************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ README FILE for HEWLETT-PACKARD'S LASERJET 5 POSTSCRIPT PRINTING SOFTWARE for Use With MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1 and 3.11 WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 3.1 and 3.11 This file contains information found too late to provide in official documentation or README files. ************************************************************************ TABLE OF CONTENTS ************************************************************************ 1. Printers Supported, Component Version Numbers, System Requirements 2. Driver Installation Instruction 3. Late-Breaking Information ************************************************************************ 1. Printers Supported, Component Version Numbers, System Requirements ************************************************************************ This update is in regard to the the "HP LaserJet Windows PostScript driver software" which supports: The HP LaserJet 5M printer or the HP LaserJet 5 or 5N printers which have added PostScript using the HP PostScript Personality SIMM. Component: Version Numbers: --------------------------------- ----------------------------- Windows 3.1x PostScript Driver: 3.0.1 System Requirements for Printing Software (Minimum): - Windows 3.1x - 386 processor or greater - 2MB RAM - 2MB Disk space Other printer software solutions available in the printer box and at HP's driver distribution center include: HP LaserJet 5/5M/5N Printing System: - Standard Printer Driver - Enhanced Printer Driver - PostScript Printer Driver - HP Status Window - HP JetPrint - HP JetAdmin - HP FontSmart For more information on how to obtain drivers and common printing problems not covered in this readme can be found in the HP LaserJet 5/5M PCL Printing System Readme file, HP LaserJet 5/5M Printing System PostScript Readme file, or the various help files. ************************************************************************ 2. Driver Installation Instructions ************************************************************************ See the Readme file included with this software. ************************************************************************ 3. Late-Breaking Information ************************************************************************ ADOBE 3.0.1 OEMSETUP PROBLEMS The following problems can occur when trying to install the Adobe 3.0.1 PostScript printer driver in Windows 3.1 using the Control Panel and OEMSETUP.INF (Control Panel, Printers, Add, Install Unlisted...): 1. Error Message: "This driver cannot be updated because it is currently being used by Windows. Wait until Windows is finished using the driver, and then try again." This will occur when the user already has the Adobe 3.0.1 (or earlier) driver installed. WORKAROUNDS: * Delete the file "ADOBEPSI.CPL" in the \Windows\System directory. * Make sure no programs are running, such as HP Status Window. 2. The driver doesn't show any sample watermarks (confidential, copy, draft). WORKAROUND: * Manually copy the file WATERMAR.INI to the Windows directory. ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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