Printer Problem

[joepacandoit]

I've installed XP on a new hard drive. Everything is good except that I cannot use my printer. When I try run it's software, and I click on the button to make my first choice I get the following message: This software is not supported on the installed version of the operating system. I've tried going to HP's site to download the driver, but when I get to that section of their page, there are no drivers there to actually download. I know I could use the wizard to add a printer. I've done that, but when I print it doesn't print what I type. Instead it prints goofy symbols.

Also, while visiting variousl sites I am told that the page may not display properly, and that I need to get java script. How and where can I get that?

Thanks
James

 

[~Candy~]

Hi and welcome.......how old is the printer? It may not be supported.

 

[joepacandoit]

The printer isn't that old... maybe at the most 2 years. It's an HP with the copy/fax/scan/print in one. I had it set up correctly on my old hard drive under XP, but now I can't figure it out. I do have my old hard drive as the slave, if that open's up any options, but I'm not sure on how find or get what I need from there.
Thanks
James

 

[BTS '76]

Have you tried printing a test page? Also, check your spooler file, might be something there.

 

[Jedi_Master]

Howdy there joepacandoit...

On the printer, what you can try is right click on the Setup.exe for the printer setup, go to "Properties"- the "Compatibility" tab - and check the box for " Run this program in compatibility mode for : " Then select Windows 98...

And as for this...

Also, while visiting variousl sites I am told that the page may not display properly, and that I need to get java script. How and where can I get that?

What you will need to do is go here...

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

And get XP SP1 for the Java Virtual Machine ( it isn't included in XP )...

It's a Sun-Microsoft thing

 

[joepacandoit]

Great help as always. Thanks a lot.
James