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11-07-2016 01:24 PM
This resource provides a download of the Wizard file:
HP Printer Install Wizard Download
You do not need the Wizard -- if you know your printer's precise model, and assuming the software is available for your Operating System, you can download the Full Feature Software from the Printer's Website Driver page.
Start at:
Help, suggestions, and examples:
Install Full Feature Software - Printer
Operating System recently migrated to Windows 10 and / or to re-install the printer software:
- If using a USB cable to connect the printer and computer, disconnect the cable
- Create a Restore Point >
- Reinstall / Update your PDF Reader (Adobe Reader DC / Foxit)
- This works best if the computer's Windows (10) Updates are current - check if you are unsure
- Update your HP Drivers (or other vendor computer) - printer software likes updated Drivers
- Open Printer Website Driver Support Page >
- Download a fresh copy of the Full Feature software >
- Remove existing Printer Software from Programs and Features / Apps and Features / All Apps / Devices and Printers >
- Shut down the computer > boot, and log in >
- Install Full Feature Software (find in your Downloads folder > Double-Click on the file) >
- Restart the computer and log in to finish the installation
Section(s) of interest include:
- Start Here: HP Print and Scan Doctor – Help Resolve Printer Issues
- Preparation
- Extras, Advice, and Cool Stuff > HP Information, Diagnostics, and Installation Help
- Create a Restore Point
- Remove Printer Software (two parts)
- Download and Installation
- Embedded Web Server (EWS)
- Windows 10 Updates (check)
- Restart Everything
- Scan Program Options **
** Cool stand-alone scan programs (Thanks to greenturtle for the links to HP Scan Extended !)
Reference:
Document Sections Include:
- HP Extended Scan – Single, Multiple scans, Auto-Crop!
- NAPS2 -- Not another PDF Scanner
- And others…
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05-08-2017 04:13 PM
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