • Click Next and the files will be copied to your computer.

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    • While Windows 7 is being shown here, the same steps apply in Windows 10 and 11.

    • This installation method only works with networked printers. USB IS NOT SUPPORTED.

    • After the driver loads, agree to the license.

    • Once you agree to the license, you will be asked which installation mode you want to use. Select Dynamic Mode and click Next.

    • After selecting Dynamic Mode, click Next. The printer driver will be installed alongside a "universal printer".

    • Once the driver is installed, manual configuration and a static IP address on the printer are REQUIRED. The printer is configured via IP address with this method.

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    • Select a file to print and select the HP Universal Printing PCL6 "printer". A box to select a printer will immediately pop on your screen.

    • Once the HP printer queue comes up, select Add a printer address or Search for printer addresses and enter the IP address setup on your printer, if you enter the IP address manually.

    • Manual IP entry only Enter the IP address and click Ok. The printer will now be added.

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    • Microsoft has largely retired the control panel since WIndows 11 24H2, and no longer work in Wndows 11 - these only work in Windows 10 (EOL, but eligible for Consumer ESUs) or 23H2 and older for 11. You must use the control panel, or God Mode in place of the legacy control panel. Select "Advanced printer setup" if you use God Mode.

    • In the search bar, search for Control panel. This will open the legacy control panel on Windows 10 and 11.

    • Select Devices and Printers (Icon View) or View Devices and Printers (Category View), and then you will see the option in the top bar that says Add a Printer. Select this option, and pick the appropriate option for your specific printer.

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    • These steps are for Windows 11 24H2+ and legacy versions which you choose to use the control panel.

    • On the left side (not shown), click on Bluetooth & devices. Once this is done, click on Printers & scanners.

    • Click on Add device. Wait a few minutes and click on Add a new device manually.

    • Previous steps apply as they did in Win7 and older. Setup your legacy printer as normal.

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    • After setting up God Mode, click on the blank shortcut.

    • Scroll down to Devices and Printers and select Advanced printer setup.

    • Select My printer isn't listed if needed - most super old models will require this, but some newer models might show up on the initial query.

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    • While Windows 7 is being shown here, the same steps apply in Windows 10 and 11.

    • Manual configuration is required when using the HP UPD to replace failing legacy drivers on printers setup using a USB cable. These older printers use "USB_001" or "DOT4" depending on the age of the printer. (IMPORTANT: most of the older bulletproof models like the 1012, 1200, 4200 and 4300 series are old enough to require "DOT4")

    • Find Devices and Printers. The location will vary based on what version of Windows is installed. Search for Control panel and find Devices and Printers.

    • Click Add a Printer. If your printer uses USB, select Add a Local printer. For networked printers, select Add a Network, Wireless, or Bluetooth printer.

    • Allow your computer to populate the driver list. Find HP and then locate the driver that says HP Universal Printing (PCL6/PostScript). Select the driver and click Next.

    • Name your printer, then click Next.

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    • While Windows 7 is being shown here, the same steps apply in Windows 10 and 11.

    • After the printer is installed, print a test page to make sure it works. Click Print a test page and make sure it works.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Nick

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Um comentário

I bought an HP printer specified by laserjet. I have followed a few steps to install this printer via HP UPD. at first search for the correct driver, then install it first in a USB mode after that in dynamic mode. then set the configuration pf printer and after completing all the steps just print once for a test.

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