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Inkjet 2821e
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

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

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@J0hnny_Brav0 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

Sorry -

HP does not provide drivers for this printer and your Windows Operating System / version.

 

If you have a supported mobile phone or tablet, you can use that device with the printer.

 

Compatible operating systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 12 Monterey; Chrome OS
 
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Mobile Printing – Mobile Options for Printers

Start here

Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.

Open the section for your printer series > Find your printer and supported applications.

 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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HP Smart (Mobile) >>> Download / Install - How-to - and FAQ

 HP printer setup (HP Smart app)

Read the FAQs

For example: 

What is the HP Smart app and its requirements?

And / or

What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?

And / or

Why can't I connect my wireless printer or print over the network?

 

>>> Terms of Use >>>  HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use

 

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Airprint

 HP printer setup (Apple AirPrint for iPhone, iPad)

 

and

From Apple

 About AirPrint 

Excerpted

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. 

 

 Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone or iPad

 How to print from your Mac
 How to print from your iPhone or iPad

 

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 Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network

 

 Apple - Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

 

 HP Printers - No AirPrint Printers Found error (iOS, iPadOS)

 

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What are portable Wi-Fi hotspots, and how do they work?

 

 HP Printers - Printing with Amazon Alexa

 

 Mopria Print & Scan – Designed for Android

 Print From Android 8 and Higher FAQ

 

Download / Install the Mopria App for Android

 Google Store > Mopria Print Service App

 

Troubleshoot printing issues with Mopria Print Service (Android)

 

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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References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

OR

 

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Dragon-Fur

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-ins needed.
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