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How to add hp cp2025 on USB port to win 7 64 bit
When adding a printer to a USB port, do I still specify local printer LPT1:?
The printer is not listed in Windows 7 64 bit list of printers. I've tried Adding the Universal PCL 5 and PCL 6. Both send "something" to the printer but all I get is a single page saying:
GET /DevMgmt/DiscoveryTree.xml
Host: 127.0.0.1:8080
and the printer driver Icon in the printers panel says "Error".
I've unplugged and replugged it. The system sees it and says "installing driver" and then reports it can't find one.
I have the CD but am told that the operating system (win 64) is incompatible.
What am I doing wrong?
The printer is not listed in Windows 7 64 bit list of printers. I've tried Adding the Universal PCL 5 and PCL 6. Both send "something" to the printer but all I get is a single page saying:
GET /DevMgmt/DiscoveryTree.xml
Host: 127.0.0.1:8080
and the printer driver Icon in the printers panel says "Error".
I've unplugged and replugged it. The system sees it and says "installing driver" and then reports it can't find one.
I have the CD but am told that the operating system (win 64) is incompatible.
What am I doing wrong?
My Windows 7 Professional 64-bit system lists this driver:
HP Color LaserJet CP2020 Series PCL6
You may need to repopulate the list (using the Windows Update button within the Add Printer dialogue) to get it in the list.
HP Color LaserJet CP2020 Series PCL6
You may need to repopulate the list (using the Windows Update button within the Add Printer dialogue) to get it in the list.
as in 3- above
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I have gone thru the normal Add local printer. I've chosen the CP2020 as the closest model. I then try to print a test page and an error is returned. I've also tried to install the Universal PCL 6 and 5 and can't print test pages either. This printer worked find on the previous Win 7 32 bit machine that died and was replaced with this 64 bit. Short of going thru multiple "non-matching" drivers, I don't know what else to try.
As I said in my original post, the CD doesn't install with 64 bit OS.
As I said in my original post, the CD doesn't install with 64 bit OS.
>> ... print a test page and an error is returned.
>>... I've also tried to install the Universal PCL 6 and 5 and can't print test pages either
What error?
...and what happens when you try to print a test page with the UPDs?
The problems might be nothing to do with the driver(s), but more to do with the connection mechanism (USB).
As you've (attempted) to install various drivers, it may be necessary to (fully) delete all of these, then start again .
If you search the archives, you should find items describing how to completely delete the existing driver installs.
>>... I've also tried to install the Universal PCL 6 and 5 and can't print test pages either
What error?
...and what happens when you try to print a test page with the UPDs?
The problems might be nothing to do with the driver(s), but more to do with the connection mechanism (USB).
As you've (attempted) to install various drivers, it may be necessary to (fully) delete all of these, then start again .
If you search the archives, you should find items describing how to completely delete the existing driver installs.
did you try the additional updates as i posted?
no printer driver listed then? (it must be connected and on - of course) - best uninstall all other printer drivers and software
if that does not work, i must conclude you cannot use this printer in 64 bit
i assume these are the drivers you tried :
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3673581&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3673580&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2030
no printer driver listed then? (it must be connected and on - of course) - best uninstall all other printer drivers and software
if that does not work, i must conclude you cannot use this printer in 64 bit
i assume these are the drivers you tried :
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3673581&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3673580&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2030
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did you use indows update? that takes often a long time
To find out which driver has been installed:
select the printer in question (via Start | Devices and Printers)
from the right-click menu, select Printer Properties
select the About tab - the driver name should be near the top (there is also a drop-down list showing the driver files, but this just confuses the issue)
So which driver was eventually associated with the device?
Is it likely that it was added by the Windows Update process?
Is it likely that it was added by the Windows Update process?
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As the posting says, none of the postings answered the question.
normally you install printers in several ways :
1-install cd
2-download from manaufacturer
3-windows Updates- additional updates
if the manufacturer does not have an install for 64 bit, you can often use another model
i have the HP5850 installed on 64-bit as HP5600 series