Re: HP Printers and Vista do not play nice

Pete wrote:
> For crying out loud...can we talk about HP printers please?
>
> I can print a test page...but no color...HP DesignJet 9650 and HP DesignJet
> 500 (large format printer)...I've got over $3,000 in my printers, so don't
> suggest buying "Epson" as a solution.
>
> Vista is NOT ready to go...it ain't even close.
>
> "Gadgets" are real neat...but I need to load AutoCAD 2004 and my HP printer
> drivers and get back to work...I've lost days to this ridiculous OS.
>
> I am truly embarassed for Microsoft.
>
>
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>
>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:77CB7B02-6251-4924-9D21-DF75F6D5ECA9@microsoft.com...
>>> Ok 2 different things happen:
>>>
>>> 1. If I click on the link in your message header I go to a page that says
>>> Help and support The small window says "Windows Vista Newsgroups" but the
>>> rest of the windows / areas are blank.
>>
>> Please capture what's in your Address bar then and post the result.
>>
>>
>>> 2. If I click on the link at the bottom of your post I go to "Windows Vista,
>>> Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group. But at the bottom it says it only has
>>> 2 pages. The "Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group I came from has 306
>>> pages.
>>
>> That's the URL I asked you for first or perhaps more importantly
>> I'd like to know where you linked to it from.
>>
>> E.g. this one which is where you posted originally is actually
>> titled General Discussions under Windows Internet Explorer.
>> That's newsgroup's archive now has 307 "pages".
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...999&sloc=en-us
>>
>>
>>> I also notice a slight title difference. Window Vista, Printing, Faxing, and
>>> scanning versus Printing, Faxing, and scanning . Curious?
>>
>> Yes. That's why I am requesting details so I can understand
>> how it is happening. <w>
>>
>>
>> BTW did you know you could also use your Vista's Windows Mail app
>> to read newsgroups in NNTP?
>>
>> Use this server if you want to try that. I'll give you the link that OE could use
>> but I'm not certain if WM can use it the same way or not:
>>
>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/
>>
>>
>> E.g. if that doesn't work as a link for WM strip off the news:// prefix
>> and use the rest as the server name for NNTP news.
>>
>> In OE you could then just type c.w vist to see all the Vista newsgroups
>> listed (for English readers.), pick ones you want to "subscribe" to, etc.
>>
>>
>> Robert
>> ---
>>
>>
>>

Vista is ready. However HP isn't.

I'm able to use my HP printer (Photosmart 2575 AIO) through network
router. Scanner doesn't work though.

HP has a fix...go there.

Doug W.

"JiiPee" <jari-pekka.niemi@tietoenator.com> wrote in message
news:u2dmuCJRHHA.3592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Pete wrote:
>> For crying out loud...can we talk about HP printers please?
>>
>> I can print a test page...but no color...HP DesignJet 9650
>> and HP DesignJet 500 (large format printer)...I've got over
>> $3,000 in my printers, so don't suggest buying "Epson" as a
>> solution.
>>
>> Vista is NOT ready to go...it ain't even close.
>>
>> "Gadgets" are real neat...but I need to load AutoCAD 2004 and
>> my HP printer drivers and get back to work...I've lost days
>> to this ridiculous OS.
>>
>> I am truly embarassed for Microsoft.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>>
>>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:77CB7B02-6251-4924-9D21-DF75F6D5ECA9@microsoft.com...
>>>> Ok 2 different things happen:
>>>>
>>>> 1. If I click on the link in your message header I go to a
>>>> page that says
>>>> Help and support The small window says "Windows Vista
>>>> Newsgroups" but the
>>>> rest of the windows / areas are blank.
>>>
>>> Please capture what's in your Address bar then and post the
>>> result.
>>>
>>>
>>>> 2. If I click on the link at the bottom of your post I go
>>>> to "Windows Vista,
>>>> Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group. But at the bottom it
>>>> says it only has
>>>> 2 pages. The "Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group I came
>>>> from has 306
>>>> pages.
>>>
>>> That's the URL I asked you for first or perhaps more
>>> importantly
>>> I'd like to know where you linked to it from.
>>>
>>> E.g. this one which is where you posted originally is
>>> actually
>>> titled General Discussions under Windows Internet
>>> Explorer.
>>> That's newsgroup's archive now has 307 "pages".
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...999&sloc=en-us
>>>
>>>
>>>> I also notice a slight title difference. Window Vista,
>>>> Printing, Faxing, and
>>>> scanning versus Printing, Faxing, and scanning . Curious?
>>>
>>> Yes. That's why I am requesting details so I can understand
>>> how it is happening. <w>
>>>
>>>
>>> BTW did you know you could also use your Vista's Windows
>>> Mail app
>>> to read newsgroups in NNTP?
>>>
>>> Use this server if you want to try that. I'll give you the
>>> link that OE could use
>>> but I'm not certain if WM can use it the same way or not:
>>>
>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/
>>>
>>>
>>> E.g. if that doesn't work as a link for WM strip off the
>>> news:// prefix
>>> and use the rest as the server name for NNTP news.
>>>
>>> In OE you could then just type c.w vist to see all the
>>> Vista newsgroups
>>> listed (for English readers.), pick ones you want to
>>> "subscribe" to, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>> Robert
>>> ---
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
> Vista is ready. However HP isn't.
>
> I'm able to use my HP printer (Photosmart 2575 AIO) through
> network router. Scanner doesn't work though.

Hello Doug.
This is what I go through every time I do one wront thing while using my HP
Dedkjet F380 on Vista 32 bit os.
I am in graduate school, so dont need the aggravation, but here goes:
everytime I print with my HP F380, everything goes fine except when I have
to stop the printer for one reason or another, such as clicking on the stop
printing button while machine is printing., or if I run out of paper mid
print. Either way, stopping the printer seems to boot it out of the Vista
system, which means it doesn't even appear in the printer devices that are
listed. After I do that, for some reason, I can no longer get the printer to
work. (by the way, the driver is okay and up to date) I go to HP and select
download all-in-one printer software right onto my harddrive. (click on tools
and delete temp files,) then download HP software, blah, blah,....I have
reloaded the printer from the website (not using the HP disk that came with
the printer) approximately 10 times since I hooked the printer to the
computer 8 months ago.
How I ever managed to find this ridiculous work around is beyond me. I guess
when desperation sets in you can do some interesting things, eh:
It's nice to know we aren't suffering alone, eh?
I feel blessed, so far this is the main problem I've had with the Vista os.
Good luck, and I feel your pain.
mayjacks

"Doug" wrote:

> HP has a fix...go there.
>
> Doug W.
>
> "JiiPee" <jari-pekka.niemi@tietoenator.com> wrote in message
> news:u2dmuCJRHHA.3592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Pete wrote:
> >> For crying out loud...can we talk about HP printers please?
> >>
> >> I can print a test page...but no color...HP DesignJet 9650
> >> and HP DesignJet 500 (large format printer)...I've got over
> >> $3,000 in my printers, so don't suggest buying "Epson" as a
> >> solution.
> >>
> >> Vista is NOT ready to go...it ain't even close.
> >>
> >> "Gadgets" are real neat...but I need to load AutoCAD 2004 and
> >> my HP printer drivers and get back to work...I've lost days
> >> to this ridiculous OS.
> >>
> >> I am truly embarassed for Microsoft.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >>
> >>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >>> message
> >>> news:77CB7B02-6251-4924-9D21-DF75F6D5ECA9@microsoft.com...
> >>>> Ok 2 different things happen:
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. If I click on the link in your message header I go to a
> >>>> page that says
> >>>> Help and support The small window says "Windows Vista
> >>>> Newsgroups" but the
> >>>> rest of the windows / areas are blank.
> >>>
> >>> Please capture what's in your Address bar then and post the
> >>> result.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> 2. If I click on the link at the bottom of your post I go
> >>>> to "Windows Vista,
> >>>> Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group. But at the bottom it
> >>>> says it only has
> >>>> 2 pages. The "Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group I came
> >>>> from has 306
> >>>> pages.
> >>>
> >>> That's the URL I asked you for first or perhaps more
> >>> importantly
> >>> I'd like to know where you linked to it from.
> >>>
> >>> E.g. this one which is where you posted originally is
> >>> actually
> >>> titled General Discussions under Windows Internet
> >>> Explorer.
> >>> That's newsgroup's archive now has 307 "pages".
> >>>
> >>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...999&sloc=en-us
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> I also notice a slight title difference. Window Vista,
> >>>> Printing, Faxing, and
> >>>> scanning versus Printing, Faxing, and scanning . Curious?
> >>>
> >>> Yes. That's why I am requesting details so I can understand
> >>> how it is happening. <w>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> BTW did you know you could also use your Vista's Windows
> >>> Mail app
> >>> to read newsgroups in NNTP?
> >>>
> >>> Use this server if you want to try that. I'll give you the
> >>> link that OE could use
> >>> but I'm not certain if WM can use it the same way or not:
> >>>
> >>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> E.g. if that doesn't work as a link for WM strip off the
> >>> news:// prefix
> >>> and use the rest as the server name for NNTP news.
> >>>
> >>> In OE you could then just type c.w vist to see all the
> >>> Vista newsgroups
> >>> listed (for English readers.), pick ones you want to
> >>> "subscribe" to, etc.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Robert
> >>> ---
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> > Vista is ready. However HP isn't.
> >
> > I'm able to use my HP printer (Photosmart 2575 AIO) through
> > network router. Scanner doesn't work though.
>
>

I have similar problem with HP photosmart C7280 All in one.
first install - during instalation \windows installer stop working correctly
error pop up. contact HP support. uninstal and reinstalled in many ways until
level 3 uninstalation and reinstalled. Error message did not pop up anymore.
\however can only do printing. Can not scan and fax using pc with Vista
Business 32bits thru c7280.
search file hpsfx08.exe file in PC - can not find.
view in problem and solution. It shown HP fax wizard setup - problem -
programm compatibility.
Micsrosoft Vista compatibility website the above printer in Certified by
Windows Vista.

Anyone can help me?


"mayjacks" wrote:

> Hello Doug.
> This is what I go through every time I do one wront thing while using my HP
> Dedkjet F380 on Vista 32 bit os.
> I am in graduate school, so dont need the aggravation, but here goes:
> everytime I print with my HP F380, everything goes fine except when I have
> to stop the printer for one reason or another, such as clicking on the stop
> printing button while machine is printing., or if I run out of paper mid
> print. Either way, stopping the printer seems to boot it out of the Vista
> system, which means it doesn't even appear in the printer devices that are
> listed. After I do that, for some reason, I can no longer get the printer to
> work. (by the way, the driver is okay and up to date) I go to HP and select
> download all-in-one printer software right onto my harddrive. (click on tools
> and delete temp files,) then download HP software, blah, blah,....I have
> reloaded the printer from the website (not using the HP disk that came with
> the printer) approximately 10 times since I hooked the printer to the
> computer 8 months ago.
> How I ever managed to find this ridiculous work around is beyond me. I guess
> when desperation sets in you can do some interesting things, eh:
> It's nice to know we aren't suffering alone, eh?
> I feel blessed, so far this is the main problem I've had with the Vista os.
> Good luck, and I feel your pain.
> mayjacks
>
> "Doug" wrote:
>
> > HP has a fix...go there.
> >
> > Doug W.
> >
> > "JiiPee" <jari-pekka.niemi@tietoenator.com> wrote in message
> > news:u2dmuCJRHHA.3592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > > Pete wrote:
> > >> For crying out loud...can we talk about HP printers please?
> > >>
> > >> I can print a test page...but no color...HP DesignJet 9650
> > >> and HP DesignJet 500 (large format printer)...I've got over
> > >> $3,000 in my printers, so don't suggest buying "Epson" as a
> > >> solution.
> > >>
> > >> Vista is NOT ready to go...it ain't even close.
> > >>
> > >> "Gadgets" are real neat...but I need to load AutoCAD 2004 and
> > >> my HP printer drivers and get back to work...I've lost days
> > >> to this ridiculous OS.
> > >>
> > >> I am truly embarassed for Microsoft.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > >>> message
> > >>> news:77CB7B02-6251-4924-9D21-DF75F6D5ECA9@microsoft.com...
> > >>>> Ok 2 different things happen:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 1. If I click on the link in your message header I go to a
> > >>>> page that says
> > >>>> Help and support The small window says "Windows Vista
> > >>>> Newsgroups" but the
> > >>>> rest of the windows / areas are blank.
> > >>>
> > >>> Please capture what's in your Address bar then and post the
> > >>> result.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>> 2. If I click on the link at the bottom of your post I go
> > >>>> to "Windows Vista,
> > >>>> Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group. But at the bottom it
> > >>>> says it only has
> > >>>> 2 pages. The "Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group I came
> > >>>> from has 306
> > >>>> pages.
> > >>>
> > >>> That's the URL I asked you for first or perhaps more
> > >>> importantly
> > >>> I'd like to know where you linked to it from.
> > >>>
> > >>> E.g. this one which is where you posted originally is
> > >>> actually
> > >>> titled General Discussions under Windows Internet
> > >>> Explorer.
> > >>> That's newsgroup's archive now has 307 "pages".
> > >>>
> > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...999&sloc=en-us
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>> I also notice a slight title difference. Window Vista,
> > >>>> Printing, Faxing, and
> > >>>> scanning versus Printing, Faxing, and scanning . Curious?
> > >>>
> > >>> Yes. That's why I am requesting details so I can understand
> > >>> how it is happening. <w>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> BTW did you know you could also use your Vista's Windows
> > >>> Mail app
> > >>> to read newsgroups in NNTP?
> > >>>
> > >>> Use this server if you want to try that. I'll give you the
> > >>> link that OE could use
> > >>> but I'm not certain if WM can use it the same way or not:
> > >>>
> > >>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> E.g. if that doesn't work as a link for WM strip off the
> > >>> news:// prefix
> > >>> and use the rest as the server name for NNTP news.
> > >>>
> > >>> In OE you could then just type c.w vist to see all the
> > >>> Vista newsgroups
> > >>> listed (for English readers.), pick ones you want to
> > >>> "subscribe" to, etc.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Robert
> > >>> ---
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >
> > > Vista is ready. However HP isn't.
> > >
> > > I'm able to use my HP printer (Photosmart 2575 AIO) through
> > > network router. Scanner doesn't work though.
> >
> >

Not sure whether this will help but do you have latest driver:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...78 5&lang=en&

I've a Compaq Laptop and found their email and phone support hopeless when I
had a couple of teething problems. Weeks delay and then an answer to the
wrong question.

It appears to be a pretty expensive item by today's standards - I'd be
inclined to return the item as it does not meet specifications `if you
cannot resolve the issue quickly.


"michael" <michael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3BDA80D5-2B9F-4964-BF48-F189E8B4F400@microsoft.com...
>I have similar problem with HP photosmart C7280 All in one.
> first install - during instalation \windows installer stop working
> correctly
> error pop up. contact HP support. uninstal and reinstalled in many ways
> until
> level 3 uninstalation and reinstalled. Error message did not pop up
> anymore.
> \however can only do printing. Can not scan and fax using pc with Vista
> Business 32bits thru c7280.
> search file hpsfx08.exe file in PC - can not find.
> view in problem and solution. It shown HP fax wizard setup - problem -
> programm compatibility.
> Micsrosoft Vista compatibility website the above printer in Certified by
> Windows Vista.
>
> Anyone can help me?
>
>
> "mayjacks" wrote:
>
>> Hello Doug.
>> This is what I go through every time I do one wront thing while using my
>> HP
>> Dedkjet F380 on Vista 32 bit os.
>> I am in graduate school, so dont need the aggravation, but here goes:
>> everytime I print with my HP F380, everything goes fine except when I
>> have
>> to stop the printer for one reason or another, such as clicking on the
>> stop
>> printing button while machine is printing., or if I run out of paper mid
>> print. Either way, stopping the printer seems to boot it out of the Vista
>> system, which means it doesn't even appear in the printer devices that
>> are
>> listed. After I do that, for some reason, I can no longer get the
>> printer to
>> work. (by the way, the driver is okay and up to date) I go to HP and
>> select
>> download all-in-one printer software right onto my harddrive. (click on
>> tools
>> and delete temp files,) then download HP software, blah, blah,....I have
>> reloaded the printer from the website (not using the HP disk that came
>> with
>> the printer) approximately 10 times since I hooked the printer to the
>> computer 8 months ago.
>> How I ever managed to find this ridiculous work around is beyond me. I
>> guess
>> when desperation sets in you can do some interesting things, eh:
>> It's nice to know we aren't suffering alone, eh?
>> I feel blessed, so far this is the main problem I've had with the Vista
>> os.
>> Good luck, and I feel your pain.
>> mayjacks
>>
>> "Doug" wrote:
>>
>> > HP has a fix...go there.
>> >
>> > Doug W.
>> >
>> > "JiiPee" <jari-pekka.niemi@tietoenator.com> wrote in message
>> > news:u2dmuCJRHHA.3592@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > > Pete wrote:
>> > >> For crying out loud...can we talk about HP printers please?
>> > >>
>> > >> I can print a test page...but no color...HP DesignJet 9650
>> > >> and HP DesignJet 500 (large format printer)...I've got over
>> > >> $3,000 in my printers, so don't suggest buying "Epson" as a
>> > >> solution.
>> > >>
>> > >> Vista is NOT ready to go...it ain't even close.
>> > >>
>> > >> "Gadgets" are real neat...but I need to load AutoCAD 2004 and
>> > >> my HP printer drivers and get back to work...I've lost days
>> > >> to this ridiculous OS.
>> > >>
>> > >> I am truly embarassed for Microsoft.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>> "Mark S-123" <MarkS123@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > >>> message
>> > >>> news:77CB7B02-6251-4924-9D21-DF75F6D5ECA9@microsoft.com...
>> > >>>> Ok 2 different things happen:
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> 1. If I click on the link in your message header I go to a
>> > >>>> page that says
>> > >>>> Help and support The small window says "Windows Vista
>> > >>>> Newsgroups" but the
>> > >>>> rest of the windows / areas are blank.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Please capture what's in your Address bar then and post the
>> > >>> result.
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>>> 2. If I click on the link at the bottom of your post I go
>> > >>>> to "Windows Vista,
>> > >>>> Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group. But at the bottom it
>> > >>>> says it only has
>> > >>>> 2 pages. The "Printing, Faxing, and Scanning" group I came
>> > >>>> from has 306
>> > >>>> pages.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> That's the URL I asked you for first or perhaps more
>> > >>> importantly
>> > >>> I'd like to know where you linked to it from.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> E.g. this one which is where you posted originally is
>> > >>> actually
>> > >>> titled General Discussions under Windows Internet
>> > >>> Explorer.
>> > >>> That's newsgroup's archive now has 307 "pages".
>> > >>>
>> > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...999&sloc=en-us
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>>> I also notice a slight title difference. Window Vista,
>> > >>>> Printing, Faxing, and
>> > >>>> scanning versus Printing, Faxing, and scanning . Curious?
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Yes. That's why I am requesting details so I can understand
>> > >>> how it is happening. <w>
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> BTW did you know you could also use your Vista's Windows
>> > >>> Mail app
>> > >>> to read newsgroups in NNTP?
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Use this server if you want to try that. I'll give you the
>> > >>> link that OE could use
>> > >>> but I'm not certain if WM can use it the same way or not:
>> > >>>
>> > >>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> E.g. if that doesn't work as a link for WM strip off the
>> > >>> news:// prefix
>> > >>> and use the rest as the server name for NNTP news.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> In OE you could then just type c.w vist to see all the
>> > >>> Vista newsgroups
>> > >>> listed (for English readers.), pick ones you want to
>> > >>> "subscribe" to, etc.
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Robert
>> > >>> ---
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >
>> > > Vista is ready. However HP isn't.
>> > >
>> > > I'm able to use my HP printer (Photosmart 2575 AIO) through
>> > > network router. Scanner doesn't work though.
>> >
>> >