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‎08-30-2019 07:25 AM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a HP x476DW, and I keep having problems with it (which I will post in a new post), but what's the difference between the 476 and the 477?  Do they use the same drivers and ink cartridges?

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‎08-30-2019 12:25 PM

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The X476 were the first models that used new Pagewide technology they had a lot of flaws (IMHO), later model X477 (that replaced X476 ) doesn't have so many flaws.

 

There are some enhancements in hardware in X477 and they use different ink cartridges.




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‎08-30-2019 12:30 PM

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So the 477 is just a slight improvement on the 476?  Are the drivers the same?  I have over 20 PCs that have my 476 installed, and it would be a pain in the backside if I had to go to unlock each machine, and install new print drivers!

 

Do you know of any machines that take the 476 Cartridge?

 

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‎08-30-2019 12:34 PM

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The X477 is not a slight upgrade, it's a big upgrade compared to X476.

There are no new printers on the market that can use X476 cartridges, and regarding drivers, wish I could help more but I really am not sure.




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‎08-30-2019 03:32 PM

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Thanks Valsimot.  Is the the x576 a newer version of the x476?

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‎08-31-2019 01:45 AM

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Nope, they are the same except X576 is faster that X476.




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