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Grasswire2

(13,799 posts) Thu Aug 13, 2020, 11:44 PM Aug 2020

My new HP laptop won't recognize my older HP printer. [View all]

I understand this is a problem because of windows 10. I have given up trying to make them communicate, and plan to buy a new printer.

HOWEVER.

How can I know in advance if a new printer is going to communicate with my HP windows 10?

And why in hell am I forced to buy ink in advance? I don't use much.

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My new HP laptop won't recognize my older HP printer. [View all] Grasswire2 Aug 2020 OP

thanks in advance -- really appreciate your help in this group. nt Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #1

try this hp support website... msongs Aug 2020 #2

Yes.. HP should be able to provide you the drivers that Windows 10 is not finding hlthe2b Aug 2020 #12

Do you have the printer model number and name ? CentralMass Aug 2020 #3

yep, and it's not on the list at the HP help site. Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #4

Is the printer already connected to your wireless signal? LuvLoogie Aug 2020 #6

yes Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #10

Have you looked at howto videos like the one below. CentralMass Aug 2020 #7

all done Grasswire2 Aug 2020 #11

Ok. These things can be a real pain CentralMass Aug 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Aug 2020 #5

Go to HP site Dan Aug 2020 #8

Printer appears to be over 5 years old. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #9

You consider a 5 year old printer to be old, seriously? Ron Obvious Aug 2020 #14

Seriously. I too have hp laserjet printers from that era and agree they are made well. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #16

We're in agreement. Ron Obvious Aug 2020 #17

That Kaypro II tickles me. I have lots of old tech as well! cayugafalls Aug 2020 #18

Spam deleted by MIR Team johnolivar Aug 2020 #13