How to connect new printer with old computer

[Vic61]

I replaced my 14 year old hp printer with a new hp OfficeJet Pro 6968.  I have a laptop, which I have connected wirelessly.

 I also have an old desktop computer that I do not get on the internet with, but use it for bookkeeping.  I need to be able to print from this old computer occassionaly.  I tried connecting the new printer to the old computer using the usb port that I had used before, but it's not working.

The old computer has a slot for the installtion cd, but for some reason it is not either not reading it or the cd is too advanced for the old computer.

Any ideas?

[ShlomiL]

Hi,

What operating system do you have on that old computer?

Right click Computer / My Computer and select Properties to find out...

If it is Windows XP, does it have Service Pack 3 installed? it will be listed under the properties dialog..

Shlomi

[Vic61]

Yes, it is Windows XP Service Pack 3.  I think it should be compatible.  I tried 2 or 3 different ways to add a printer, but still isn't working.

[maswira]

what your operating system? windows xp? or linux?

the problem is in the printer driver, support or not for yous operating system.

[ShlomiL]

Download and install the following software for the printer:

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/printers/OJ6960/OJ6960__Basicx86_1979.exe

Note: for a USB connection do not plug the USB prior the insallation prompt to do so.

Shlomi