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‎06-01-2020 03:21 PM

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Product: HP LaserJet 4 Plus
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My computer recently did a Windows update, that I didn't want, so I did system restore and ruined the boot mechanism.  I had the computer/boot repaired but now my printer is not recognized.  I can't find a driver for my HP LaserJet 4 Plus.  Yes, I know it's 25 years old, but it is a workhorse and still going strong.  I've tried some earlier suggestions on this community site from 2017 but have not moved forward with those suggestion because I get a message saying if I do it will infect my computer.  (For example, choose file #6 on Microsoft Updater).

 

Can anyone help?  I've already spent an entire day...

 

Thanks. 

Kelley

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‎06-01-2020 03:34 PM

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Are you connecting via paralllel, usb or network?

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‎06-01-2020 03:44 PM

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I have a parallel to usb cord that I am connecting with

‎06-01-2020 03:50 PM

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My experience with those adapter cables is not great and on an older printer like this my recommendation is always to either source an original internal MIO card or use a parallel to network printer server such as TPLink or Startech models. Then you can just use a standard laserjet 4000 driver but that does not always work for the parallel/usb devices.

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‎06-01-2020 03:52 PM

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Oops, nevermind.  I just checked and somehow I got the driver loaded.  Yay!!

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