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HP software won't recognize a connected and working computer and shuts down
I am running Windows Vista and I am unable to get HP Solutions Center to open. I recently installed drivers and software for an H-P OfficeJet Pro L7580 all-in-one printer. The printer work fine as a printer, but am unable to scan and it won't "see" my CPU which is connected BOTH with a network and a USB connection per the H-P installation manual. If I need to disconect one to fix it, OK, but I need the network connection.
When launching HP Solution Center, a small grey screeen opens, followed by this error message: "No HP devices have been detected. HP Solution Center will close now." when I click "OK", it does in fact close. HP Solution Center will fail to detect the printer even while IT IS ACTUALLY PRINTING A DOCUMENT!
HP tech support is absolutely useless.. Six calls of over an hour each and nobody has a clue what to do.
Any thoughts anyone - let me know how to fix it and I'll buy you dinner! Thanks!
When launching HP Solution Center, a small grey screeen opens, followed by this error message: "No HP devices have been detected. HP Solution Center will close now." when I click "OK", it does in fact close. HP Solution Center will fail to detect the printer even while IT IS ACTUALLY PRINTING A DOCUMENT!
HP tech support is absolutely useless.. Six calls of over an hour each and nobody has a clue what to do.
Any thoughts anyone - let me know how to fix it and I'll buy you dinner! Thanks!
Do you have a HP scanner/imaging device listed in the device manager?
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Yes, I have downloaded all of the latest software from HP's site and the printer shows in the Device Manager under USB CONTROLLERS (DOT_4USB) and under IMAGING DEVICES. Both sections indicate that the device is working properly.
You can try using Windows Fax and Scan to make sure the scanner is functioning properly.
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Windows Fax and Scan works when activated on the CPU. The HP still does not "see" the CPU coming back the other way in I try to scan from its front control panel.
FYI, I can't alter the Windows scan documents since they're basically a picture file so Windows scan does not help me any.
FYI, I can't alter the Windows scan documents since they're basically a picture file so Windows scan does not help me any.
Try running the removal tool from the link below and reinstalling the software.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=mp-24061-2&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=303769
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=mp-24061-2&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=303769
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I have done all of the above, all with no change. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=115&prodSeriesId=3601422&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3601422&objectID=c01545804 should help you.
I just spent several days working on this problem.
This wasn't the only thing I did to resolve it, but I believe it was probably the main thing that was needed - the HP software doesn't seem to open the ports needed for communication through the firewall - only the related applications.
If that doesn't work for you though, let me know. I've developed quite the bag-o-tricks for this beast. ;^)
I just spent several days working on this problem.
This wasn't the only thing I did to resolve it, but I believe it was probably the main thing that was needed - the HP software doesn't seem to open the ports needed for communication through the firewall - only the related applications.
If that doesn't work for you though, let me know. I've developed quite the bag-o-tricks for this beast. ;^)
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"absolutely useless.. Six calls of over an hour each and nobody has a clue what to do."
I used the chat session and the girl, Alexis, seemed like she wanted to get away from me as soon as I laid some techno-geek-speek to her. I wish I had the transcript with me - I'd post it - it's quite comical. I escalated this thing twice, but in the end they only offered solutions for what I'd already tried.
Funny thing is - a quick scan of the web and you'll find LOADS of customers with the same issue - I don't know why they don't post a valid fix for it...
Good luck!
I used the chat session and the girl, Alexis, seemed like she wanted to get away from me as soon as I laid some techno-geek-speek to her. I wish I had the transcript with me - I'd post it - it's quite comical. I escalated this thing twice, but in the end they only offered solutions for what I'd already tried.
Funny thing is - a quick scan of the web and you'll find LOADS of customers with the same issue - I don't know why they don't post a valid fix for it...
Good luck!
Have you tried downloading and installing the latest software & drivers from the HP website, rather than what was provided on CD with the computer?
Cheers,
LHerrou