HP site says there is no special driver for XP PRO that it comes in XP 
already and they don't offer one for download. my printer comes up in the 
driver list in XP PRO, but it doesn't work when I install it that way. I 
tried all the USB ports and they are enabled. I did the windows update also 
with no luck. My computer recognizes that the converter cable(device) is 
plugged in to the USB port but doesn't recognize the printer. I guess I'll 
have to invest in a new printer?
Thanks,
Gregg

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Printer install not working


> Gregg, "I followed all instructions from HP" is not clear.
>
> Do you mean that you followed all the instructions from HP that came with 
> the printer and were written at a time when Windows ME was
> the standard operating system?
>
> Or, do you mean that you went to the HP web site and downloaded and 
> installed the latest drivers for your printer model that were
> made to work with XP Pro?
>
> If the former, then you should do the latter.  If the latter, then you 
> might try running a Windows Update as it might find the
> appropriate driver for your printer.
>
> And, you might try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port if you 
> have more than one, just in case the port is bad or has
> weak power.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Dean Kukral
>
> PS:  When I "upgraded" from XP to Vista, my HP printer (three years old!) 
> became obsolete on my computer because HP would not
> support Vista on that printer by writing new drivers for it.  I gave it to 
> a friend...  Shame on me, I was stupid enough to go out
> and buy another HP printer!!!  :)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Gregg Pfaff
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 7:50 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Printer install not working
>
>
> Hi Group...Not sure if it a build or a software question,
> I purchased a refurbished "Dell D620 Latitude" laptop running windows xp 
> pro and I'm trying to get my old printer (from my old hp
> computer that ran win98se) an HP660C DeskJet to work with a USB to LPT 
> converter cable. I followed all instructions from HP and
> tried setting it to print directly to the printer with no success (the 
> printer still works on my old computer) Any suggestions?
>
> Gregg
>
>
>
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