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03-01-2018 11:00 AM - edited 03-01-2018 11:02 AM
Hey,
So when I try to install the printer's software in my computer it says that the printer was unable to be installed over the network.
I can access it from the web page and I've tried a couple of HP "problem solving" softwares but nothing changed.
Can anyone help me??
Thanks
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03-01-2018 11:23 AM
I will try and help.Did you give printer and print permissions on the network.Under control panel,network and sharing make sure that you allowed file and Printer sharing.Hope this will help.
It is so nice to give some help where possible and the forum is a great idea Thank You.Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words to find a solution.Should you find my help use full just give some credit for my effort please.
.Thank You.Copier-Pro
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03-01-2018 11:23 AM
I will try and help.Did you give printer and print permissions on the network.Under control panel,network and sharing make sure that you allowed file and Printer sharing.Hope this will help.
It is so nice to give some help where possible and the forum is a great idea Thank You.Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words to find a solution.Should you find my help use full just give some credit for my effort please.
.Thank You.Copier-Pro
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I'M NOT AN HP EMPLOYEE AND DO ANSWER THESE QUESTION ON MY OWN BEHALF.
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04-10-2018 10:14 AM
I have the same issue Unable to install over the network. Checked Permissions and sharing are set to on. Any suggestions? I can see the printer in the app tells me the IP address but in Printers it says Driver unavailable.
10-07-2018 02:07 AM
That did not workfor me - all that is set correct (as you stated to do). I have a HP OfficeJet 5745. I had the HP assistant on my last computer, which crashed, and it worked great. I now have a new computer and window 10. I downloaded the 'new' assistant and it just states that the device was unable to be installed over the network. I can print from computer to the printer, but this assistant appears not to be able to install... something. What could be causing this? Thanks for any help you can provide.