QuickDraw GX: Hewlett Packard Drivers Available (3/95)


Are any third parties providing QuickDraw GX compatible drivers for their products?


Hewlett-Packard (HP) plans to support the QuickDraw GX graphics model for the Macintosh computer with software drivers developed for the HP LaserJet, DeskJet, and DeskWriter printer families. QuickDraw GX-savvy drivers are currently available for the following printers:  

DeskWriter
DeskWriter C
DeskWriter 510
DeskWriter 550C
DeskWriter 520
DeskWriter 560C

QuickDraw GX is supported in the DeskWriter printers by the use of DeskWriter GX software (DWGX 1.0).

The fastest way to get a QuickDraw GX printer driver is from one of several electronic╩online services. These include:

CompuServe: HP Peripherals forum (GO HPPER)
           Library 9
Internet:   ftp-boi.external.hp.com
           IP address - 192.6.71.2
           Name - Anonymous
           Password - Send User Identification
           Files are listed on the sites as: DW60.sea or DWGX10.HQX
HP Download
Service:    1-208-344-1691 Parity: N  Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1

If you would like to receive a disk with the QuickDraw GX printer driver contact the HP Software Distribution (Fulfillment) Center in your area. A nominal charge for materials and shipping applies.



The Tech Info Library article titled "Locating Vendor Information" can help you search for the address and phone number(s) of a particular vendor, in this case, Hewlett Packard.



Published Date: Feb 19, 2012