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06-05-2016 04:35 PM
Printer still very good condition. Did Windows 7 repair install now cannot get printer to work.
Installation CD is outdated.
Cannot get Windows 7 Home Premium CD to install driver.
Sometimes I can get HP Deskjet 6500 Series to appear in Device Manager then it dissapears.
Also where is the HP printer drivers located on the Windows 7 Home Premium Disk?
This printer has worked flawlessly for years, worked on this Dell Desktop for years.
Just need a little help.
thanks,
TxTrapper
South Texas
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06-05-2016 08:18 PM
Good news.
Thanks for the message:
I fixed (and tested) the link to the driver in my original post.
If you decide to install the Full Feature Software (from link), do create a Restore Point first!
Help, suggestions, and examples:
Install Full Feature Software – Printer
NOTE: If the computer has been recently migrated to Windows 10 or if you need to re-install the printer software:
- Create a Restore Point >
- Download a fresh copy of the Full Feature software >
- Remove any existing printer software from Programs and Features / Apps and Features / All Apps >
- Restart the computer and log in >
- Install Full Feature Software (find in your Downloads folder > Double-Click on the file) >
- Restart the computer and log in to finish the installation
Section(s) of interest include:
- Preparation
- Extras and Optional > HP Information, Diagnostics, and Installation Help
- Create a Restore Point
- Remove Printer Software
- Download and Installation
- ...
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06-05-2016 05:11 PM - edited 06-05-2016 08:11 PM
Try this driver:
OJ_AIO_6500_E709_Full_Win_WW_140_408-5
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06-05-2016 07:04 PM
I managed to fix it. What I had to do is go into REGEDIT and type in "Find" HP Deskjet
I had to remove about 30 entries. Then I restarted the computer.
Then I went into "Add a printer" network printer, \\OxxxxxS-PC\HP Deskjet 6500 Series ... and Windows found the printer
and said to print a test page, and it works now.
Thanks for the inspiration.
TxTrapper
South Texas
06-05-2016 08:18 PM
Good news.
Thanks for the message:
I fixed (and tested) the link to the driver in my original post.
If you decide to install the Full Feature Software (from link), do create a Restore Point first!
Help, suggestions, and examples:
Install Full Feature Software – Printer
NOTE: If the computer has been recently migrated to Windows 10 or if you need to re-install the printer software:
- Create a Restore Point >
- Download a fresh copy of the Full Feature software >
- Remove any existing printer software from Programs and Features / Apps and Features / All Apps >
- Restart the computer and log in >
- Install Full Feature Software (find in your Downloads folder > Double-Click on the file) >
- Restart the computer and log in to finish the installation
Section(s) of interest include:
- Preparation
- Extras and Optional > HP Information, Diagnostics, and Installation Help
- Create a Restore Point
- Remove Printer Software
- Download and Installation
- ...
When you see a Post that helps you,
Inspires you, provides fresh insight,
Or teaches you something new,
Click the "Thumbs Up" on that Post.
Click my Answer Accept as Solution to help others find Answers.