My HP 656c's driver isn't working properly in Vista. Help?

Question

I recently migrated to Vista and my age old HP 656c's drivers don't work at all. The drivers are said to be known as "Apollo P2500/2600" (But that's not the problem). And by the way, please don't tell me that I should get a new printer; I don't have any means to that right now,

Answer 1

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There is nothing you can do. Sometimes HP and dell are not compatible. But dell may be able to help you. Try calling them. You can get the number on : http://dell.com.my.

Answer 2

HP Printers - Installing an Alternate Driver in Windows Vista
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…

Product Alternate driver
Deskjet 656 Deskjet 660c

Step two: Install the driver

1. Verify that the Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable is not connected to the printer.
2. Click the Start () icon, click Control Panel, click Hardware & Sounds, and then click Printers.
3. Click Add a printer.
4. Click Add a local printer.
5. Select the Use an existing port check box.
6. In the Use an existing port drop-down list, select LPT1: (Printer Port) and then click Next.
7.
Under Manufacturer on the Install the printer driver dialog box, select HP.
8. Under Printers, select the appropriate alternate driver for the printer and then click Next.
9. In the Printer name text box, type the printer name and then click Next. The printer driver starts to install.
NOTE: The name of the alternate driver displays as the default name. Change this name to the name of your printer, if desired.
10.
After the screen stating that the printer was successfully added displays, connect the USB cable to the printer and to the computer.
11. On the Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel.
NOTE: If multiple pop-up windows display, click Cancel on each window.

Step three: Configure the printer

1. In the printer folder, right-click on the name of the printer and then click Properties.
2. Click the Ports tab.
3. Change the port from LPT1 to USB or DOT4, as indicated in the table below.

Product USB port DOT 4 port
Deskjet 656 Yes No

4. Click Apply.

Step four: Print a test page

1. Click the General tab.
2. Click Print Test Page.

Answer 3

HP has not released a driver for Vista yet, but meanwhile go to control panel, printers, add printer and install the driver for your printer.