How to convert old printer to the new windows?

Question

i have an HP printer deskjet722c from 1997 its great and works perfectly. Over the years i've got new comuters with new the windows. My current computer is windows XP. and i cant install the original disc from 97 on to my current computer because the original disc is compatable up to windows 95 adn windows NT 4.0. how can i solve this sitution?

Answer 1

iwould suggest going to HP`s website and get the XP drivers for your printer to make it work with windows XP.

Answer 2

Installing the Printer Using the Driver Included In Windows XP

The driver solution for this product is included in your Windows XP operating system and is already on your computer. There is no need to download anything. Follow the steps below to quickly and easily get your product working with Windows XP.

The pre-installed Windows XP driver supports basic printing features.

Step one: Check to see if the printer driver is already installed

To find out if printer is already installed, do the following:

Click Start , and then click Control Panel .

Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Printers and Faxes .

Check to see if the name of your printer shows next to a printer icon.

If the printer is there, you are done . The best printer driver is already installed. Proceed to Step four : Set the HP Deskjet driver as the default driver.

If the printer is not there, proceed to Step two : Connect the cables .

Step two: Connect the cables

With the computer and printer on, connect the USB or parallel cable to the printer and the computer. One of two things could happen:

The driver automatically installs when the printer is connected to the computer. Several small dialogue boxes will appear showing the progress of the driver installation. When the installation is finished, a message displays stating that the printer is installed and ready to use. You are done . The best printer driver available for your printer is installed. Proceed to Step four: Set the HP Deskjet driver as the default driver.

If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, click Cancel and proceed to Step three.

Step three: Manually install the printer driver

Click Start and then click Control Panel .

Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Printers and Faxes .

In Printer Tasks , click Add a printer .

Click Next .

Select Local , then remove the check mark from Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer .

Click Next .

Select Port .

Parallel connection is usually LPT1.

USB connection is usually USB001.

Click Next .

Select HP from the Manufacturer list .

Select the printer model from the printer list, and then click Next .

Select Yes if this printer is the default printer, or select No if it is not.

Click Next to continue.

Select No to skip the test page, and then click Next .

Click Finish to complete the installation.

NOTE:  If prompted for a Windows disk in Step 12, do not use the disk that came with the printer, use the Windows XP disk or the recovery disk that came with the computer.

If prompted for a Windows disk, insert the appropriate Windows or PC Recovery disk (not the disk that came with the printer) and follow the instructions on the screen. Once the driver has been installed, it will be listed in the Printers window ( Start , then Printers and Faxes ).

Step four: Set the HP Deskjet driver as the default driver

Once you’ve installed the new HP driver, set it as the default printer.

Click Start , and then click Control Panel .

Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Printers and Faxes .

Right-click the HP Deskjet driver then select Set as Default Printer .