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‎11-12-2021 03:07 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

I have resurrected  a HP Deskjet 1280.

I have the original HP Drive CD.

My Acer laptop is running on Windows 7.

Why won’t it load? Any ideas?

 

 

 

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‎11-18-2021 10:55 AM

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@Oysterboy

Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, to provide an accurate resolution, I need a few more details:

  • Are you getting any error message or code while installing the driver?

While you respond to that, let's try these steps: 

  • Install using the Windows Built-in Print Driver: Click here

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

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