Yes it is. If you tell me is you have Vista 32-bit or Vista 64-bit system, I give you specific instructions on how to install the printer. Since Vista is a stubborn system, a special patch is needed to remove the old printer drivers that were installed from either using the printer disk or connecting the printer too soon.
Thank you! i do have a 32 bit system, but i am still having problems. I downloaded and ran both of the items you left me....now what do i do? do i go to add a printer (when i do this, i get this message: Windows can't open Add Printer. The local print spooler service is not running. Please restart the spooler or restart the machine) ?
Okay, I now have a printer in my control panel. When i go to print a test page i get this message: Test page failed to print. Would you like to view the print troubleshooter for assistance? The device is not ready. Underneath the printer in my control panel it says "ready."
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Sorry, I stand corrected. It is only compatable with Vista 32-bit systems.
Here's the installation instructions.
Disconnect your printer. Download and run this patch to completely remove the printer from your computer. Restart your computer.
Download the Vista 32-bit drivers from here. You'll be prompted when to connect your printer.
Scanning
Scanning using USB connection, open the Dell All-In-One Center, click on scanning and copying and scan from there.
Scanning wirelessly, use the scan buttons on the printer.
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Rick,
Thank you! i do have a 32 bit system, but i am still having problems. I downloaded and ran both of the items you left me....now what do i do? do i go to add a printer (when i do this, i get this message: Windows can't open Add Printer. The local print spooler service is not running. Please restart the spooler or restart the machine) ?
Meghan
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I also get the message: Spooler SubSystem App stopped working and was closed.
The print spooler will not remain started. I constantly am restarting it.
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If you followed the instructions exactly like I described above, you should now have a printer.
To start the Print Spooler, try this.
Start, run(Windows key and R Key at the same time)
type
services.msc
hit enter
Look for the Print Spooler. Make sure it's set for automatic. Also restart the service.
Now what do you have?
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Right click on the printer. Make sure it's online and not Offline.
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Is the 720 going to ever be compatible with Windows 7
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adeli20,
This thread must be really old as there are Vista 64-bit drivers, too!.
Follow the instructions located at...
720 Color Inkjet Printer owners thread (W7)
Then tell me what happens.
Rick