HP LaserJet 5000 Series PCL6 NT4.0/Win2000 Driver Version Release Date Comment ------- ------------ ------- 4.3.2.50 07/21/2000 See Version 4.3.2.50 below --- Version 4.3.2.50 --- New functionality in 4.3.2.50: * This version features a new user interface which provides the drivers with a common look and feel. Future printer drivers will also incorporate this enhanced usability design. This version includes numerous features that enable you to improve the quality, appearance, and performance of print jobs. Features such as HP ZoomSmart, Quick Sets, booklet printing, and watermarks are fully supported. Improvements in 4.3.2.50: * This version includes improved support for third party paper handling devices such as Rutishauser TowerFeed and LaserTower paper trays. Known Issues in 4.3.2.50: * Cannot save a custom paper size as "Folio". The error "There are too many custom paper sizes defined. Please delete some before adding new ones." is displayed. * Characters in rotated text may be printed as overlapping each other on Japanese systems when using N-up or Booklet settings. * Automatic Configuration (Update Now) may not work properly in NT4.0 after upgrading to this version of the driver. If printer settings are not detected when clicking on the Update Now button please execute the 4k-5k-NT.reg file that came with this driver. 4k-5k-NT.reg can be executed by double clicking on the file in Windows Explorer or by clicking on the file in Windows Explorer and pressing the Enter key. * If you have a "LaserJet 5000 DN" printer you might be able to improve printing performance by increasing the Driver Workspace Setting (DWS) on the More Configuration Options dialog box. Get to the More Configuration Options dialog by clicking on the More button on the Configure tab. The value to use for the DWS setting can be attained by printing a Configuration Page at the printer and looking in the Memory section. * The Windows Printer Test Page may not print completely during an Add Printer install when installing a driver for a printer attached to a network printer server. After installation the Windows Printer Test page can be printed by going to Start->Settings->Printers, right-clicking on the printer icon, select Properties and pressing Print Test Page. This is a Windows operating system defect. * Changes to Printer Driver Properties may not stick after upgrading to this driver version in NT4.0 from the New Driver button on the General Tab of the Printer Properties. If this occurs, delete the driver from the Printers folder and reinstall using Add Printer. * If you use the driver's NT Forms tab to link paper sizes and types with paper trays you will be limited to selecting just the sizes and types that were linked from most applications. If you cannot select a specific paper size or type from within your applications printing settings you should remove all tray assignments from the NT Froms tab by bringing up the NT Forms tab, clicking on the "Clear All" button, and pressing the OK button.Download Driver Pack
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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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