HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-one Printer driver missing after Laptop Reset - need driver to install / add

[Ann-2222]

Can anyone please help - I had my laptop reset but now my HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-one drivers are missing so I cannot add/reinstall my printer.

Help = HP Scan Doctor did not work

The printer normally shows as HP Desktop 4500 series (Inkjet All-in-one)

Any advise would be most welcome as I urgently need to use printer and no-one else is available to help until the new year when businesses open again

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ann-2222,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Certainly, I can guide you through the process of reinstalling the drivers for your HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-One printer. Follow these steps.

Download the Latest Drivers:

• Visit the official HP support website: HP Customer Support.
• Enter your printer model, in this case, HP Deskjet F4280, and follow the prompts to reach the driver download page.
• Download the latest drivers for your operating system (Windows or Mac).

Install the Drivers:

• Once the drivers are downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
• Make sure your printer is connected to your laptop during the installation process.

Check Printer Connection:

• Ensure that your HP Deskjet F4280 is properly connected to your laptop via USB or a wireless connection.

Windows Device Manager (Optional):

• Open the Device Manager on your laptop.
• Look for any devices with an exclamation mark or a question mark, indicating missing drivers. If you find your printer listed there, right-click and choose "Update driver."

Reinstall the Printer:

• Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
• Go to "Devices" and then "Printers & scanners."
• If your printer is listed, select it and click "Remove device."
• Then, click "Add a printer or scanner" and follow the prompts to reinstall your printer.

HP Print and Scan Doctor (Optional):

• Although you mentioned it didn't work, you can try running the HP Print and Scan Doctor again. Make sure your printer is connected during the process.

Restart Your Computer:

• After reinstalling the drivers and setting up your printer, restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.

I hope this helps. 
 

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4
HP Support

[Ann-2222]

Alden4,

Thanks so much for taking the time explaining in detail the solution and with the HP Print & Scan Doctor now also working, it all seemed to fall into place with Windows Update also providing the correct driver required, which was my main problem.

Again, thanks very much for your most informative help.

Wishing you all the  very best for the Festive Season/New Year & throughout 2024.

Kind regards,

Ann-2222