Universal Printer Driver UPD Version 1.4 and 1.5 White Papers and Driver Update Summary

Overview

The Universal Printer Driver (UPD) white paper explains the following:

• What is it?
• Benefits
• Supported operating systems
• Supported printers and MFPs
• Connectivity and supported network port monitors
• Supported paper sizes
• Language support
• Installation tips
• Printer peripherals and driver recognition of those peripherals
• Further explanation of some driver settings

Click here for the latest UPD 1.5 white paper.

Added Driver Features

Features originally added to UPD 1.4:

• PostScript level 3 UPD includes driver-fax capabilities
• Phonebook feature for easy contact look-ups.
• 1200 dpi resolution
• Custom paper sizes
• Print as black
• Advance finisher options
• PostScript level 3 transparent watermark
• Pixel boost
• 2009 product device support
• Update Microsoft re-distributable core driver (UNIDRV & PSCRIPT)

• Plug-and-Play capabilities
• Travel print
• PCL XL emulation
• RFID support in PCL5 emulation for Lexmark RFID-capable devices
• Enhancements in 'watermark' support in PCL 5
• Bi-directional capability for USB ports
• Improved (rotation and location) staple functionality
• Improved LPT1 copy functions
• Duplex/envelope printing enhancements
• Improved "Last Page First" behavior

For more information on these new features, download the UPD1.5 whitepaper.

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Contacting Lexmark

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support if you need additional assistance.
NOTE: When calling for support, you will be asked for your machine/model type and serial number (SN).

Please call from near the printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task involving the printer.

LEGACY ID: SO4697