Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4600 Series Printer Printing System Release Notes The Late-Breaking Readme file contains information that may impact the installation and use of your HP LaserJet 4600 printer. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Readme File Contents: I. Introduction II. Defects Fix List for: -Driver versions: PCL 6 PCL5e -Windows 95/98/Millennium 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 -Windows NT 4.0 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 -Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 III. Enhancements for: -Driver versions: PCL 6 PCL5e -Windows 95/98/Millennium 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 -Windows NT 4.0 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 -Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 4.20.4600.481 4.20.4600.481 IV. Technical Assistance V. Legal Statements --Trademark notices --Software license and copyright ************************ I. INTRODUCTION ************************ This Readme file provides specific information you should know before you install and use the Printing System. Information and Known issues are provided for the following operating systems: -Windows XP/Server 2003 -Windows 2000 -Windows NT 4.0 -Windows 95/98/ME This file provides specific compatibility, and troubleshooting information. For additional information on the printer features and driver features, refer to the online help included with each software component and the printer use guide. *********************************** II. DEFECTS FIX LIST *********************************** The following issues have been fixed with this release: -- Installation problems with PCL 5 and PCL 6; Installation hangs on Windows Server 2003 installs using the XP driver The following issues were fixed with previous releases. These fixes are included in this release: -- Problems with point and print install (PCL5, 6): Local Quicksets and Watermarks not functionion properly -- CPE-XP-The UI in watermark is not disabled for restricted user when admin created watermark is selected in Win XP. Problem with "Local Quicksets and Watermarks" -- "Hold mismatched documents", holds all print jobs in spooler -- Potential memory Leak with the PCL6 driver -- Win98 PCL 6 drivers crash computer when customer app. generates 700pages+; probable memory leak -- Job retention memory leak -- Local quickset and Watermark memory leak -- Unable to print through Oracle (it causes the applications to crash)Merge Forms 56671, 60299, 76731 -- XP Client for Local Quickset; Local Quickset not functioning properly -- Incorrect "pulls" from trays when paper source is selected -- Cardstock >164 g/m2 is an invalid selection in the paper type menu -- Print Quality values defined by the application are not checked for undefined values by the driver -- LJ2200 DTN and LJ4100 DTN Duplex switched by Application Software -- PCL6 duplex/simplex switching on a page-by-page basis -- iPrint installation of LJ8000, 4050 and 2100 PCL6 drivers fails (problem with IPrint UNC Name Parsing) -- Roaming profile won't unload; 8150 pcl5e driver 4.3.2.207 -- Laserform - Driver reports wrong values to application Duplex reporting through Device Capabilities -- Print Quality values defined by the application are not checked for undefined values by the driver; undefined Print Quality values cause Excel crash -- LJ2200 DTN and LJ4100 DTN Duplex switched by Application Software PCL6 duplex/simplex switching on a page-by-page basis -- UUID for Job accounting and Default Job name for Job Storage. *********************************** III. ENHANCEMENTS *********************************** The following enhancements were made in previous versions. These enhancements have been included in this release: -- Job Retention Settings retained from previous user in NT4.0 WTS environment -- Need color object selections placed back into PCL6, PCL5c & PS drivers ************************************ IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ************************************ Some of the services below are provided for the United States only. Similar services to those listed below are available in other countries. See your printer's user guide or call your local authorized HP dealer. CUSTOMER SUPPORT See your printer's use guide or call your local authorized HP dealer. INTERNET Anonymous FTP library service is available worldwide for around-the-clock-access to drivers and technical support information for HP peripheral and computer products. Please note that paths may change without notice. Access the Internet or FTP address and use the menus to locate the software or support of your choice. -URL for HP LaserJet 4600 Series Support: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/nonjsnav/hplaserjet28649.html -URL for Software and Support: http://www.hp.com/go/support -URL for Access HP: http://www.hp.com -FTP address: ftp.hp.com Login: anonymous Password: your Internet email address HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Refer to your printer use guide for additional methods of obtaining software and support information, such as printer driver distribution centers, other online services, fax services, and other online support. ********************************* V. LEGAL STATEMENTS ********************************* TRADEMARK NOTICES -MS-DOS, Windows, PScript and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corp. -OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. -Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. -PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. SOFTWARE LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Information provided in this document and software for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4600 Series printer is provided "as is." No implied warranties of merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose are given. The HP LaserJet 4600 Series printing system may be copied and distributed only to users of an HP LaserJet 4600 Series printer. All files on the CD must be copied without modification. All components of the HP LaserJet 4600 Series printing system must be distributed together. The HP LaserJet 4600 Series printing system may not be distributed for profit. 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