Bits and Dots : Updates

UPD: HP Universal Print Driver 5.01 Released

Brian R. Kneebone — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:52:00 GMT

The HP Universal Print Driver 5 released earlier this summer. A maintenance release of this version corrects some items listed in the "Breaking News" tab of the HP Universal Print Driver site. Please review the following sources of information ...

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Win: Getting ready for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2

Brian R. Kneebone — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:13:00 GMT

As many IT administrators know, the launch of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Server 2008 R2 are quickly coming around the corner. The MS Windows 7 wide release comes on the 22nd of October, 2009. I know most of my customers are looking forward to this release from Microsoft. Administrators managing devices such as printers, scanners, multifunction and all-in-one products will likely want to plan for compatibility and readiness ...

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MAC: Apple's "Snow Leopard" (Mac OS X v10.6) Release and HP Print, Fax, Scan Drivers

Brian R. Kneebone — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:23:00 GMT

Apple's "Snow Leopard", which released on Friday, updates the Mac OS X platform to version 10.6. Here are the Apple and HP resources available to help determine compatibility for your select models plus some of the refinements related to print which Apple mentions...

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DSS: HP MFP Digital Sending Software 4.15 Released

Brian R. Kneebone — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:26:00 GMT

This is just a quick note to share that DSS 4.15 released a short time ago. If you're updating from DSS 4.14, there are no new features really as this is mainly a maintenance release. This updated software package will address customer issues identified through HP's support and escalation personnel. If you're updating from previous releases, review the release notes to see what the new software enhancements are ...

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MFP: Digital Sender and Multifunction Firmware Updates (2009 - 1)

Brian R. Kneebone — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:17:00 GMT

The HP LaserJet, Color LaserJet, Edgeline and Digital Senders have new firmware updates which officially launched on the HP website recently ...

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WJA: HP Web Jetadmin 10.2 has Re-launched

Brian R. Kneebone — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:57:00 GMT

In a previous post I mentioned that HP Web Jetadmin had launched. It was temporarily pulled to deal with an installer-related issue and re-released super quickly with the necessary hot-fix. I shan't bore you with the details found nestled in the release notes, but I do suggest, if you have the old installer 10.2.58560, ditch it and please use 10.2.59093 exclusively. Many thanks to the WJA and support teams who caught the issue and dealt with it in an expedient fashion. I'm sure people will love WJA 10.2 given all the fantastic new features I mentioned earlier...

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WJA: HP Web Jetadmin 10.2 has Launched, 10.1 updated as well

Brian R. Kneebone — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:25:00 GMT

HP Web Jetadmin 10.2 (10.2.58560) has launched. There are a lot of really great new features that have been added with a couple altered or removed all-together. Give yourself some time to absorb the new features and treat this like a major upgrade. While the release notes show the detailed "What's New" information, here are some of the highlights I'm mainly appreciative of ...

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Security: Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities on Select MS Platforms

Brian R. Kneebone — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:56:00 GMT

I was listening to one of my security podcasts while driving back in the car from a customer appointment and the podcaster mentioned a series of critical MS updates for most of its operating systems had been posted on the latest patch-Tuesday...

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Solutions: HP Global Solutions Catalogues and HP LaserJet Fonts Portals Updated ...

Brian R. Kneebone — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT

I work with large enterprise customers where they look to Hewlett-Packard to solve universal problems you may be interested in, including: reducing wasted prints, facilitating document capture, improving electronic and paper security, reducing costs of specialty printing, etc. Hewlett-Packard has made strong investments in the solutions space to help customers optimize their infrastructure, manage their environment and improve workflows. For some people, this may be as simple as doing more with the printers, MFPs, scanners, etc. they purchase from HP already. For others, they may look for solutions which alter business process to improve efficiencies. If you're thinking along these lines, I strongly you to take a look at the HP Global Solution Catalog and the HP LaserJet Fonts websites which have been recently updated showing more solution partners, better descriptions, more products, etc......(read more)

Linux Update: HPLIP Updated to Version 3.9.2

Brian R. Kneebone — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:40:00 GMT

A new version (3.9.2) of the HPLIP software (Linux printer driver software) was released on Thursday, February 19th......(read more)

WJA: HP Web Jetadmin Updated to Version 10.1.56108 (Service Release 2.0)

Brian R. Kneebone — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:18:00 GMT

HP Web Jetadmin 10.1 has been updated to version 10.1.56108 (Service Release 2.0). Please review the "Release Notes" for the upgrade which detail the fixes made with this particular release above and beyond the previous versions. ...(read more)

SECURITY ALERT: Certain HP LaserJet Printers, HP Color LaserJet Printers, and HP Digital Senders, Remote Unauthorized Access to Files

Brent Follett — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:39:00 GMT

HP recently identified and fixed a significant security vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files from remote. This can apply to certain HP LaserJet, Color LaserJet, and Digital Senders. According to published documentation, the following...(read more)

MFP: Updated Versions of Firmware for Multifunction and Digital Sender Devices (2008 - 3)

Brian R. Kneebone — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Some of you may have already jumped on the latest firmware from HP.com. Especially if you have subscribed to email alerts for the products in your inventory. But either way, here is the summary of the last major firmware release (3rd for 2008) which began rolling in December 2008. Product names are linked to jump you directly to the support site for downloads......(read more)

UPD: HP Universal Print Drivers Updated to Version 4.7

Brian R. Kneebone — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:30:00 GMT

In the category of "updates I would like to have posted earlier", I want to let everyone know that the HP Universal Print Drivers have been updated. Although if you are getting proactive alerts, you would have already known. This UPD update includes all versions (PCL5, PCL6 and PostScript) as well as all operating system bit depths (32-bit/x86 and 64-bit/x64)......(read more)

WJA: HP Web Jetadmin Updated to Version 10.1.55407 (Service Release 1.5 with Hot Fix)

Brian R. Kneebone — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:47:00 GMT

HP Web Jetadmin 10.1 has been updated to version 10.1.55407 (Service Release 1.5 plus with included Hot Fixes). Please review the "Release Notes" for the upgrade which detail the fixes made with this particular release above and beyond the original Service Release 1.5 as well as enhancements made with previous versions......(read more)