Does HP Smart App support the C5280 all-in-one printer?

[AHolden]

Since Flash is no longer supported the original HP printer app that came with my C5280 all-in-one printer is no longer working. What is the best scan & print application can I use to fully utilise my printer?

I have downloaded the HP Smart App as the HP support pages suggests that it will work. However, I am not able to connect my printer as the HP Smart App cannot see the printer on the USB port. Does the HP Smart App work with the C5280 AIO printer? 

Thanks in advance

AHolden

[Dragon-Fur]

@AHolden 

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@AHolden wrote:

Since Flash is no longer supported the original HP printer app that came with my C5280 all-in-one printer is no longer working. What is the best scan & print application can I use to fully utilise my printer?

I have downloaded the HP Smart App as the HP support pages suggests that it will work. However, I am not able to connect my printer as the HP Smart App cannot see the printer on the USB port. Does the HP Smart App work with the C5280 AIO printer? 

Thanks in advance

AHolden

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Short Answer

Based on the data I can find and your experience with the product, the answer is a disappointing "No".

Longer Discussion / Explanation

From the documentation:

"Most wireless-capable printers manufactured 2010 and later can be added to the HP Smart app."

There are three models in this series - the model manufactured / introduced in your region shows a 2007 mfg date. 

Q8330B — HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One Printer

Connectivity, Std

1 USB 2.0

What does that mean?

Generally, it means that if nothing you do results in the application working, it is not going to work.

In the case of this model, it is both lacking wireless and the prerequisite window of manufacture.

References / Resources

HP Smart for Windows

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTES: 

• OS Minimum:  Windows 10 version 17134.0 (1803) or higher, Windows 8.1
• Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.  FAQ answer example:  Most wireless-capable printers manufactured 2010 and later can be added to the HP Smart app.
• HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One Printer  

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