HP deskjet 3420 driver

[c0V3Ro]

anyone? hp website says to use the vista built-in driver for 3600 series, but it doesn't show on seven drivers list.

the driver pack for vista x64 says the os is 32bits

thx.

 

[Romulinx2]

Hi,

Here's the direct link to all the drivers for HP Deskjets from Microsoft.
Microsoft Update Catalog

 

[c0V3Ro]

thx!
download the last 3 drivers for 3600 series. came one for amd64, one for ia64 e other for x86. all cabinet file. how do i use this tipe of file? no .inf or .exe extension
thx again.

 

[torrentg]

Has anyone gotten any of HP's Photosmart series printers to work on x86? I downloaded the Windows 7 client HP 7800 series driver for my 7850 from catalog.update.microsoft.com and tried to install by device manager. It said that it was incompatible. I tried to install anyway and no go.

I checked Windows Update and had the OS search specifically for a driver. They both found nothing.

Then I downloaded right from HP the Vista x86 driver. Tried to install normal, in compatibility mode for Vista, and also their SPs and still no go.

Anyone have this or similar successfully installed? I even read that MS tested my printer specifically for Win7, so I dunno. I mean, I even got my ancient ATI TV Wonder PCI goin here in 7 just recently haha.

 

[Romulinx2]

They are windows .cab files. Windows should open them, as they are just compressed files. You can use a common program like winzip.

 

[torrentg]

Yeah, I extracted to a folder and tried to install from that. It did what I said, unfortunately.

I just visited the MS site again and it seems when I type in Photosmart 7800, there are all sorts of drivers listed. I'll probably be able to sort it out. TY.

 

[YupYup]

thx!
download the last 3 drivers for 3600 series. came one for amd64, one for ia64 e other for x86. all cabinet file. how do i use this tipe of file? no .inf or .exe extension
thx again.

You only need the AMD64 one the others are not for your system.

 

[c0V3Ro]

You only need the AMD64 one the others are not for your system.

figger it out.
extracted all files but a windows error pop up.
used the following procedure: add a printer, add local printer, port usb001, clicked have disk button, select the location of extracted files, select only .inf file prnhp001.inf , selected the deskjet 3600 series, next, and the error appears.

 

[YupYup]

figger it out.
extracted all files but a windows error pop up.
used the following procedure: add a printer, add local printer, port usb001, clicked have disk button, select the location of extracted files, select only .inf file prnhp001.inf , selected the deskjet 3600 series, next, and the error appears.

You don't need to extract the cab files just browse to where they are located.

Choose LPT1: (printer port) as indicated here

If the 3600 series do not work you can use the 3500 series

 

[c0V3Ro]

You don't need to extract the cab files just browse to where they are located.

Choose LPT1: (printer port) as indicated here

If the 3600 series do not work you can use the 3500 series

tried it also, but if don't extracted the files search in have disk doesn't found any .inf file.

used the lpt' port in procedure above, and also choose the 3500 series. same error occurs.

becoming real tricky this installation

will try to download the other 3 drivers from MS update

thx again for your interest and time.

 

[YupYup]

It might be easier for you if you click "windows update" instead of have disk" then choose "HP" on the left side and the driver you want on the right side.

 

[c0V3Ro]

did that. clicked in HP and than in update. takes a big time and pop the message no updates.

 

[Patrick C]

Hi,

Here's the direct link to all the drivers for HP Deskjets from Microsoft.
Microsoft Update Catalog

Romulinx2 - I have never known or heard of "The Microsoft Product Catalog"? The Point being, is I have a Gateway AMD 64-bit with 2 GB of Ram. I loaded Windows 7 Build 7077 (32 bit) - got all the way to the Installation of My Officejet J4550 All-in-One Printer. Apparently HP has discontinued selling this printer even though I bought it less than six months ago?? I went to install the driver I had downloaded from HP for Vista 32/64 and it would not install in Windows 7 because the Software did recognize Windows 7 as an authorized Microsoft system. Next I went to HP Tech Support and they could/didn't know what to do when I asked them about installing their drivers in Windows 7. Is the "The Microsoft Product Catalog" a way to get around this. Any extra explanation You can offer here would be greatly appreciated. I need to learn as much as I can about this. Thank You ahead of time & God's Speed - Patrick C

 

[YupYup]

The Microsoft Product Catalog has drivers that recognize windows 7 so yes that is a way around the error, there are several ways of doing this.

1. You can try and run the vista driver in compatibility mode.
2. If your set to check windows update just plug the usb device in and let it search windows update.
3. You can download the driver from the product catalog (same thing windows update does).
4. You can run the add printer wizard and click "windows update" let it populate the list then select "HP" on the left and your model (HP Officejet 4500 series) on the right, see pic

 

[c0V3Ro]

will i be forced to install XP x64 trial only to use the printer?

 

[YupYup]

will i be forced to install XP x64 trial only to use the printer?

Is your driver in that list?

 

[Patrick C]

The Microsoft Product Catalog has drivers that recognize windows 7 so yes that is a way around the error, there are several ways of doing this.

1. You can try and run the vista driver in compatibility mode.
2. If your set to check windows update just plug the usb device in and let it search windows update.
3. You can download the driver from the product catalog (same thing windows update does).
4. You can run the add printer wizard and click "windows update" let it populate the list then select "HP" on the left and your model (HP Officejet 4500 series) on the right, see pic

Yup-Yup - Totally Kooool. I had windows 7 build 7077 completely installed. The HP software didn't recognize Windows 7 as an operating system. I completely re-installed Vista - Then re-installed Windows 7 after seeing the method You recommended. When I ran the Software in the Compatibility mode - selected the Trouble shooting option - the Compatibilty software allowed me to run the software in Vista (SP2) mode. I watched it (details are available) and the software went out - queried the Windows Catalog and downloaded what was required. In Windows 7 there is an interface for the Printer (Deviced and Printers) once it is installed that can be accessed by the right-click on the printer. It allows some functionailty but full functionality of the software came when I use the HP software. Very Nice. Windows 7 has really turned out to be very useful. The Windows 7 forum and the Experienced People hear are extremely helpful. God's Speed and Thank You again. PatrickC

 

[c0V3Ro]

at least!
after formating and reinstalling!
at the printers install page windows update finally could connect and offers the deskjet 3600 series drivers to install. tooks a lot of time, but worked.
thx all of you for the help.
cheers!

 

[stlolth]

Here are the latest official XP drivers i downloaded just before support ended. They work on Windows 7 and even allow network printer support. However, i'm pretty sure they're 32bit only.

Mediafire link
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