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06-17-2024 10:24 AM
i run a pc on windows7 I just bought a HP Inkjet 2821e and when I tried to install the driver for my printer it gave me an error related to Windows installer 3.1 and .netframework, when o checked the specs the driver for the printer is only for windows 8.1 and above, is there other driver that's compatible with my printer and windows 7? Thanks in advance
06-17-2024 11:05 AM
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HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
DeskJet 2800, 2800e series: DeskJet 2820 DeskJet 2821, 2821e DeskJet 2822 DeskJet 2823 DeskJet 2828 DeskJet 2829 DeskJet 2842e DeskJet 2852e DeskJet 2855e | HP Smart app (recommended) Print Anywhere with the HP Smart app HP Print Service Plugin Apple AirPrint Wi-Fi Direct Samsung Print Service Plugin Mopria Print Service |
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>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
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Airprint
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How to use AirPrint
AirPrint is a technology built into most popular printer models, including the printers and print servers listed here. To use AirPrint, you don't need to install an app, additional drivers, or other software.
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How to print from your Mac
How to print from your iPhone or iPad
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Print From Android 8 and Higher FAQ
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Video
Mopria Scan: This tutorial shows how to Scan a 2-sided Document with Mopria Scan on a Printer with an Automatic Document Feeder. No account created, No sign-in needed.
Scan a 2-sided document on any printer with Mopria Scan
Path https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-64FF_x-vU&t=10s
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