Printer management streamlined with HP

Over two million copies of HP's Universal Print Driver have been downloaded from hp.com, allowing users and IT departments to realise time-saving and productivity benefits when managing printers.

The HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, which works with virtually all networked HP LaserJet printing devices, enables IT staff to focus on more strategic enterprise issues and projects, reduce the number of calls to help desks and improve productivity for those who print.

The easy-to-use, self-updating driver provides both users and IT departments with a single, intelligent 'universal' print driver to manage. The driver automatically recognises upgrades to HP devices, so IT professionals do not need to manually update drivers on each device on a network.

For business travellers, the HP Universal Print Driver eliminates the need to locate and download drivers for remote company offices since they are already able to print to most HP LaserJet printers, regardless of location.

The HP Universal Print Driver was recently recognised by Industry Analysts Inc., receiving the firm's first Technological Innovation Award. Industry Analysts is a marketing and management consulting firm specialising in research and training for the office automation industry.