Windows 7 and Printer Problems

[poohs_hunny]

I just bought a new laptop that runs on Windows 7. I tried putting in my old Dell printer's installation CD, but I keep getting an error message that it can't install properly. I am guessing this is because it doesn't recognize the operating system. I ran into this problem with my camera too, but it ended up working when I tried a second time. Any idea how to resolve this? I was thinking of getting a new wireless printer, but I don't really want to buy a router (they do need a router, right)? I am pretty clueless about wireless stuff. Thanks for any help you can give!

 

[jsmith]

go see if you can download windows7 drivers from dells website. that will let you keep using the printer and resolve the OS issue.

 

[safetymom]

If you printer is fairly new there may be a driver in Windows 7 that you can use, otherwise go to your printers website and download a windows 7 driver.

 

[flit]

• 32- or 64-bit. Most mainstream processors are now 64-bit, which means they can process more information at once than older 32-bit chips. As a result, many PCs now come with the 64-bit version of Windows 7. The biggest benefit: It doesn't have the memory limitations of 32-bit Windows, which can only handle 4 GB of memory. It can also speed programs written to take advantage of 64-bit computing.

But here's a caveat: You'll want to make sure that 64-bit drivers are available for your older peripherals, such as printers and scanners. Otherwise, they may not work with a new system running 64-bit Windows 7. If you have newer equipment, this is not much of an issue.

 

[poohs_hunny]

Thank you! I installed the driver from Dell and my printer is working!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I have a brand new desktop running on Windows 7 and a brand new printer. It still doesn't have the necessary driver on the website so we sit and wait. Frustrating!