DIRECT IP PRINTING

with the HP Universal Print Driver

CONTENTS

 

Introduction .............................................................................................................................

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Background .............................................................................................................................

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Recommended process for transition to direct IP...........................................................................

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Benefits of direct IP/HP UPD printing ..........................................................................................

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Benefits for users................................................................................................................

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Benefits for the enterprise....................................................................................................

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Benefits for IT ....................................................................................................................

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Important considerations for moving to direct IP/HP UPD printing ..................................................

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Characteristics of your enterprise ............................................................................................

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Your company’s objectives for printing .................................................................................

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Environments where direct IP may not be the best choice........................................................

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Direct IP printing vs. client/server printing ...................................................................................

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Pros and cons of direct IP printing ...........................................................................................

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Pros and cons of client/server printing.....................................................................................

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For more information ................................................................................................................

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