24.08.23.0749m
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.08.23.0749m |
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Release date |
June 6, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.06.06.1337m |
Bug fixes:
- Print jobs getting stuck in print spooler
- Print jobs being routed to wrong printers
- Printer installation failure / issues
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.06.06.1337m |
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Release date |
June 6, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.05.16.0138m |
New feature: Support for Accounting codes with SHARP MFDs.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.05.16.0138m |
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Release date |
May 17, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.03.07.0511m |
New feature: Delegated printer installation - https://support.directprint.io/hc/en-gb/articles/23496881862679-Force-vs-delegate-printer-installation.
New feature: Support for Edge printing with Sharp OSA application.
Bug fix:
- Opaque / transparent watermarks reported as printing in full color fixed.
- Margins for tabloid printing top and right were off centre fixed.
- IPP with autodetect driver issue identified and fixed.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.04.03.0251m |
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Release date |
Apr 3, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.03.07.0511m |
Bug fix:
- Occasionally users were reporting missing printers. We believe that this issue is related to the directprint client not have a network connection on initializing. When no network was detected, printers were not be reinstalled on startup.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.03.07.0511m |
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Release date |
Mar 7, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.02.15.0249m |
Bug fix:
- Users' print jobs were going to the wrong user when multiple users were logged in.
- Missing printers on login in causing print jobs to be spooled but not processed.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.02.15.0249m |
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Release date |
Feb 16, 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.02.01.0250m |
Improvement:
- Printers reinstall after application restart/device reboot.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.02.01.0250m |
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Release date |
Feb 1st 2024 |
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Replaces version |
24.01.03.0757m |
Bug Fix:
- The certification issue on silent remote deployment has been fixed.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
24.01.03.0757m |
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Release date |
Jan 12th 2024 |
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Replaces version |
23.09.27.0712 |
New Feature:
- Service mode installation. Support for multi-user switching on Windows.
Improvements:
- Ability to hide and show login button via environment variables. (See support article)
- Improved printer installation logging (Windows & Mac).
- Sharp offline mode support
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
23.09.27.0712 |
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Release date |
October 4th 2023 |
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Replaces version |
23.05.19.0259 |
- Fix: Stats working for large jobs and jobs containing non-alpha characters
- Fix: IPP busy retry failures - improves IPP robustness on workgroup-style printers
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
23.01.18.0624e / 23.01.18.0624m |
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Release date |
Jan 18, 2023 |
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Replaces version |
22.12.14.1304e / 22.12.14.1304m |
- Fix - dynamic quick code printer expiry (weren't expiring correctly previously)
- Fix - memory leak on concurrent socket jobs
- Fix - edge node to include downloading jobs in concurrent limit
- Fix - Prevent edge account clearing drive of jobs when signing out
- New - button to clear Google Drive jobs for edge node in the config
- New - configure the number of concurrent jobs on edge nodes (2-5 active jobs)
- New - download stats to edge print analytics reporting (start/end/duration/size)
- New - sign-out confirmation popup
- New - extra information in app log on job complete
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
22.12.14.1304e / 22.12.14.1304m |
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Release date |
Dec 14, 2022 |
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Replaces version |
3.6.1w - 22.10.06.0838 |
Bugfix:
- Edge Print memory management improvement to reduce throughput issues.
- Edge Print robustness to improve failure cases such as printer loss of network/disconnect.
- Rare PostScript 3 MS Word landscape printing fix.
- PDF / PostScript per page color counting fix. PPD configuration to control this. See help article.
- Copies now working as expected.
Improvements:
- Printing speed improvements
- 8x5 working as expected
New features:
- MSI rebuild to improve enterprise deployments through MDM tools such as Intune and PDQ.
- SNMP monitoring for Edge Print, detect printer state prior to sending jobs. Configurable via directprint.io. administration console.
- After the installation of the directprint.io client, user prompted to sign-in or add a printer via quickCode using Windows native notification.
- Custom paper/form sizes.
- SATO Barcode Language (SBPL) support.
- Generic Banner Page Support ( works with all makes and models of printers).
Other
- Dropped 3.x naming convention for releases to align with Chrome App release version. Example 22.12.14.1304e / 22.12.14.1304m where e = exe and m = msi.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
3.3w / 22.05.09.0306 |
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Release date |
May 09, 2022 |
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Replaces version |
3.2w / 22.03.31.0308 |
Bugfix:
- Unknown developer message being thrown on installation preventing automatic deployment via PDQ with MSI.
Known issue:
- Copies
- 8x5 not working as expected
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
3.2w / 22.03.31.0308 |
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Release date |
Mar 31, 2022 |
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Replaces version |
3.1w / v22.02.11.0325 |
New features:
- Edge Print with directprint.io cloud for Azure
- Configurable username available in PIN popup
Bugfix:
- Reset Edge Print button in the client working again
Improvements:
- PostScript encoder improvement, mono print jobs registering as mono on the print counter on canon printers, and others.
- PCL6 encoder improvement, mono print jobs registering as mono on the print counter on canon printers, and others.
- Fix: Slow printing with PCL6 on Brother printers & others
- DIRECTPRINT_USERNAME environment variable available to override windows login name
- Support for 8x5 paper sizing
- General logging improvements
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
3.1w/ v 22.02.11.0325 |
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Release date |
Feb 11, 2022 |
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Replaces version |
3.0w /22.02.10.0256 |
Improvement:
- directprint.io application is relaunched after closing unexpectedly.
Bugfix:
- Shortname only being displayed on printer list when full name and location option selected.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 / x64 Windows 11 / x64 |
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Release version |
3.0w / 22.02.10.0256 |
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Release date |
Feb 10, 2022 |
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Replaces version |
2.14w / v21.12.14.0056 |
New features:
- IP-range (subnet) based printer allocation.
- Print Nudge for Windows
Improvements:
A whole host of improvements have been made specifically around end-user experience. Please see a summary of the changes here.
Other:
- Official support for Windows 10 32bit / x86 has ended. If you need to support this version please let us know at support@directprint.io
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.14w / v21.12.14.0056 |
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Release date |
December 14th, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.13w / v21.12.03.0045 |
New Features:
- Fixed PCL5 simplex regression.
- Fixed socket and LPD protocol 'Printer unavailable' error.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.13w / v21.12.03.0045 |
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Release date |
December 3rd, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.12w / v21.10.13.0409 |
New Features:
- Duplex fixes: Better duplex detection from Windows print subsystem. New directprint.io Raster Driver for windows installed on upgrade/install.
- PCL5 Color and PCL5 Mono PDLs (drivers) - improved duplex support on HP and Canon printers.
- Improved reliability in Edge Print Receiver mode.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.12w / v21.10.13.0409 |
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Release date |
October 18, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.11w / v21.09.23.0550 |
New Features:
MS Azure Single Sign-On is now supported in conjunction with Azure AD Sign Single On and User Provisioning. Printer allocation to end-users is now supported through synchronization with Microsoft Azure Active Directory Groups.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.11w / v21.09.23.0550 |
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Release date |
September 27, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.10w / v21.08.25.0454 |
Bugfix:
- An error where a duplex selection popup was shown for every print has been fixed.
Improvements:
- Stability and performance improvements have been made to the client when in Edge Receiver mode.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.10w / v21.08.25.0454 |
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Release date |
August 25, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.8w / v21.05.20.0407 |
New Features:
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Account Codes - Prompt every time
End users can now be prompted to enter an accounting code for every print job submitted. More information about how to configure this can be found here https://support.directprint.io/hc/en-gb/articles/4406428412951
Improvements:
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The client will now automatically start-up in a minimized state when a user starts/restarts Windows.
Edge PrintIt's now possible to attempt to route jobs via the local network before falling back to print via the cloud:-
Always route jobs via Edge Print (default) - This mode will send all print jobs for Edge-enabled printers via the cloud regardless of whether the user has direct IP connectivity to the printer.
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Attempt local printing first, fall back to Edge Print - This mode will attempt to send all print jobs for Edge-enabled printers directly, if local/direct printing fails, then the print job will be sent via the cloud.
Please see the last section in this support article to discover how to enable configure this setting. -
Always route jobs via Edge Print (default) - This mode will send all print jobs for Edge-enabled printers via the cloud regardless of whether the user has direct IP connectivity to the printer.
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Redundancy - You can now have multiple Edge Nodes logged in on the same Edge Account to provide redundancy. The Edge Nodes must have network connectivity to their assigned printers. The ability to define Multiple nodes is coming.
- Multiple Accounts - You can now set up multiple Edge Print Accounts. This is useful when you want a dedicated account to handle print jobs for a specific location as an example.
Bugfix:
- An issue where the default mono policy wasn't working as expected (all prints were coming through as color) has been fixed. Mono / Color option now displayed to the user after print job submitted when policy applied.
- Fix relating to resource appearing offline network layer wake on LAN fix.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.8w / v21.05.20.0407 |
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Release date |
May 21, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.6w / v21.03.23.0644 |
New features:
- LPD printing and Windows LPD print service support - directprint.io now supports the LPD protocol for direct printing to printers and to Windows LPD services.
- LPD URIs may be manually specified in the admin console.
- Direct Printing Example: lpd://10.4.5.6:515/raw.
- LPD Windows Server Example: lpd://10.4.5.6:515/followme?spool=true
- Dynamic QuickCodes - Allocate printers using authenticator codes to enable time-limited access to printers.
- Managing user-specific data - Administrators can now set user data such as PIN numbers or accounting
Improvement:
- Edge Print authorization, polling, and general stability improvements based on customer feedback.
- Edge Print Reciever - When the directprint.io app is configured in an Edge Print Reciever mode, a small yellow downwards arrow is displayed to highlight that it's in receiver mode.
Bug fixes:
- Some reports of multiple jobs being printed. Seems to be PCL6 printing only affected. Issue related to collating & copies (PDL level copies, PJL level collate) causing multiple copies.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.6w / v21.03.23.0644 |
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Release date |
March 23, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.5w / v21.03.19.0634 |
Bug fixes
- On printer account code fix
- Fix for uncaught runtime error
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.5w / v21.03.19.0634 |
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Release date |
March 19, 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.4w / v21.02.19.0902 |
New feature
- Enhanced directprint.io account codes
Bug fixes
- Improvements to Google Drive authorization flow when in Edge Print Receiver mode.
- Bugfix for ink level reporting
- PCL6 configuration option to fix multiple copies issue
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.4w / v21.02.19.0902 |
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Release date |
February 11 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.3w / v21.02.04.0824 |
Bug fixes
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.2w / v |
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Release date |
February 11 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.1w / v21.02.04.0824 |
New features
- Additional logging for driver detection and installation process.
- Added msi installation package.
Bug fixes
- Installation on non-en-us locales supported
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.1w / v21.02.04.0824 |
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Release date |
February 04 2021 |
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Replaces version |
2.0w / 20.09.01.1251 |
New features
- Edge Printing
- Setup.exe can be run as an administrator and does not require a logged-on user
- Setup.exe can also be run by PDQ
- PDQ deploy run mode and command-line switches documented here
Bug fixes
- PCL5 too many copies fix.
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Software component |
directprint.io Printing for Windows |
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Applicable Platforms |
Windows 10 x32 / x64 |
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Release version |
2.0w / 20.09.01.1251 |
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Release date |
January 24 2021 |
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Replaces version |
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New features
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Directprint.io setup.exe now requires admin privileges as it installs a native print driver to the system to enable the following improved functionalities.
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New driver for Windows x64 providing additional options within the native windows print dialog.
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Additional paper size selection, paper sizes include under ‘Advanced settings’
- Tabloid, Legal, Statement, Exec, Letter, A4, A3, A5, B4, B54
- Color/Mono selection
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Duplex long edge vs Single-sided
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Additional paper size selection, paper sizes include under ‘Advanced settings’
- Advanced finishing options pop-up allowing selection of Staple, fold, punch etc. where printers are configured with finishing options PPD
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Improved reliability on printer installation, refresh and removal at the windows system level.
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Installer improvements:
- Kills running app before installing new version
- Automatically adds directprint.io Trusted Publisher certificate to local cert store (machine level), this prevents user-popups when installing the driver.
- General stability improvements and bug fixes.
Known issues
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Setup .exe requires to be logged on as user (access to %APPDATA% folder)
- If using PDQ to deploy the directprint.io client, use the ‘Logged on User’ PDQ deploy run mode and command line switches documented here