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02-19-2017 04:40 PM - edited 02-19-2017 04:44 PM
I have a HP PHOTOSMART A646 printer. Trying to install software to use it I am told I need a driver for it. I am using
windows 10 64 bit and the driver is not available to download anywhere that I can find. Does anyone have any advice? Any
help would be greatly appreciated!
02-20-2017 01:22 PM
Thank you for posting on HP Forums,
The Riddle_Decipher is at your service.
As I Understand you need a driver for your HP Photosmart A646 that supports windows10,
I'll be glad to help, however, to provide an accurate solution I need a few more details:
Did you attempt using the windows built-in drivers as the A646 drivers aren't available?
If you haven't, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Set Windows Update to automatically download driver software
Open the Windows Device Installation Settings and confirm that your computer is set to automatically download driver software.
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Search Windows for change device installation, and then click the Change device installation settings Control Panel setting in the list of results.
Device Installation Settings window displays.
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Select the Yes option, and then click Save Changes.
Step 2: Connect your printer to the computer
Connect your printer to the computer with a USB cable or through your local network so Windows can detect your printer during the print driver installation.
Step 3: Install the print driver with the Add a Printer wizard
Select your printer connection type and use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to install the built-in print driver.
Click here for more details and step by step instructions.
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Good Luck.
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02-19-2018 11:33 AM
I have a Photosmart A646 that is in great working condition. I am trying to use it with a tablet that runs windows 10. I have the correct cable attached. I looked at your suggestions from prior post of same question. And I ran into the same wall. When my windows tries to automatically install the driver it states "driver unavailable".
In the same post, I saw the gentleman ask what now but the HP rep never answered.
What now? I also searched directly on the hp support site and the driver is not available. pls help