HP deskjet F4280 not installing

[ashraf]

hey everyone
I have tried so many things and this damn driver is not installing
can anyone helppppp plz
I have an HP Deskjet F4280 ..
the problem is when I do the update I can see the driver and makes the printing works but not the scanner and when i try to install the drivers from the CD it stops and say its not compatible then when I go to the computability options and change it the installation wont start ! anyone know what to do ?

thanks

 

[Romulinx2]

Have you tried windows update?

These are the drivers from HP http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2100&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us〈=en&product=3390949

No windows 7 driver yet. Will look around.

 

[ashraf]

I tried those 2 and did work
and I run windows 7 32 bit not the 64
and still cant find anything to make the printer fully functioning

 

[ashraf]

come on guyz ...am sure someone can help out there

 

[danradu]

Hey I have the exact same printer and here's what's going on:
Windows already found and installed the drivers in order for the device to work (you said it yourself that the printer works) but I can't install the HP software which isn't compatible with Win 7. The thing is that you don't really need it, for scanning just use the 'Windows Fax and Scan' application found in Start-All Programs. It's very easy to use and convenient.

 

[GraemeF]

Hey I have the exact same printer and here's what's going on:
Windows already found and installed the drivers in order for the device to work (you said it yourself that the printer works) but I can't install the HP software which isn't compatible with Win 7. The thing is that you don't really need it, for scanning just use the 'Windows Fax and Scan' application found in Start-All Programs. It's very easy to use and convenient.

How exactly did you get Windows 7 to find the drivers? It can't find them on my machine, and I don't think they exist.
I did manage to install the HP bloatware from the CD (by setting all processes that ran during the install to be Vista compatible via Task Manager) but it was a waste of time. I bought this yesterday and it's going back if I can't get it working with Windows 7 by the weekend.

 

[puypuy]

Hi Everyone. I'm planning to buy HP Deskjet F4280. But before I spend, I want to make sure that this particular printer works on Windows 7. Because that's the only reason I'm buying a new one. I have this old HP psc 1210 all-in-one printer that works just fine in Vista. But when I changed my OS to Windows 7, only the scanner works. Microsoft Office tools just won't recognize the printer when you try to print any document. I don't want to go back to Vista. I like Windows 7 more. So I prefer to spend money on a new printer instead. But I still don't want my money to go to waste in case the printer won't work in Windows 7. This may sound stupid: But would anyone just please testify that HP Deskjet F4280 prints well on Windows 7? I just really need an assurance. So as not to waste money. I don't care much about the HP Software not installing by the way. I just want the printer to really "print". Thanks very much for your help.

 

[Nessumsar]

confirmation

I also have a F4280. Just plugged it in, drivers installed automatically and both printer and scanner work just fine with the windows software.

And for a similar confirmation I got the same compatibility problem when trying to install th HP software.

 

[Dogz]

How exactly did you get Windows 7 to find the drivers? It can't find them on my machine, and I don't think they exist.
I did manage to install the HP bloatware from the CD (by setting all processes that ran during the install to be Vista compatible via Task Manager) but it was a waste of time. I bought this yesterday and it's going back if I can't get it working with Windows 7 by the weekend.

All you have to do is unplug and then replug the usb cable. but it may not work because I have a F2120 printer so PuyPuy you can get one of these. Back to you GraemeF click add new device in control panel if nothing else works.

 

[puypuy]

Hiiiiii people!!!!! I just want to share the good news! I finally bought F4280 this afternoon then tried it just now.. and it works! ha ha ha! It's like 'plug and play'. I still tried installing the HP software though. But as expected, it's not compatible with windows 7. Although, when I looked at the cd label, it's says that it supports Vista. So I guess, the software works in Vista at least. Unlike my old printer(psc 1210), it's hp software works only in XP...thanks for all your replies, I'm really glad I have a new printer now.

 

[Dogz]

Hiiiiii people!!!!! I just want to share the good news! I finally bought F4280 this afternoon then tried it just now.. and it works! ha ha ha! It's like 'plug and play'. I still tried installing the HP software though. But as expected, it's not compatible with windows 7. Although, when I looked at the cd label, it's says that it supports Vista. So I guess, the software works in Vista at least. Unlike my old printer(psc 1210), it's hp software works only in XP...thanks for all your replies, I'm really glad I have a new printer now.

You are welcome.

 

[banderz777]

hey everyone
I have tried so many things and this damn driver is not installing
can anyone helppppp plz
I have an HP Deskjet F4280 ..
the problem is when I do the update I can see the driver and makes the printing works but not the scanner and when i try to install the drivers from the CD it stops and say its not compatible then when I go to the computability options and change it the installation wont start ! anyone know what to do ?

thanks

ashraf, Just go and check out this link to HP Support Forum and I know this will help you out.

HP Driver

 

[Dogz]

The driver is not compatible with Windows 7

 

[Serg]

64 bit Windows 7

Hey Guys,

I'm just curious was anyone able to install this printer on 64 bit windows 7? I've tried installing it with the troubleshooting tip where you make it think it's vista, or xp, and no luck. It'll just let me install the cd but it won't work, i got it to print but the format and colors weren't right. I also tried just letting it install the drivers on it's on, no luck there either. I'm assuming those of you who got it to work were on 32 bit, which btw you need to try 64 bit super fast, of course your printer might not work : P

 

[jamie2233]

I got it to work with windows 7 64 bit. right click on the install package, go to properties; compatibility tab; and run in compatibility mode for windows vista (service pack 2).. then run the install and it will work

 

[TheTonz]

I got it to work with windows 7 64 bit. right click on the install package, go to properties; compatibility tab; and run in compatibility mode for windows vista (service pack 2).. then run the install and it will work

Are you saying to right click on the HP icon in "computer" or where do you find the install package. So far any HP properties that I've gone to do not have a compatability tab.

Thanks!

 

[cyplocs]

Ultimate solution!!!

hello there.

i just bought a new hp deskjet f4280. i noticed that the support cd does is not compatible with windows 7. in order to install the drivers and softwares without any fuzz, this is what i did...

explore the contents of the cd ( which contains the printer driver and softwares )
look for Setup.exe , right click, then click properties, click the compatibility tab, check the " run this program in compatibility mode " check box and choose within the pull down menu " Windows Vista "
under Priviledge Level check the " Run this program as an administrator " checkbox
then click "OK"

then thats it! you can now run the setup.exe with ease and it will not prompt for compatibility error.

and if you feel that you have cheated your machine by running with compatibility mode, then you can download the latest hp deskjet f4280 driver for windows 7 in the link below... ( if you can wait for download... zzzzzz )

HP Deskjet Full Feature Software and Drivers HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

thats all.. :shock: enjoy!