PRINTER CONNECTION TO NEW PC

[Sparky3909]

I  have a  Deskjet 460 that was previously connected to a Win 10 computer now I have  a Win 11 PC wont find a driver is there a way to install or is it too old ?

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Sparky3909,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand your HP Deskjet 460 Mobile Printer is on Windows 11, if the operating system isn't automatically finding a driver, you can try the following steps to manually install it:

Check Windows Update: Sometimes Windows Update can automatically find and install drivers for older devices. Make sure your Windows 11 is fully updated by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

Install using Built-in Drivers:

• Connect your HP Deskjet 460 printer to your Windows 11 PC.
• Open Device Manager. You can search for "Device Manager" in the Start menu.
• Look for your HP Deskjet 460 under "Other devices" or "Print queues" (it might appear with a yellow exclamation mark indicating a driver issue).
• Right-click on it and choose "Update driver."
• Select "Search automatically for updated driver software" and let Windows search for the driver online.

Download and Install Driver Manually: Software and Drivers for HP Deskjet 460 Mobile Printer series

• If Windows Update doesn't find a driver, you can manually download it from the HP website.
• Visit the HP Support website: HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.
• Enter your printer model (HP Deskjet 460 Mobile Printer series) and select your operating system (Windows 11 64-bit or 32-bit).
• Download the latest driver package and run the installer.

Compatibility Mode (if necessary):

• If the driver installer doesn’t work directly on Windows 11, you can try installing it in compatibility mode:
  • Right-click on the driver setup file.
  • Select "Properties" and then go to the "Compatibility" tab.
  • Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows 10.
  • Click Apply and then OK, then run the installer again.

Install Using HP Smart App (optional):  HP printer setup (HP Smart app)

• Install the HP Smart app from the Microsoft Store.
• Open the app and follow the prompts to add your printer. Sometimes, the HP Smart app can automatically detect and install the necessary drivers.

Refer to this document:  HP Deskjet 460 Mobile Printer series User manual 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. 

[Sparky3909]

Thanks but had allready done these things, I think is too old HP says something to that effect "no longer supported" looks like a new unit!

[ferRX]

Hi @Sparky3909 

G´day, mate

Give it a go with the next driver, mate :

>> https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/printers/COL93199/win-x64-pcl3-drv.exe

And because the printer is a little oldie, you may try first with USB cable connection between printer and computer.

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Best regards,

ferRX.