How to implement compatible IDs in printing devices

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This paper provides information about the use of compatible identifiers (IDs) in printers for the Windows family of operating systems.

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This paper provides information about the use of compatible identifiers (IDs) in printers for the Windows family of operating systems. It provides guidelines that independent hardware vendors (IHVs) should follow to implement support for compatible IDs in their new printing devices.

Included in this white paper:

  • Choosing a Compatible ID
  • Updating the Printer's Firmware
  • Updating the Printing Device's INF File

 

 

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