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‎08-25-2016 07:22 PM

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Hi rpgman,

Glad that it helps you. Happy printing...

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‎08-29-2016 09:01 PM

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I got mine to work by telling windows to let me pick a driver from a list and choosing the Photosmart 8700 series driver included with my copy of W Vista 64.

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‎08-29-2016 09:07 PM

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Good one, CircleD.

 

it should work the same in more efficient way.

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‎11-12-2016 03:54 PM

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So how  do you go about "telling windows to let me pick a driver from a list." I'm trying to make the whole Vista 64-bit thing work, and this one step has me confuzzled.

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‎11-13-2016 11:31 AM

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When the window comes up choose the "Browse My Computer for Driver Software". Then on the next page choose "Let Me Pick From A List of Device Drivers On My Computer" . It should bring up a list of hardware types and choose "Printer". Then choose the brand (in this case HP) and go down the list and choose the "Photosmart 8700 series" driver and it should install and work even though it says Photosmart.
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‎11-13-2016 04:16 PM

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"When the window comes up" --- what window? --- There is an assumption that I know how to get to "the window" --- I have no idea what you're talking about - I'm sorry. 

 

What do I have to do to get to "the window" so I can choose "Browse My Computer for Driver Software" --- ??? 

 

FYI - When I insert the installation disc, it won't let me go anywhere - it tells me it doesn't support my system.

 

I don't mean to be dense, but I guess I am. I'm sorry. 

 

 

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‎11-13-2016 07:22 PM

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Hi LocalMom,

you may follow below step by step instruction. Hope this help...

 

Printing

 

Step 1: Obtain printer IP (assuming you have connected the printer to your local network - WiFi connection)

Connect printer to network >> Go to Ethernet summary >> IP address (eg 15.213.217.101)

 

STep 2: Manually install window available driver

Go to "Start" button >>

Devices and Printers >>

Add Printer >>

Add local printer >>

"Create a new port" (select >> Standard TCP\IP port) >>

"Hostname or IP address" key your printer IP address eg 15.213.217.101 >>

Choose driver from manufacturer "HP" >> choose "HP Photosmart 8700 Series >>

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next to key in printer name >>

Do not share this printer >>

 

 

Step 3: Confirm setup with test page

If test page able to be printed, it means setup successful

 

 

Scanning

 

Open any web browser, key in the printer IP address as above eg 15.213.217.101

 Go to Scan and perform "Scan to Computer" here.

 

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‎11-13-2016 10:59 PM

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

 

This very detailed guide was exactly what I needed! It did take a few attempts to get the WiFi connection recognized, and to click the right boxes, but I got it! 

 

I now have a printer connected to my Vista 64-bit OS Computer!

 

Thank you for your assistance!

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‎11-14-2016 12:13 AM - edited ‎11-14-2016 12:13 AM

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Our pleasure able to help you in all printing aspects.

 

Happy printing...

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