Key deployment decisions
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Create a list of required drivers
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Choose an installation method
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Driver Pre-Configuration
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Traditional and dynamic mode
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Manage the HP UPD with HP MPA or Active Directory Group Policy
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Estimate time requirements
Create a list of required drivers
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HP UPD PDLs
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Product specific drivers
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Non-HP products
Choose an installation method
HP UPD can be installed using multiple methods including:
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Add Printer Wizard
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install.exe
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HP Web Jetadmin
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Microsoft Print Management Console
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Custom scripts using Microsoft-approved tools
Note that there are pre-configuration implications.
See
HP UPD Deployment Flowcharts on page 197
option is best for your environment.
Driver Pre-Configuration
The default settings of the HP UPD can be changed to suit specific needs. For example, the
administrator may want to set duplex printing, and print in grayscale as the defaults. This can be done
on a per-installation, per user, per group, or per site basis. For more information, see
HP UPD using HP MPA on page
on page
151, the HP Driver Configuration Utility documentation, or by referring to the list of
installation options in
12
Chapter 3 Plan an HP UPD deployment
94,
Manage the HP UPD with Active Directory Group Policy
Installation methods and environments on page
for additional guidance on which installation
29.
Manage the
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