Microsoft Windows XP to a HP deskjet 2600 all in one.

[Kimbeard]

Can't find a way to hook this up on my system. Microsoft Windows XP to a HP deskjet 2600 all in one. 

Cannot use Add Printer as it does not find it and can't add manually as its not listed.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Kimbeard 

Specifications

Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only)

HP DeskJet / Ink Advantage 2600/2675/2676/2677/2678 Full Feature Software and Drivers

Type:   Driver

Version:  43.3

Operating Systems: Windows XP (32-bit)

Release date:  May 13, 2019

Click the "View all" button on the web page to see all supported versions...

HP Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery

• Use Categories and the search window to narrow the results. 

For example,

Category Printers and All-in-Ones

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

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

HP DeskJet 2632 All-in-One Printer

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[Kimbeard]

Thanks @dragon_fur. I did manage to find and download drivers but when I go to add printer it does not find it. 

I'm usually tech savvy and have to use this XP computer to run a piece of machinery, which I also need a print out from. 

It's very frustrating!

[Dragon-Fur]

@Kimbeard 

You are welcome.

I just don't know what to do with XP anymore - it has been a lot of years since I have run it.

Apologies for anything that is "just wrong" for your version of the OS...

Maybe...

Probably should create a Restore Point before doing much of anything.

Create Restore Point

Before making any changes to your system, always create a Restore Point!

Stop / Exit all programs:  Browsers, games, Applications, etc.

Control Panel > icon view > System > System Protection > 

Click (Highlight) your main disk (C) > Select Create a Restore Point

OR

(As available)

Create a restore point now for the drives that have system protection turned on

Create

Method – Add printer using TCP/IP

Please try adding the printer using the printer’s IP address

Find the IP Address of the printer on the Printer control panel (touch Wireless button)

Control Panel > icon view Devices and Printers

Click in the top ribbon, Add a Printer

Wait till the menu starts…
Select / Click The printer that I want isn’t listed
Select / Click Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname

Select / Click Next
Device Type > Select in Drop-Down Menu:  TCP/IP Device

Hostname or IP Address > Enter the IP Address of the printer

(Skip Port Name)

Select / Click Next

Complete for any additional information

Notes...

If the data is saved into any kind of file format that you can copy / send / email somewhere, you could print the content from another system.

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Not even sure the Doctor runs on XP - or what it will do to the printer software (that doesn't work apparently so maybe no big loss here)...

Offline Doctor V5.0.6

  HPPSdr_5.0.6.exe

• Download and Save the doctor to your computer
• Open File Explorer > Navigate to the folder in which you saved the file (likely Downloads)
• Execute the doctor – Answer any prompts /  let the process complete
• Restart the computer, log in, and wait for the final steps in the Doctor to finish.
• Check for any difference.

NOTES – Contributed by ShlomiL

Paraphrased

Connection Issues

• Print and Scan Doctor Version 5.0.6 creates a secondary queue for printing with TCP/IP port.

Check

If necessary, Adjust the “Default” printing device (Default Printer)

Open Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on the printer NOT marked as “Scan Only / DO NOT DELETE”

Set printer as Default

Example – Printers listed in Devices and Printers

Set “Default” Printer = HP OfficeJet Pro 9020 series PCL-3

NOT Default = Scan Only -HP OfficeJet Pro 9020 series PCL-3 (Network)-DO NOT DELETE

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that is it for leaky bag of tricks...

Sorry I cannot be more help.  Rats.

Stay Safe.

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