Printer Driver Kits
Monotype Imaging PDKs provide the driver code and tools necessary for rapid development of custom printer drivers supporting monochrome or color devices. Our suite of driver kits for the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system includes the XPS to XPS PDK for devices containing an embedded XPS interpreter, the XPS to Image PDK for raster-based devices and XPS to PS PDK, for PostScript® devices.
Additionally, full-featured printer driver kits are available to support legacy Windows operating systems – the Graphics PDK for PCL® or Postscript-based devices and the Image PDK for host-based raster printers. All Monotype Imaging kits are compliant with Microsoft’s printing architecture and are available in source or object code.
Our flexible architecture and extensive use of common code allows for the rapid development of an entire family of printer drivers supporting the full range of Windows operating systems. Modifications to support new devices can be completed quickly and easily. The common code works across printer languages, enabling manufacturers to speed products to market while reducing development time and costs.
Monotype Imaging’s drivers support various combinations of Windows operating systems and printer languages.
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Windows Operating System & Driver Type |
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95/98/Me |
NT 4.0 |
2000 |
XP/2003 |
Vista |
| PDK |
16-Bit |
32-Bit |
32-Bit |
32 & 64-Bit |
32 & 64-Bit |
| GDI - Image |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x(1) |
| PCL - 5/6 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x(1) |
| PostScript 3 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x(1) |
| XPS to XPS |
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x(2) |
x(3) |
| XPS - Image |
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x(2) |
x(3) |
| XPS to PS |
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x(2) |
x(3) |
(1) Allows basic Vista logo certification
(2) XPS support using Microsoft .Net Framework 3.0 or Print Essentials Pack for XP/2003
operating systems
(3) Required for premium Vista logo certification after 6/07
Contact us to evaluate a driver or for more information about how Monotype Imaging’s print drivers can be integrated into your solution.
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