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    Trying to get an HP printer to install (no disc)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ARom, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. ARom

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    So I'm trying to install an HP printer without the disc on an non HP, is there any way to get it to install as a generic type printer so it doesn't keep asking me for the HP disc?

    It's an HP PhotoSmart C1300 series printer.

    edit: trying the HP website for drivers, no Vista, but XP drivers should work, I guess...

    edit1: hp drivers want a disc for verification... even after installing random bloatware programs on my system :(

    Is there a way to "add printer" as generic?
     
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    Since you already try website have you let vista try find drivers on net?

    it might have gernic driver you cound always try xp driverse too
     
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  3. ARom

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    Vista tries, and then it fails for two out of the six criteria
     
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    Try this driver:
    http://driverswfh.co.cc/driver-download-82.html
     
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    I was able to order a disk for an HP printer off the HP website (free). That didn't work so I downloaded the software off the website which did work. Perhaps you can download the XP software with drivers that work.

    Oops, see you tried.
     
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    That worked! That person should have used the 3100 drivers, it's functioning now.

    Thanks :D

    Note: The C3100 All-in-One Printer series will work on the old C1300 printer for windows Vista

    /thread :)
     
    ARom, Apr 14, 2009
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