HP Deskjet 656c printing problem. .

The last time I used this printer was when this PC was still in its Windows XP SP3 OS. That was some months ago. Now that this PC is under Windows 7 Ultimate, I'm having trouble with the printer. Whenever I try to print something, it prints a totally different thing (usually emoticons, symbols, etc.) as if it didn't understand letters, numbers and some symbols.

I was able to install the printing support software / driver for this printer in this OS but not its printer version's driver. HP's website regarding this product states that there's no software needed to use this printer in windows 7 since it already had a compatible print driver solution built-in in this OS.

What seems to be the problem with the printouts? :huh:

see if this helps:

Installing the Printer with an Alternate Driver in Windows 7 for a USB Cable Connection HP Deskjet 656c Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)=

kword88 said:

see if this helps:

Installing the Printer with an Alternate Driver in Windows*7 for a USB Cable Connection HP Deskjet 656c Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)=

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I've seen this link before. I did follow it actually. Btw, how do you uninstall a driver for a printer in case you installed the wrong one? I think I may have installed the wrong one. .

unless its listed in add/remove programs, you dont need to uninstall anything. just install the correct driver.

Have you seen this:

Software & Driver Downloads HP Deskjet 656c Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

bassfisher6522 said:

Have you seen this:

Software & Driver Downloads HP Deskjet 656c Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

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In fact, I have. =X