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August 12th, 2010, 02:18 AM
#1
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Can't install shared win7 printer on xp home
Hi all :O)
Just tried to adda win7 shared printer (model Hp 2420) to an xp home workstation on the same network.
When i add it manually or vie "connect", It sees the printer, But asks for driver files. I downloaded it's files from hp site (Specific winxp drivers and universal too), But it just refuses to recognise the printer with these drivers.
It doesn't even let me choose manually a compatible driver.
What I did is captured the lpt1 port via NET USE command and then installed the driver. it works, but I don't like it to be dependent on Dos mode sharing.
Would appreciate your insights.
Thank you
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August 12th, 2010, 07:45 AM
#2
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Can you not add additional drivers into the win7 install? I've not tried it on win7, but i have done it in 2k8 r2. This way the drivers will get auto-pushed when you add the shared printer. It's probably an x64 vs x86 issue
your other option would be to add it as a TCP/IP port, then your XP install would think it's a local driver and you can force the issue.
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August 12th, 2010, 08:10 AM
#3
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Thanks for the reply Mat.
It is in fact win7 x64......
At the moment i'll leave it as it is and hope it will work in a stable way.
I wonder how do i inject legacy drivers into win7 printers....
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August 12th, 2010, 08:31 AM
#4
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Originally Posted by HipHoper
Thanks for the reply Mat.
It is in fact win7 x64......
At the moment i'll leave it as it is and hope it will work in a stable way.
I wonder how do i inject legacy drivers into win7 printers....
in the printer properties, go into the sharing tab, there is a button for "additional drivers" click it, put a check mark in x86, click OK and it will prompt you for drivers. point it to the proper ones.
Good luck
<Ferrit> Take 1 live chicken, cut the head off, dance around doing the hokey pokey and chanting: GO AWAY BAD VIRUS, GO AWAY BAD VIRUS
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Windows 7 Pro x64
Asus P5QL Deluxe
Intel Q6600
nVidia 8800 GTS 320
6 gigs of Ram
2x60 gig OCZ Vertex SSD (raid 0)
WD Black 750 gig
Antec Tri power 750 Watt PSU
Lots of fans
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August 12th, 2010, 08:34 AM
#5
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Thank you so much for the excellent guidance Mat
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August 12th, 2010, 08:41 AM
#6
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no worries.
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Windows 7 Pro x64
Asus P5QL Deluxe
Intel Q6600
nVidia 8800 GTS 320
6 gigs of Ram
2x60 gig OCZ Vertex SSD (raid 0)
WD Black 750 gig
Antec Tri power 750 Watt PSU
Lots of fans
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