Using HP multi-function printers with Windows XP SP2
Using HP multi-function printers with Windows XP SP2
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I am shopping for a new inkjet printer/scanner, and have added a couple of HP models to my shortlist: HP 2130, and HP Envy 4520.
My question is: Can I use either of these models with a computer running XP Professional SP2?
I can't see anything in the specs about this. I saw an independent review that suggested the 2130 needs SP3, but it was a bit vague.
The HP site has a "basic driver" for download, which specifically mentions XP support, but with no mention of service packs.
Note that I am only interested in using the machine for basic printing and scanning, connected to a computer via USB. I am not interested in things like printing from mobile devides, or via wi-fi, or from the cloud, nor will I use any of the little utilities that usually come with HP printers.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
My question is: Can I use either of these models with a computer running XP Professional SP2?
I can't see anything in the specs about this. I saw an independent review that suggested the 2130 needs SP3, but it was a bit vague.
The HP site has a "basic driver" for download, which specifically mentions XP support, but with no mention of service packs.
Note that I am only interested in using the machine for basic printing and scanning, connected to a computer via USB. I am not interested in things like printing from mobile devides, or via wi-fi, or from the cloud, nor will I use any of the little utilities that usually come with HP printers.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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RE: Using HP multi-function printers with Windows XP SP2
Not to worry. I went ahead anyway and bought an Envy 4520. For what it's worth, it works perfectly well with XP SP2, both printing and scanning (but I didn't try to install any of the extra non-essential utilites).
I just thought I'd mention this in the unlikely event that anyone else has the same problem.
Mike
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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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RE: Using HP multi-function printers with Windows XP SP2
One such arcane bit is that you're probably better off with software as basic as it can possibly be; HP likes to install stuff that is super fancy, and, er, not quite as finished as one might like.