/*************************************************************************************************/ Important: /*************************************************************************************************/ W95ws2setup.exe is a winsock patch for Win95 only. If you have not install this patch into your win95 system, you will not be able to use network scan with FDU. /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1e Release (02 May 2002) (Beta 1e Build): /*************************************************************************************************/ - Added "Cancel" features to Network Scanning and Firmware Querying processes - Changes executeable name from printdrt.exe to fdu.exe. /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1f Release (08 May 2002) (Beta 1f Build) : /*************************************************************************************************/ - Added Status Bar to Utility - Removed Multiple file Download mechanism (UI) - Added Single file Download mechanism. this involves splitting the combined firmware file into both personality and base files and the FDU upgrades the printer sequentially. This is almost the same process as the Multiple file Download mechanism, except for the additional file splitting code. - Fixed defect on flashing multiple direct-connect ports (eg. both lpt and usb ports) - Briefly tested on Win2k, Win95 and Win98. /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1f Release (13 May 2002) (Beta 1g Build): /*************************************************************************************************/ - Amended string to accept *.rfu - fixed scheduling defect - fixed "unable to flash" defect when flash file is "readonly" - Briefly tested on Win2k, Win95 and Win98. /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1i Release (30 Sept 2002) (Build 1I): /*************************************************************************************************/ - fixed scheduling defect (cannot set flash schedule twice) - implemented multiport firmware download for external jetdirect boxes - added port entry to Add Network Printer (to sync up with multiport feature) - revamp hpfdu logging feature /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1j Release (7 Nov 2002) (Build 1j): /*************************************************************************************************/ - Modified for Maxwell Release - Implemented 12 min timeout - Modified filespilt function again /*************************************************************************************************/ HP Firmware Download Utility Beta1k Release (12 Nov 2002) (Build 1k): /*************************************************************************************************/ - Fixed USB Flashing defect - printing starts after flashing of firmware on MaxwellDownload 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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.