Windows 7 Forums


Reply
Thread Tools

Can't get printer disk to install

 
 
benonidoni benonidoni is offline
New Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 24
Thanked: 0
 
      05-07-2009
I was able to install either the hp printer software via download or disk. I forget which. I needed to change compatability so it accepts xp or vista. Forgot how? darn, darn, darn, darn,
 
Reply With Quote
 
 
 
 
Ian Ian is offline
Administrator
Ian's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: England
Posts: 3,129
Thanked: 456
Ian's Twitter Pag
 
      05-07-2009
To run something in compatibility mode, you can use the following guide

Application Compatibility Mode

If that doesn't work, let us know the printer name and I'll find the drivers online for you.
 
Reply With Quote
 
dropdboy dropdboy is offline
New Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2
Thanked: 0
 
      05-16-2009
Hi There,

I've also got an issue with a HP Photosmart C4585 wireless printer. I've used Windows 7 RC to locate the printer and drivers, etc have been automatically installed. I can see the printer in wondows normally, computer can communicate wirelessly with printer, but documents are sent over but not printing out. Nothing remains in queue.

Cannot run HP's installation CD as compatibility mode is only allowed to be used for programs already on the computer. Have downloaded the software packages from HP website and run in XP compatibility and as an administrator but there are many files "missing", it all started with the installation looking for usbscan.sys.

Any ideas? Everything seems in order just need the last push!!

Thanks,
Rob
 
Reply With Quote
 
BetaMan BetaMan is offline
Official G33k
BetaMan's Avatar
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Posts: 463
Thanked: 25
Send a message via AIM to BetaMan Send a message via MSN to BetaMan
 
      05-25-2009
You don't run the actual disk in compatibility mode. Explore the disk and find the program file that is the driver installer and run it in compatibility mode. Hope this helps.
 
Reply With Quote
 
dropdboy dropdboy is offline
New Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2
Thanked: 0
 
      05-25-2009
Can now print via USB, but not via wireless? Printer is seen by computer and laptop thinks that print job is sent and completed, but nothing prints. USB will be ok, but would love to have the wireless functionality back! Thanks for suggestions so far!
 
Reply With Quote
 
BetaMan BetaMan is offline
Official G33k
BetaMan's Avatar
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Posts: 463
Thanked: 25
Send a message via AIM to BetaMan Send a message via MSN to BetaMan
 
      05-25-2009
No problem! Glad to help!
 
Reply With Quote
 
 
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How to Install Windows 7 davehc Software 0 08-16-2010 02:50 PM
Tips- Using Grub4Dos install Windows 7 from USB Storage mjb Installation, Setup and Updates 0 06-24-2010 04:48 PM
Install Windows 7 directly from hard disk without using any Secondary Medium agni Installation, Setup and Updates 4 12-24-2009 03:05 PM
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media Nibiru2012 Installation, Setup and Updates 0 12-22-2009 07:03 PM
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media Nibiru2012 Installation, Setup and Updates 2 12-04-2009 06:30 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:24 PM.
W7Forums is an independent website and is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33