Basic information can be found in Windows. To find this information follow the guide lines below. If this information is insufficient, you will need to visit the manufacturers web site.
Assuming you are running a 32 bit (modern) operating system, 32.
32 bit drivers are designed for 32 bit computers. 16 bit drivers are designed for 16 bit computers. Most modern computers are either 32 or 64 bit.
windows me only accepts 32 bit drivers
No, 32-bit printer drivers will not work in a 64-bit installation of Windows. The operating system requires drivers that match its architecture; therefore, a 64-bit version of the printer driver must be installed for proper functionality. If only a 32-bit driver is available, users may need to find a 64-bit alternative or use a 32-bit version of Windows.
The only difference comes at when you are getting the drivers. While installing 32-bit drivers to a 64-bit computer, the installation might be successful. However, when installing 64-bit drivers to a 32-bit computer, the drivers will not install. But it is good to get drivers that match your computer bit system.
windows xp
Windows XP
To find out if you are running 32 bit or 64 bit you will need to press the Start Orb, go to Computer and press View System Information. It will tell you what version you are running there.
Windows 95 & Windows 98
soon. Many people have 64 bit processors, but not all. Theres loads of software/hard drivers which is still 32 bit, and some people choose 32 bit even if they have a 64 bit processor because it might be an older PC. When enough people have good computers, 32 bit OS and programs/drivers will outdate and not exist at all.
1. windows 95 98 NT and 9.x windows 95 was the first to allow 32 bit drivers
The "Windows 9x" line, consisting of Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME. Windows 95 partially supported 32-bit / WDM drivers via the USB supplement.