Changes to Windows Driver Library - Printers (A-G)            [W_Win3]

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1
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Summary:

Below is a summary of the changes to the printer drivers (A-G) in the
Microsoft Windows Driver Library (WDL). The WDL offers support for
many printers, displays, and sound cards not provided with Windows
version 3.1.

               WINDOWS DRIVER LIBRARY CHANGE LOG
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Brother Printers (BROHL.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.

04/30/92 - The drivers for the Brother HL-4 and HL-8E did not change.

           The BROHL.EXE file changed to include drivers for several
           additional Brother printers: the HJ-100, HJ-770, HL-8, and
           HL-8D.

04/22/92 - This change included a new PCL4X.DRV file that was needed
           to correct the Star LaserPrinter Identification problems in
           Control Panel Printer Setup. (The Star printers were being
           identified as a Brother HL-4 when the Setup button was
           chosen.) The only change to these Brother printers is that
           the paper size on the Brother HL printers will now default
           to 8.5-by-11-inch paper instead of A4.

Brother 9-Pin Printers (BRO9.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.

Brother 24-Pin Printers (BRO24.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.

Bull Printers (BULL.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 - BULL.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several
           BULL printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific models.

Canon Printers (CANON.EXE)
--------------------------

02/03/93 - This file has been updated with version 1.68 of the
           Generic Printer Driver (GENDRV.DLL). In this GENDRV.DLL
           update, corrections were made to correct:

            - GP faults when shifting between Universal Printer
              Drivers and Generic Printer Drivers
            - GP faults when printing charts and graphs

           Note: Of all the printer drivers using GENDRV.DLL, the
           IBM 4029 is the only printer driver on the WDL that is
           certified by Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). All
           other printers using this .DLL have not beentested or
           certified by MCL.

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 file,
           UNIDRV.HLP, was replaced. It is now exactly the same as the
           Help file that is shipped with Windows 3.1.

04/30/92 - The driver for the Canon Bubble-Jet BJC-800 now defaults to
           8.5-by-11-inch paper size instead of A4.

           Several new Canon printer drivers were added to CANON.EXE.
           See WDL.TXT for the specific models.

Canon Bubble-Jet 300/339 Printer Drivers - (CANON2.EXE)
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10/20/92 - CANON2.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (version 1.5) of
           the Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Canon
           Bubble-Jet 300 and Bubble-Jet 330 printers is an update to
           the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).
           It corrects the following problems:

            - Poor quality TrueType fonts when printing at 180
              dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution.

            - Incorrect extended characters and incorrect character
              widths for extended characters with proportionally
              spaced device fonts.

            - Incorrect unprintable regions.

            - Problems with switching paper bins during a single print
              job.

Canon Bubble-Jet BJ-200 (CANON3.EXE)
------------------------------------

12/09/92 - CANON3.EXE is new to the Windows Driver Library.
           It provides support for the Canon Bubble-Jet BJ-200 Printer.

Citizen 9-Pin Printers (CIT9.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.

09/08/92 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Citizen 9-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
           corrects a problem with incorrect printable regions.

Citizen 24-Pin Printers (CIT24.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.

09/08/92 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Citizen 24-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
           corrects a problem with incorrect printable regions.

DEC Printers (DEC1.EXE)
-----------------------

02/03/93 - This file has been updated with version 1.68 of the
           Generic Printer Driver (GENDRV.DLL). In this GENDRV.DLL
           update, corrections were made to correct:

            - GP faults when shifting between Universal Printer
              Drivers and Generic Printer Drivers
            - GP faults when printing charts and graphs

           Note: Of all the printer drivers using GENDRV.DLL, the
           IBM 4029 is the only printer driver on the WDL that is
           certified by Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). All
           other printers using this .DLL have not been tested or
           certified by MCL.

11/16/92 - Support for the following printers was removed from
           DEC1.EXE. Support for these printers is now found in
           JP350.EXE:

            - Digital DECmultiJET 1000
            - Digital DECmultiJET 2000

07/10/92 - THE DRIVERS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. A new license agreement
           is included.

Diconix 150 Plus Printer Driver - (DICONX.EXE)
----------------------------------------------

10/20/92 - DICONX.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (version 1.1) of
           the Microsoft Windows printer driver for Diconix 150 Plus
           is an update to the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package
           (version 1.0). It adds support for A4 paper.

Epson 9-Pin Driver (EP9.EXE)
----------------------------

02/23/93 - This version (version 2.21) of the Microsoft Windows
printer driver for Epson 9 pin dot matrix printers is an update the
one previously provided in the WDL. It corrects the following problem:

 - Restores support for the Epson T-1000, which was removed in version
   2.0.

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 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Epson 9-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
           corrects the following problems:

            - New models added: Epson FX-1000, Epson FX-105, Epson
              FX-800, Epson LX-400, Epson LX-850, Epson LX-850+, Epson
              Compatible 9-Pin.

            - Missing support for some extended characters was added
              to pre-286e models.

            - You can now define the printable area by choosing the
              Margins button in the Options dialog box to support
              Windows 3.0 compatibility.

            - Problem with manual feed and multiple page documents was
              corrected.

Epson 24-Pin Driver (EP24.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.

09/08/92 - This version (version 2.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Epson 24-pin printers is an update to the one
           previously supplied on the Windows Driver Library and to
           the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).
           It corrects a "page creep" problem when user-defined
           margins are specified in the Margins dialog box available
           with the version 2.0 EPSON24.DRV file.

08/12/92 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Epson 24-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
           corrects the following problems:

            - New models added: Epson DLQ-2000, Epson LQ-1060, Epson
              LQ-200, Epson LQ-400, Epson LQ-450, Epson LQ-860, Epson
              SQ-2550, Epson SQ-850, Epson Compatible 24-Pin.

            - You can now define the printable area by choosing the
              Margins button in the Options dialog box to support
              Windows 3.0 compatibility.

            - Problems with tear-off feature not working on some
              models are now corrected.

            - Bin names were changed from Upper & Lower Bin, to Sheet
              Feeder - Bin1 and Sheet Feeder - Bin2.

            - Problems with color models where previously selected
              color remained selected for new print job are now
              corrected.

            - Problem with manual feed and multiple-page documents is
              corrected.

            - Problem when printing on the extreme right of wide paper
              is corrected.

            - Minimum unprintable width was changed to .5 inch to
              support smaller mailing labels.

Epson ActionLaser Printers (EPLZR.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.

04/06/92 - The driver for the Espon EPL-7000 does not address any
           particular problems in the driver shipped with Windows 3.1
           that supports this printer. The WDL version of this driver
           is considered to be more robust. It is recommended that
           customers using this printer use the WDL version of the
           driver.

Epson ESC/P 2 Scalable Font Driver (ESCP2.EXE)
----------------------------------------------

01/15/93 - This version (version 1.25) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for ESC/P2 printers is an update to the one previously
           provided in the WDL (ESCP2.DRV). The ESCP2.DRV and the
           ESCP2E.DRV drivers support different features on the printer.
           The ESCP2.DRV driver takes advantage of the printer's raster
           data-compression modes, but doesn't support device fonts.
           This means that TrueType fonts and graphics will print faster
           than with other Epson drivers. The ESCP2E.DRV driver supports
           scalable device fonts, as well as TrueType fonts and raster
           graphics. However, TrueType fonts and raster graphics data
           will not print as quickly as when using ESCP2.DRV.

           This file also has been combined with EPLQ.EXE and now
           contains the drivers that were in the EPLQ.EXE file.

           Support for the following models has been added:

              Epson AP-3250 Scalable Font
              Epson AP-5500 Scalable Font
              Epson AP-5000 Scalable Font
              Epson LP-100 Scalable Font
              Epson SQ-870 Scalable Font
              Epson SQ-1170 Scalable Font
              Epson LQ-570 Scalable Font
              Epson LQ-870 Scalable Font
              Epson LQ-1070 Scalable Font
              Epson LQ-1170 Scalable Font

           (Note: AP stands for Action Printer.)

           The scalable device font names were changed as follows:

              Roman PS to Roman Scalable
              San Serif PS to San Serif Scalable

           A problem with using the printer's tear-off feature was
           corrected.

           Version 1.3 of the Microsoft Windows printer driver for
           Epson ESCP/2 24-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).

           Resolution 360x180 was not listed on the LQ-870 and LQ-
           1070 printer drivers. This version adds this resolution to
           all printer models. The resolutions are 180x180, 360x180, and
           360x360 dots per inch.

           The orientation of envelope paper sizes are incorrect on
           version 1.1 and was based on raster printer paper feeding.
           Version 1.3 allows printing on envelopes in the correct
           orientation for dot-matrix printers.

           The printable area of some paper sizes are modified to
           prevent occasional incorrect and inconsistent paper feeding
           problems when using the sheet feeder.

11/16/92 - This version (version 1.25) of the Microsoft Windows
           printer driver for Epson ESC/P 2 printers is an update to
           the one previously provided in the WDL (ESCP2.DRV). The
           difference between the ESCP2.DRV and the ESCP2E.DRV drivers
           is in the features they support on the printer. The
           ESCP2.DRV driver takes advantage of the printer's raster
           data-compression modes, but doesn't support device fonts.
           This means that TrueType fonts and graphics will print
           faster with this driver than with other Epson drivers. The
           ESCP2E.DRV driver supports scalable device fonts, as well
           as TrueType fonts and raster graphics. However, TrueType
           fonts and raster graphics data will not print as quickly as
           when using ESCP2.DRV.

           ESCP2E.DRV corrects the following problems:

            - Support for the following models has been added:

                 Epson AP-3250 Scalable Font
                 Epson AP-5500 Scalable Font
                 Epson AP-5000 Scalable Font
                 Epson LQ-100 Scalable Font
                 Epson SQ-870 Scalable Font
                 Epson SQ-1170 Scalable Font

              (The abbreviation "AP" stands for "ActionPrinter.")

            - The scalable device font names were changed from:

                 Roman PS to Roman Scalable
                 San Serif PS to San Serif Scalable

            - A problem when using the printer's tear-off feature has
              been corrected.

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.

09/08/92 - This version (version 1.3) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Epson ESC/P 2 24-pin printers is an update to
           the one provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).

           It corrects the following problems:

            - Several Epson ESC/P 2 printer models are added: LQ-100,
              AP-3250, AP-5000, AP-5500, SQ-870, and SQ-1170. (The
              model names beginning with "AP" are abbreviations for
              ActionPrinter.)

            - The 360 x 180 resolution was not listed on the LQ-870
              and LQ-1070 printer drivers. This version adds this
              resolution to all printer models. The resolutions are
              180 x 180, 360 x 180, and 360 x 360 dots per inch (dpi).

            - The orientation of envelope paper sizes was incorrect in
              the version 1.1 driver and was based on laser printer
              paper feeding. Version 1.3 allows printing on envelopes
              in the correct orientation for dot-matrix printers.

            - The printable area of some paper sizes was modified to
              prevent occasional incorrect or inconsistent paper-
              feeding problems when using a sheet feeder.

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 file,
           UNIDRV.HLP, was replaced. It is now exactly the same as the
           Help file that is shipped with Windows 3.1.

04/06/92 - Added 360-by-180 support for the Epson LQ-570 ESC/P 2 and
           the Epson LQ-1170 ESC/P 2 printers.

Epson LQ Scalable Font Printers (EPLQ.EXE)
------------------------------------------

02/03/93 - All the drivers included in this file have been included in
           ESCP2.EXE. Therefore, this driver has been removed from the
           WDL. Please refer to ESCP2.EXE for more information.

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 - EPLQ.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several
           Epson LQ Scalable Font printers. See WDL.TXT for the
           specific models.

Fujitsu 9-Pin Printers (FUJI9.EXE)
----------------------------------

10/20/92 - This version (version 1.1) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Fujitsu 9-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0). It
           corrects the following problems:

            - A3 paper support added to 136 column models

            - Fanfold 8.5-by-12-inch paper added to all models

            - Various problems with extended characters now fixed

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 Z LaserJet III family of
           printers.

09/08/92 - This version (version 2.0) of the Microsoft Windows printer
           driver for Fujitsu 24-pin printers is an update to the one
           provided in the Windows 3.1 package (version 1.0).

           It corrects the following problems:

            - Adds support for A3 paper to wide-carriage models.

            - Adds support for fanfold 8.5-by-12-inch paper to all
              models.

            - Adds support for some missing extended characters.

            - Fixes problems on two models where an empty cartridge
              box appeared.

Fujitsu 24-Pin Printer Drivers (FUJI24.EXE)
-------------------------------------------

12/09/92 - DMCOLOR.DLL was added to this file. (It was removed earlier
           in error.) DMCOLOR.DLL is needed for recently added color
           printer models.

11/16/92 - Corrects the OEMSETUP.INF file so that it does not ask for
           DMCOLOR.DLL.

10/20/92 - FUJI24.EXE is new to the WDL. This version (version 1.6) of
           the Microsoft Windows printer driver for Fujitsu 24-pin
           printers is an update to the one provided in the Windows
           3.1 package (version 1.0). It corrects the following
           problems:

            - Support for the following models added:

                 DL-3350 (new)
                 DL-3450 (new)
                 DL-900  (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-4600 (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-4400 (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-3600 (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-1100 (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-1100 Colour (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)
                 DL-1200 (previously supported in FUJI.EXE)

            - Problems with "tear-off" feature now fixed.

            - Sheet-feed and manual-feed paper-handling options now
              supported.

            - Several European paper sizes now added.

            - Various problems with extended characters now fixed.

Fujitsu Printers (FUJI.EXE)
---------------------------

10/20/92 - FUJI.EXE has been removed from the WDL. The following
           printers were supported in FUJI.EXE:

              Fujitsu DL-900
              Fujitsu DL-1100
              Fujitsu DL-1100 Colour
              Fujitsu DL-1200
              Fujitsu DL-3600
              Fujitsu DL-4400
              Fujitsu DL-4600

           Support for these printers is now in FUJI24.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 - FUJI.EXE is a new file that contains drivers for several
           Fujitsu printers. See WDL.TXT for the specific models.

Fujitsu PrintPartner 10 and PrintPartner 10w (FJ10W2.EXE)
---------------------------------------------------------

03/12/93 - This Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Fujitsu
           PrintPartner 10 and the PrintPartner 10w printers (with RAM
           configurations of 2 MB) has been updated in the WDL to correct
           printable region errors on envelopes.

02/03/93 - This driver is new to the WDL. It supports the Fujitsu
           PrintPartner 10 and the PrintPartner 10w with RAM
           configurations of 2 MB. If the configuration has more than
           2 MB, FJ10W3.EXE must be used, or printable region errors
           occur.

Fujitsu PrintPartner 10 and PrintPartner 10w (FJ10W3.EXE)
---------------------------------------------------------

03/12/93 - This Microsoft Windows printer driver for the Fujitsu
           PrintPartner 10 and the PrintPartner 10w printers (with RAM
           configurations of greater than 2 MB) has been updated in the
           WDL to correct printable region errors on envelopes.

02/03/93 - This driver is new to the WDL. It supports the Fujitsu
           PrintPartner 10 and the PrintPartner 10w with RAM
           configurations of more than 2 MB. If the configuration has
           2 MB, FJ10W2.EXE must be used, or printable region errors
           occur.
Generic Printer Driver - GENDRV.DLL  (GENDRV.EXE)
-------------------------------------------------

02/03/93 - This file is new to the WDL and replaces version 1.65 that
           shipped with Windows 3.1. This current version (1.68) of
           the Generic Printer Driver (GENDRV.DLL) corrects the
           following problems:

            - Corrects GP faults when shifting between Universal
              Printer Drivers and Generic Printer Drivers
            - Corrects GP faults when printing charts and graphs

           The following printers on the WDL use the GENDRV.DLL:

              Canon LBP 8-III             (CANON.EXE)
              Digital DECLaser 1100          (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital DECLaser 2100/Plus  (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital DECLaser 2200/Plus  (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital DECLaser 3200          (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LA70                   (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LA75                (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LA75 Plus           (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LA324               (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LJ250/252              (DEC1.EXE)
              Digital LN03/Plus              (DEC1.EXE)
              IBM Laser Printer 4029         (IB4029.EXE)
              Olivetti DM 124 C           (OLIVE.EXE)
              Royal CJP 450               (OLIVE.EXE)
              Seiko CH 4104               (SEIKO.EXE)
              Seiko CH 5504               (SEIKO.EXE)
              Seiko CH 5514               (SEIKO.EXE)

           Note: Of all the printer drivers using GENDRV.DLL, the
           IBM 4029 is the only printer driver on the WDL that is
           certified by Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). All
           other printers using this .DLL have not been tested or
           certified by MCL.


