Will a HP Deskjet 4200 series printer be able to connect to my new laptop?

[peacetrain301]

I have an older printer, but it has never been used. I am having trouble connecting it to my laptop. It takes in the paper and makes all the sounds like it is actually printing, but the paper remains blank. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@peacetrain301 

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If this is your printer series:

HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series 

and

If you are running Windows 10 on the new computer

(then)

There is limited support for the printer -- Install the Windows Built-in Print Driver

Reference here:

HP Printers - Installing and Using the Windows Built-in Print Driver

Scan?  See Section FAQ > How do I use the printer functions with the built-in driver?

Example

Scan documents and photos: Complete scan jobs with a Windows app that works with the built-in driver.

• Windows Fax and Scan: In Windows, search for and open Windows Fax and Scan. Click New Scan, and then select your printer.
• Windows Paint: In Windows, search for and open Paint. Click FileFrom scanner or camera.
• Windows Scan app: In Windows, search for and open the Windows Scan app. If it is not listed, go to Windows Scan (in English) to install it.

HP printers - Windows built-in driver fails to install

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What else?

Printer is not supported in Windows 11.

Windows 11 compatible HP printers

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