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Hi, please someone could help me with the following: 

I have an old printer HP Officejet 6700 Premium . I want to install it but when I start 

with "Add a printer," it does not give me the option of the above printer. 

Possible I need to download a software for installation. 

Please , could someone help me to install it? 

Would be very much appreciated. 

Sincerely, 

Othelo 

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@Othelo 

 

Try the following:

 

Download and save the Full Feature Software installation package:

HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Printer series - H711 Full Feature Software and Driver 

 

 

Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

 

Preparation

  • If using VPN, shut it off to install software

 

  • Not working?  If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software  from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

Reminder:  Windows > Uninstall HP printer software, check / remove the printer from your Devices list.

 

  • Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.  Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).

 

Installation

  • Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
  • Open File Explorer
  • Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
  • Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator
  • If using Easy Start > When asked, opt for "Full Driver" (exact wording might vary).
  • If using Easy Start > Skip any extra software / offers you do not want (wording varies).
  • After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

 

NOTES

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

 

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

 

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