Changes to Windows Driver Library - Printers (P-Z) [W_Win3] 3.10 WINDOWS ENDUSER | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: Below is a summary of the changes to the printer drivers (P-Z) in the Microsoft Windows Driver Library (WDL). The WDL offers support for many printers, displays, and sound cards not provided with Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1. To see WDL.TXT, which contains a complete listing of the WDL's contents and instructions for obtaining the WDL, query on "Q82006" (without the quotation marks) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. WINDOWS DRIVER LIBRARY CHANGE LOG ================================= ********************************************************************** * PRINTERS * ********************************************************************** Panasonic Printers (PANKX.EXE) ------------------------------ 10/20/92 - Support was removed for the following printers: Panasonic KX-P1081 (Now in PAN9.EXE) Panasonic KX-P1124i (Now in PAN24.EXE) Panasonic KX-P2624 (Now in PAN24.EXE) 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. 04/30/92 - PANKX.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several Panasonic X printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific models. Panasonic 9-Pin Printer Drivers - (PAN9.EXE) -------------------------------------------- 10/20/92 - PAN9.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (version 2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for Panasonic 9-pin printers is an update to one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It adds support for the following models: Panasonic KX-1180 Panasonic KX-1695 Panasonic KX-P2180 Panasonic KX-P1081 (Previously in PANKX.EXE) Panasonic 24-Pin Printer Driver (PAN24.EXE) ------------------------------------------- 11/16/92 - Corrected the OEMSETUP.INF file so that it does not ask for DMCOLOR.DLL. 10/22/92 - Added the DMCOLOR.DLL file to this file. (It was missing from the 10/20/92 upload of the file.) 10/20/92 - This version (version 2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for Panasonic 24-pin printers is an update to the one previously provided in the WDL (version 2.0) and the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It adds support for the following models: Panasonic KX-P2123 Panasonic KX-P2124 Panasonic KX-P2624 (Previously in PANKX.EXE) Panasonic KX-1124i (Previously in PANKX.EXE) 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 08/12/92 - THE DRIVER HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED. The new UNIDRV.HLP file was added. 07/17/92 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows Panasonic 24-pin printer driver is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It corrects the following problems: - Some extended characters not mapping to the correct Windows ANSI character set. - Some extended characters using incorrect character widths for proportionally spaced fonts. - A3, 11-by-17-inches, and fanfold 14 7/8-by-11-inches paper sizes added. - User-defined paper sizes not functioning correctly. - Incorrect printable regions. - Adds support for two new models: the Panasonic KX-P1124i and the Panasonic KX-P2624. - Provides a way for users to adjust where the driver should expect the unprintable regions occur. This is accessed through the Options Margins dialog box. The default values are provided as specified by the manufacturer. PostScript Driver - PSCRIPT.DRV (PSCRIP.EXE) -------------------------------------------- 08/12/92 - THE DRIVER HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED. A label in the code was changed. You do not need to download the 8/12/92 version. 07/17/92 - This version (version 3.53) of the Microsoft Windows PostScript driver is an update to the one previously provided (version 3.52) in the WDL. It corrects the problem introduced in the 3.52 version with PostScript errors occurring with the "setresolution" command on IBM PostScript printers other than the IBM 4029. 06/25/92 - This version (version 3.52) of the Microsoft Windows PostScript driver is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 3.5), and to the one previously provided (version 3.51) in the Windows Driver Library. It corrects the following problems: - 600 dpi resolution not functioning with IBM 4029 in PostScript mode. - Certain files generating PostScript errors for an "arcto" command from various applications. - System resource loss with applications using the ResetDC call, such as version 2.0 of Microsoft Word for Windows. - Performance loss when many soft fonts are installed. - Downloading TrueType fonts as native TrueType fonts mapping extended characters incorrectly. - Error handler not downloaded when minimal PostScript header is requested by CorelDRAW. - GP fault in PSCRIPT.DRV with Harvard Graphics for Windows when requesting KernPairs information from driver. - Workaround available for envelopes printing upside down. Add envelopeOrient=270 under [Printername, port] section of WIN.INI file. Functionally equivalent to LandscapeOrient=270, as described in section 4.7 of PRINTERS.WRI. - Four new Escape commands available to applications capable of generating their own PostScript output. Details on these commands are available in the Windows SDK/DDK portion of the Microsoft Knowledge Base. - EPS files created by the Postscript driver (selected in the Options Dialog box) are no longer rotated based on currently selected orientation. - Various Linotype typesetter problems described below: - Support for Linotype 100, 300, and 500 now added. - Support for "basic 35" PostScript fonts added. - Problems with "Extra" paper sizes (for example, "Letter Extra", "Legal Extra", and so on) corrected. - Various "Transverse" & "Extra Transverse" paper sizes added. - Extra graphics resolutions added as follows: Linotype 100 1270 dpi Linotype 200/230 635, 846, 1270, 1693 dpi Linotype 300 v47.1 635, 1270, 2540 dpi Linotype 300 v49.3 635, 1270, 2540 dpi Linotype 330 1270, 1693, 2032, 2540 dpi Linotype 500 635, 1270, 1693 dpi Linotype 530 1270, 1693, 2032, 2540, 3386 dpi Linotype 630 1693 dpi Note that resolution must be set in driver as well on the control panel on printer. - Corrections about maximum paper width available as follows: Linotype 100 11.7" Linotype 200/230 12.0" Linotype 300 v47.1 11.7" Linotype 300 v49.3 12.0" Linotype 330 12.0" Linotype 500 17.7" or 18" Linotype 530 18.0" Linotype 630 17.7" x 19.0" (max width x length) - All changes made to the previous PostScript driver (version 3.51) are included in version 3.52. 04/06/92 - This version (version 3.51) of the Microsoft Windows PostScript driver is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 3.5). It corrects the following problems: - "User Defined" paper sizes not functioning correctly. - TrueType fonts not printing correctly on printers using the PostScript cartridge from Pacific Data Products. See article Q84079 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for more information on using this PostScript driver update to correct this problem. QMS-PS 2000 (PS2000.EXE) ------------------------ 07/17/92 - PS2000.EXE IS NEW TO THE WDL. This driver updates the QMS-PS 2000 driver in the Windows 3.1 retail package. This updated version corrects a problem with the manual paper feed not working correctly with the QMS-PS 2200. This driver also contains the Microsoft Windows PostScript driver version 3.53. See PSCRIP.EXE for the changes made to version 3.53. Seiko Printers (SEIKO.EXE) -------------------------- 07/10/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. A new license agreement is included. Sharp Printers (SHARP.EXE) -------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. 04/30/92 - SHARP.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several Sharp printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific models. Star LaserPrinters (STAR.EXE) ----------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. 05/14/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. The Help files, UNIDRV.HLP and FINSTALL.HLP, were replaced. They are now exactly the same as the Help files that are shipped with Windows 3.1. 04/22/92 - All the Star LaserPrinters now will be correctly identified in Control Panel Printer Setup. (They were incorrectly labeled as Brother HL-4 printers in the previous driver version). This was a case of mismatched names between the .DRV file and the OEMSETUP.INF file. Also, for ALL Star printers, the paper size correctly defaults to 8.5-by-11-inch paper instead of A4. TI OmniLaser Printers (TIOMNI.EXE) ---------------------------------- 07/17/92 - PSCRIPT.DRV has been updated to version 3.53. See PSCRIP.EXE for the changes made to version 3.53. 06/25/92 - PSCRIPT.DRV has been updated to version 3.52. See the PSCRIP.EXE section on changes made to version 3.52. Toshiba 24-Pin Driver (TOSH24.EXE) ---------------------------------- 08/12/92 - This version of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Toshiba P1351 and P351 was originally provided in the Windows 3.0 package. It can also be used with Windows 3.1. It corrects a problem with gaps in graphic data on a page when device fonts are mixed with graphic data. Toshiba Expresswriter Printers (EXPRSS.EXE) ------------------------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. Toshiba P351SX Printer (P351SX.EXE) ----------------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. Unisys Printers AP-1324/AP-1337/AP-1339 (UNI24.EXE) --------------------------------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. Unisys Printers AP-1371 (UN1371.EXE) ------------------------------------ 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. 04/30/92 - UN1371.EXE is a new file that contains a printer driver for the Unisys AP-1371. Unisys Printers AP-9205/AP-9210 (UNILZ.EXE) ------------------------------------------- 10/08/92 - This file has been updated with version 3.1.2 of the Universal Printer Driver (UNIDRV.DLL). In this UNIDRV.DLL update, support was added for the HP LaserJet III family of printers. 07/10/92 - UNIDRV.DLL was updated to version 3.1.1. See UNIDRV.EXE changes for specific details. Universal Printer Driver - UNIDRV.DLL (UNIDRV.EXE) -------------------------------------------------- 10/08/92 - The Universal Printer Driver has been updated to version 3.1.2, which provides support for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Series III family of printers (HP LaserJet III, IIID, IIIP, and IIISI). 08/12/92 - THE DRIVER HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED. The new UNIDRV.HLP file was added. 07/10/92 - This version of the Universal Printer Driver (version 3.1.1) is an update to the driver previously available on the WDL and the driver provided in the Windows 3.1 package. It corrects the following problems: - Not being able to select different graphics resolutions that have have the same horizontal resolution from version 4.0 of Microsoft Excel for Windows (for example, 120 x 1440 dpi and 120 x 72 dpi). - DeviceCapabilities API function not correctly returning DC_MAXEXTENT and DC_MINEXTENT values. - Drivers not recognizing newly installed TrueType fonts if TrueType fonts are installed while the application is active. - QUERYESCSUPPORT Escape not showing SETABORTPROC Escape as supported. - General protection (GP) fault if more than 32 permanent soft fonts installed. - Corrects all problems with the 04/06/92 version. 04/06/92 - This version of the Universal Printer Driver is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package. It corrects the following problems: - General protection (GP) faults when printing very small bitmaps. This problem is most noticeable when using HPPCL.DRV and printing at 75 dots per inch (dpi) resolution. - Incorrect extended characters for device fonts printing on a page where both TrueType and device fonts are used. This is most noticeable when using HPPCL.DRV. - GP faults when printing from Aldus PhotoStyler. Additional reference words: 3.10 3.1 win31 getwdl fixlist windrvr