Addiing HP+ priinter to new computer

[RAH51]

Does moving an already working HP5252 printer to a new computer require using the setup cartridges again?  I am afraid if i use smart setup it will ask for setup cartridges that i no longer have.

[Dragon-Fur]

@RAH51 

No, adding a printer to the computer does not require setup cartridges.

In a perfect world, the only time you ever need those are when the printer itself is brand new.

This is NOT a guarantee that something won't go horribly wrong and suddenly think it needs setup cartridges.

If that happens, you can request (in a new thread - this one is answered) for help.

As reference - your printer is not an HP+ model nor is it an Pro model.

What to do?

You will want to install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software for your printer onto the new computer.

NOTE: 

According to the listing in Category Software and Drivers for Windows 7 

Your printer supports using the Easy Start wrapper to install the printer software.

OR

from use the master Easy Start site...

Method - Use the Easy Start Wrapper to Install the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

For printers that support the option,

Use the Easy Start wrapper to install and configure the printer software.

• Home Page - HP Easy Start 
• Open Category Software and Drivers 
• Topic: Software-Utility 
• Download-and-Save  the current version of the Easy Start wrapper to install your print software 
• If using USB:  Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.

• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation

• Select to install the “Full Driver” / “Full Feature Software”
• If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Notes >> Easy Start... The Journey

1. Full Administrator Rights are required to complete the HP Software installation.
2. About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full Driver" set (as opposed to the basic driver or other application).
3. You can skip / ignore suggestion(s) that you add the HP Account – you’ll need the account at some point, for now, you can skip this suggestion (as many times as it insists it’s a good idea) during the full driver software installation.
4. If you see it, you can skip / ignore suggestion(s) regarding Instant Ink subscription.  Instant Ink subscription is NOT mandatory.
5. Full driver includes print and scan functions supported by your printer and provides the printer features on which other applications / software might depend.

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NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

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HP OfficeJet 5252 All-in-One Printer 

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