Hayley
12/15/2008
13:51:10
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Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Hi all,
How can I get my HP Deskjet 5850 printer to work on Windows Vista? Without the CD!
Thanks,
Hayley |
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Eric
12/15/2008
13:52:30
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Hi Hayley,
HP is not providing a Windows Vista driver for the HP Deskjet 5850 printer. But there is an alternative way to get the printer working on Windows Vista. Just follow these steps:
1. If your printer is connected to your computer, disconnect it.
2. Click on the Start menu.
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Click on the Hardware & Sounds control panel.
5. Click Printers.
6. Click "Add a Printer"
7. Click "Add a Local Printer"
8. Check off the "Use an existing port" check box.
9. In the list entitled "Use an existing port" choose "LPT1: (Printer Port)
10. Click on the "Next" button
11. Choose "HP" as the manufacturer from the list of manufacturers
12. In the printers list that shows up, choose "Deskjet 5600"
13. Click on the "Next" button
14. In the text box called "Printer name" type "Deskjet 5850"
15. Wait for the computer to say that the printer has been successfully added.
16. Connect your printer to your computer (i.e. connect the cable to the USB port at the back of your computer.
17. A "Found New Hardware" screen should show up. Click Cancel on this window. (if it keeps showing up, just keep on clicking cancel until no more windows pop up)
18. Go back to the printer folder (i.e. the one where you clicked "Add a Printer"
19. Right Click on "Deskjet 5850"
20. Click on "Properties" in the menu that popped up.
21. Select the "Ports" tab.
22. Change the port from "LPT1" to "USB"
23. Click on the "Apply" button.
And that's it! That should allow you to use your HP Deskjet 5850 printer in Windows Vista.
You might want to print out a test page just to make sure the printer works.
Eric. |
scaryx
4/03/2009
15:17:36
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
tanke schön |
frustrated
7/09/2009
04:22:52
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It worked womderfully!!!!!!!!!! |
dane
8/27/2009
16:25:20
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
very cool. helped me out since i'm the only one at work using a vista x64 laptop |
infamous
9/20/2009
20:13:54
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
thanx a lot bro really helped me out |
Stranger
10/01/2009
21:26:14
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
OUTSTANDING!!! . . . Now, will it work wireless if I unplug it? If not,
is there a way to make this work as well? :-) |
Alex
10/22/2009
15:28:59
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
On Win7 Home Edition, you can do the following:
Add Network Printer
Add printer using TCP/IP address
From there you can select your printer and just select the 5600 under HP. |
Helen
10/22/2009
17:54:22
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Brilliant!! I've been struggling with this for days. Thanks! |
Mason
10/25/2009
18:09:56
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
what if you dont have the cord |
knizepotemkin
11/04/2009
17:28:01
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
MAGNIFIQUE!!! |
xiek
11/19/2009
19:21:36
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
I am also trying to get it to work with either my router (wired) or wirelessly.. I no longer can find my CD either... can this be done with Vista?
I can print it out with a USB cord no issues.
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Hawtin135
12/08/2009
16:58:21
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Nice FAQ, It works perfect! |
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1/12/2010
03:45:57
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
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derek
2/07/2010
17:51:03
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
tried it but the printer will not do auto print on two sides. Have to turn pages by hand. NOT GOOD WHEN PRINTING A LOT OF INFO. |
karl0r
2/15/2010
13:25:18
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
thank you so much! |
Deanna
3/10/2010
11:09:29
| RE: Installing HP Deskjet 5850 Printer on Windows Vista
Thank you so much!!! My HP 5850 would not print drawings using Vista - I tried your fix and it works beautifully! I was ready to buy a new printer but this one works fine now!
You rock!!! |
