HP Laserjet 5p

Hi All,

I have recently bought a new PC which does not have the same port arrangement in the back as my last machine( please excuse my lack of technical language as I'm a computer biff). I also have a HP laserjet 5p which was in perfect working order. The new machine has windows 7 and the old machine had XP. No matter what I try I cannot get anything to print. It just sits in the print queue. I searched the windows 7 compatibility site and I am un-sure if my printer is supported. I was then advised to purchase a 25 pin female to USB connector cable from mycableshop.com. The cable I am assured has the driver software in it, is that correct? It populates the devices screen with USB Printing Support but I can not get it to recognise my laserjet 5p. The support tool setting will not allow me to make any changes, not that I really know what I'm doing.

Any help will be greatly appreciated as having spent cash on a new PC, a new printer as well will be a big kick in the nuts!!

Thanks in advance

 

Unfortunately your printer is not compatible with Window 7, either 32 or 63 bit.


http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...n-us&type=Hardware&s=HP laserjet 5p&os=64-bit

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...n-us&type=Hardware&s=HP laserjet 5p&os=32-bit

Be sure to click the Learn More button for possible solutions. There are some good suggestions at the community forums you will be directed to under Other Resources

 

HP's planned obsolence to force people into buying new printers strikes again.

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