Just need a simple answer

jvsimo1 · 30 Mar 2011

OK, I made the big mistake of going from Vista to Windows 7 a couple of weeks ago. Today I installed a new printer (HP F4480). Now I can't seem to get hold of things I scan

. It kept asking me for a program

. After exhaustive roaming around for about 3-4 hours I gave in and down loaded PDF suite 11 or something for 14 days free trial. Surely there must be a simple solution so I can carry on as I have for the last 12 years or so. I am not a Pup

, in fact I am 71 but have a reasonable grasp of things

, so if you can help I would be VERY greatful.

jfar · 30 Mar 2011

Hi Jvsimo1, since you installed Windows seven have you installed Windows Live Essentials, if not I suggest that you do and you will see a scanning section then.

Try this and see if it helps you.

http://explore.live.com/windows-live...tials?os=other

DocBrown · 30 Mar 2011

Do you have the installation disc from the HP F4480 with the scanner program on it ?

jvsimo1 · 30 Mar 2011

Yeh DocBrown, I have run the installation disk and gone through all the normal BULLDUST to complete the instalation of my new Printer. Hic.

DocBrown · 30 Mar 2011

This looks like HP's latest Free Photo program download
:)

Photo Creative

Mike Connor · 30 Mar 2011

Make sure you have the latest correct drivers for your system;

Software & Driver Downloads HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

Regards....Mike Connor

Bongo · 30 Mar 2011

There should be HP Solution Center on the disk that came with it.
Here is the download
Software & Driver Downloads HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
& Getting Started
Getting started HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

What is HP Solution Center?HP Solution Center is the main software program that you use to control and maintain your All-in-One printer. The program is part of the Full Feature software and driver package, and cannot be downloaded separately . HP Solution Center acts as a central point of access for tasks such as scanning, printing, and copying, and also provides access to the following features:

Product settings (such as scan and print settings)
Product help and troubleshooting
Links to shopping and supplies
Other HP software programs (such as photo-editing software)

Jerry