What is V4 driver support like in Windows 8 and how does it differ?

Windows 8 supports both V3 and V4 printer driver models where V4 focuses on providing PrintTicket, PrintCapabilities, and constraint functionality. Unlike V3, V4 drivers use a common configuration module PrintConfig.dll.

From the official HP Universal Print Driver Series For Windows manual, page 10

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What are the differences between V3 and V4 printer drivers?
Windows 8 supports both V3 and V4 printer driver models where V4 focuses on providing PrintTicket, PrintCapabilities, and constraint functionality. Unlike V3, V4 drivers use a common configuration module PrintConfig.dll.
What is the PrintConfig.dll module used for in V4 drivers?
Windows 8 supports both V3 and V4 printer driver models where V4 focuses on providing PrintTicket, PrintCapabilities, and constraint functionality. Unlike V3, V4 drivers use a common configuration module PrintConfig.dll.
How does V4 driver support improve print functionality?
Windows 8 supports both V3 and V4 printer driver models where V4 focuses on providing PrintTicket, PrintCapabilities, and constraint functionality. Unlike V3, V4 drivers use a common configuration module PrintConfig.dll.

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