Connecting Windows 7 PCs to HP 2605dn through network

[shacoustics]

We have an HP 2605dn printer connected to a Windows XP machine and networked to our office. We recently purchased two new PCs and have Windows 7 x64 on them. In trying to set up connection on the new machines to the networked HP printer, we can see the printer referenced in the 'Add a Printer' dialog box, but it will not connect. It says that it is "looking for .INF on <UNKNOWN>" and requires us to find this file before proceeding.

What could be causing this? Is it because the host PC for the printer is on XP?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[bassfisher6522]

Are the two new PC's added to the network workgroup name? Has the driver/software been installed on the two new PC's?

 

[shacoustics]

Yes, the two computers are definitely on the same Workgroup as the Printer. We have not found the correct Windows 7 x64 drivers. Do you have a link?

 

[bassfisher6522]

Here you go this link should help you out.

Share a Printer on Your Network from Vista or XP to Windows 7 - How-To Geek