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Using HP printer and scanner in Vista
Want to use the following (both old!):
HP ScanJet 5300C scanner
HP LaserJet 1100 printer
Can I get them to run under Vista?
Would also like to run the complete "New Yorker" magazine CD set under Vista--it came out in the XP days.
Background on me: Still living with my Windows 98 Dell/dial up, and planning to get an XPS 420 and switch to Verizon DSL.
I have nothing against Vista, but hear of many problems, and I'd like to use some of my old software and the above-mentioned peripherals, at least for awhile.
Thoughts/suggestions would be helfpul. I've put this off for far too long (my old Dell certainly is proof of how well they continue to run!), but things are getting out of hand, and I must join the modern era!
Thanks
- I've never seen the workarounds for scanners, but you're right. Here's one solution, although I don't know if it works: http://www.pixel2life.com/publish/tutorials/399/how_to_get_your_hp_scanjet_5300c_working_in_windows_vista/Just don't try to install the xp software with old printers and scanners. Only basic functions will work.
Message Edited by Mary G on 01-21-2008 03:50 PM
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Inspiron E1705, Win Vista Premium, T7200 Core 2 Duo (4MB, 2.0 GHz 667MHz), 2 GB DDR2 677 MHz RAM, 120 GB Samsung HD, Nvidia Go 7900 GS - 156.69 Driver, 17” Sharp UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-Screen WUXGA