HP Photosmart 7550 and Windows 10 22H2

[DeadlineX]

An old archive topic is here:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printers-Archive-Read-Only/Windows-10-drivers-for-photosmart-7550/m-p/...

I have just few tips for anyone, who (like me) still uses this old horse Photosmart 7550 in 2023.

Windows 10 has been changed since that post, so model 7520 is absent in the list now.

Therefore the installation instruction also is changed:

- First of all you need to click "Download driver from Windows Update". Embedded list contains just few printers, so you'll can't find appropriate one. Therefore click the button and wait... around two minutes.

- Model 7520 is absent in the Windows Update list, as it's too old

- I have chosen HP Deskjet 5550 HPA, as it has most of options, necessary to print.

- Option to print with 1200 dpi doesn't work for 7550, so even do not try to use it.

- For some reason printer still waits for some data after the printing job is done. Perhaps it's a driver incompatibility. The message "data were not received" appears on printer's screen after few minutes, and printer shows the startup screen again. No manual actions is required.

I didn't find any other disadvantages, so  this driver is definitely suitable.

[Raj_05]

Hi @DeadlineX,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

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

Thank you for sharing your tips for using the HP Photosmart 7550 on Windows 10 in 2023. It's helpful for those who are still using older printers and may encounter compatibility issues with newer operating systems. Your step-by-step instructions and the workaround for selecting a similar model from the Windows Update list can be valuable for users facing similar challenges.

It's not uncommon for older hardware to experience some compatibility issues with newer software, and your insights can make the process smoother for others. If you have any more tips or experiences to share, feel free to do so.

Take care and have a good day.

Alden4
HP Support