HP Photosmart C4180 driver for windows 11

[bbermejo90]

I have a HP Photosmart C4100 all in one and got a new ASIS VIVObook but on the HP Support Assistant states Driver is not available.  Is there a site or link can go directly to find drivers and download manually?

I have seen other posts where @ferRX provided the link. @ferRX will you be so kind and provide it again to see if it works for me? Thanks in advance

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @bbermejo90,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

Your HP Photosmart C4180 is an older model, and unfortunately, full, model-specific drivers are no longer available from HP for newer versions of Windows. That’s why HP Support Assistant reports that a driver isn’t available; it’s not an error, it’s simply that this printer is now retired from active driver support.

However, you can still print with this printer using a more generic driver supplied by Microsoft:

How to Get It Working Without Dedicated HP Drivers

Option 1: Use Built-In Windows Drivers

Windows has a generic “HP Photosmart C4180” or “HP Inkjet” driver that can often work:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners
2. Click Add device
3. Select your printer from the list
4. If Windows doesn’t find a driver automatically, choose The printer that I want isn’t listed
5. Choose Add a local printer
6. Use existing port (USB001) or similar
7. In the driver list, look for:
   • HP Photosmart C4000 Series
   • HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)
8. Install and test printing 

This method uses generic drivers built into Windows, which can provide basic printing functionality.

Link: HP printer setup (Windows built-in driver) | HP® Support

Option 2: HP Universal Print Driver (UPD)

There is a generic HP Universal Print Driver that supports many older HP inkjet and laser printers. While it does not enable all features (like scanning), it often gets printing working.

You can download it here:
👉 HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support

Choose the UPD for Windows (PCL6 or PS) and run the installer. Then add the printer as above.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat

[ferRX · Accepted solution]

Hi @bbermejo90 

Please install the next driver for your printer:

• >> Photosmart C4180 - driver - Windows

* Click YES   to say thank you, 

* Click Accepted as Solution when question is answered.

Best regards,

ferRX.

[bbermejo90]

Hi Fer! Thank you very much for your reply.... I could install it and it works perfect! You save me 100$ in a new printer...  you rock it!

[bbermejo90]

Dear Virkam, 

When I try to install you files i got a message as soon as a clikc the "Install" icon that inside the zipfile that says "in order to find a new version for you equipment contact the software provider"

[ferRX]

Great 😄, nice to know that the driver worked !

We also are grateful to @VikramTheGreat for providing another steps in the path for solution. 😇

🤗

Best regards,

ferRX.