Old Printer

[Pipepro]

I had to purchase a IEEE-1284 female adapter to USB for a HP-500 All in One printer on a new PC with Windows 7 32 bit Home Premium (for a friend). Windows Update installed the driver for the USB connection and recognizes that there is a printer attached, but will not give me a menu to make the printer the Default printer.
HP does not have a driver for this printer and Windows 7, there is a list of HP printers to use for Add a device but the 500 isn't in that list.
What are my options? Should I purchase a 1284 connection card? Or just have my friend purchase another printer, this would be a shame because the printer looks like it just came out of the box even though it is at least 5 years old.

 

[zigzag3143]

I had to purchase a IEEE-1284 female adapter to USB for a HP-500 All in One printer on a new PC with Windows 7 32 bit Home Premium (for a friend). Windows Update installed the driver for the USB connection and recognizes that there is a printer attached, but will not give me a menu to make the printer the Default printer.
HP does not have a driver for this printer and Windows 7, there is a list of HP printers to use for Add a device but the 500 isn't in that list.
What are my options? Should I purchase a 1284 connection card? Or just have my friend purchase another printer, this would be a shame because the printer looks like it just came out of the box even though it is at least 5 years old.

First thing to try if there is a vista (or XP) driver. If so try installing it in "compatibility mode". to do that simply right click the installer>properties>compatibility mode>vista.

Let us know if you need help

Ken

 

[The Howling Wolves]

HP Officejet Software/Driver HP Officejet 500 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

Driver for XP OS
I have an old and I mean old HP deskjet 6122 and got it to work with Win 7 64 bit
using a USB connection.
Went into control panenl, printers and added it and has been working fine for me.
It's like and old dog and that I want to keep it around forever as it has been FAITHFUL to me.

 

[kodi]

go to start/printers and devices and if the printer is listed there right click on it and then left click on make this the default printer

 

[Pipepro]

Thank you everyone for your help, I'll get back to you after the weekend when I try again to straighten this out.

 

[Pipepro]

didn't work so my friend is buying a new Printer thanks anyway

 

[The Howling Wolves]

didn't work so my friend is buying a new Printer thanks anyway

Check the usb cable out before buying a new printer.
Mine is over 10 years old. Deskjet 6122 and works like a charm.
I clean inside and outside every 6-9 months.

 

[Bobjx]

Check the cable is good advice. I have 6 such cables and two are defective.

 

[theog]

Try installing the drivers this way.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/99983-driver-install-add-printer-wizard.html