My new computer does NOT recognize my printer Solved/Closed

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Hello,

I just bought a new computer with Wndows Vista.  I have a HP Laserjet 1200 seires printer that my computer cannot seem to recognize.  The printer was given to me....worked well with my very old compueter (?)....so I don't have a  disc to intall it to my new computer.  I'm not very computer savyy and don't know what to do.  Any suggestions out there?

samson3743 · Accepted Answer

i have that problem and went to the printer web site and downloaded it from there

xpcman · Answer

I have a LaserJet 1200 that works just fine with Vista.  Go to this site and download the PCL5 driver.  Then install it and plug in the printer.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=29790&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=29789&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2093

Miss'ell · Answer

You will most likely need the  disc to install software, Most HP company update their firmware and drivers with the IP Address given.

Ernest · Answer

I have a acer lap top that dont recognize my dell printer

Shujjat · Answer

go to windows update fist conct printer with pc and start update its automatic downoad ur printer in windows 7. but in win vista . go to this hp.com and download printer driver

My new computer does NOT recognize my printer

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