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All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. New member. Message 1 of 4. HP Recommended. Product: LaserJet Tags 2. Tags: Laserjet Select Local printer , clear the Automatically detect and install check box, and then select Next. In the Port Name dialog box, type the path of the printer by using the following syntax:. In the Install Printer Software page, select the correct manufacturer under the Manufacturer column.
Then select the name of a printer that supports the same printer emulation as your printer. In Printers and Faxes, right-click the printer that you added, and then select Properties. If the test page prints correctly, you have found a matching printer driver.
If the test page is unreadable, find another printer driver, or try another emulation type. You can use the name of your printer to get more information to find a compatible printer driver.
For example:. If the printer contains PS2 in the name, it typically refers to PostScript level 2. PS3 in the device name typically refers to PostScript level 3. For some printers, a printer driver has v. Some personal laser printers are less standard. Typically, PostScript level 3 is a superset of PostScript level 2.
So if you have a printer that understands PostScript level 3, and a driver that uses PostScript level 2, the printed test may be decipherable. If you select a similar printer in the Add Printer Wizard on a computer running bit Windows, consider the physical features of the printer.
For example, if you require duplex printing on your documents, the compatible driver that you choose must also support duplex printing. Other issues to consider include the availability of paper input and output trays, and the default orientation of the paper input.
For example, printer drivers offer different methods to select duplex printing. If you choose a printer driver from the same manufacturer as your printer, you can increase the chance that duplex is implemented in the same way across the whole range of devices.
Besides, if you pick a printer model that has a similar model series number, you can increase the chance that the printer driver is compatible. If you select a compatible printer, you may experience compatibility issues. He is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering degree in computer science from the University of Manchester.
Share on Facebook. Step 1 Right-click the "My Computer" icon, located on the source computer's desktop. Step 2 Click "Device Manager" in the "Hardware" tab. Step 3 Locate your printer in the list of available devices.
I need to also install the x86 alternate drivers under sharing. When I try to do that I am prompted for the location. What is the location where those printer drivers are stored?.
Unfournately I can not download the Vista drivers from Sony. Strangely they say Vista is not supported for my printer, yet Vista has those drivers built in.
I would like to do the same for a HP printer, so knowing where to find the Windows built in printer driver files would really help. Any help would be appreciated. Tuesday, March 3, AM. Tuesday, March 3, PM.
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