Drivers for deskjet 5150

[mbun]

I'm hoping I can find a way to use my old printer. I tried loading the software from CD, but the installation failed. I tried loading from Windows; it brings up the printer, but says Driver is unavailable. When I tried to manually install from Windows, under Choose a Printer from the List, HP was not listed. I tried HP Smart, but it couldn't find my printer.

I think I'm SOL. Any thoughts?

[Dragon-Fur]

@mbun 

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Try / Consider

In the "Add a Printer" procedure,

Click the Windows Update box to refresh the list.

Look for the "Series" and not necessarily the individual printer model.

For example, look for Deskjet 5100

Add a Printer – The Printer I want isn’t listed

HP Document:  HP Printers - Installing and Using the Windows Built-in Print Driver

Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners

IF checked, remove check from "Let Windows manage my default printer"

Use Add-a-Printer to add the printer and windows drivers for the device.

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Add a Printer (top ribbon)

Click The printer that I want isn’t listed

Click Add a Local or Network Printer with manual settings

Click Next

Choose Printer Port

1. Select Use an existing port 
2. Select first LPT port in list or for USB select (if available in list) USB port

Install the Printer

1. Left column:  HP
2. Right column: Scroll, search, select (click) printer series
   

If Printer is not found in list:

1. Click Windows Updates
2. Wait several minutes for list to update
3. Left column:  HP
4. Right column:  Scroll, search, select printer series
   

NOTE:  Look for series and not individual models.  Not sure? slowly scan through the right column list.

(Repeat if Necessary) Choose Printer Port

1. Select Use an existing port 
2. Select first LPT port in list or for USB select (if available in list) USB port

Click Yes to “…allow this app to make changes to your device” (UAC)

Optional: Type a printer Name or use the default

Next > Wait for printer software to install …

Next >

Click Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use it

Optional:  Fill in information for printer location and a comment

Optional:  Click Set as the default printer

Optional:  Click to Print a test page > Finish

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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 Deskjet 5150 Color Inkjet Printer 

or

Product Home

Enter the type and name of your HP device

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[mbun]

I didn't see this.  I got rid of the printer.