Windows 7 64bit OS, Server 2003 x86 printing
Hello, We are moving all are clients over to W7 x64. Everything is working fine, except for adding printers. Our print server's are Win 2003 x86. When attempting to add a printer to a computer I get the following error 'No Driver Found' "Windows can't find a driver for HP Universal Printing PCL 6 on the network. To locate one manually, click OK. Otherwise Cancel and consult your network administrator or the printer manufacturer's website" What I have tried - I in stalled to UPD from HP, re added the printer and shared it using the HP UPD. Went over to a W7x64 client attempted to add a printer from a network or directory - It runs through the process, and shoots back with the error above. If you need me to gather any other information please let me know. Thanks in advance. Justin.
December 6th, 2010 10:48am

Justin, I found this to be a bit of a beast in my time, as well. You'll be happy to know that it is possible but we still find it problematic at times. You'll need access to one of your 64-bit machines for this. The objective is to host 64-bit drivers on your 32-bit server. 1. Gather your drivers a) You'll need to make sure that the manufacturer offers 32- and 64-bit versions of your driver. I find it extremely helpful to just locate the .inf file. For example, Canon offers a PCL6 driver in both 32- and 64-bit form for Windows. I believe HP does the same. The driver NEEDS TO BE THE SAME. For reference, you cannot install a 32-bit PCL5 driver with a 64-bit PCL6 driver. 2. Install your printer on your desired print server with the 32-bit driver and share it. 3. From your 64-bit machine, navigate to your print server's Shared Printers folder. (It is important to drill into your server's shared printers folder. Neglecting to do so will result in different menu options.) 4. Right-click the desired printer and select Properties. 5. Open the Sharing tab and locate the Additional Drivers button. 6. Place a check mark in the x64 box, click OK, and navigate to your 64-bit .inf. Proceed through any menus. Your 64-bit machine will upload the 64-bit driver to your 32-bit server. You should then display a check-mark in both the x32 and x64 boxes in the Additional Drivers popup box. You should be good to go. Any 64-bit machine trying to connect to your printer should automagically grab your 64-bit driver.
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December 6th, 2010 12:46pm

OK thanks for the information - I will give this a try tomorrow. Thanks again! Now can I do this with a UPD so I dont have to install for every printer? Thanks Justin
December 6th, 2010 3:25pm

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