Using other Software to replace HP Does anyone have experince running other photo or OCR software rather than doing a full install of HP SW? Is it possible. I'd rather run my omnipage/paperport and other photo software rather tha having to load both or being unable to chsoeThanks Using other Software to replace HP Does anyone have experince running other photo or OCR software rather than doing a full install of HP SW? Is it possible. I'd rather run my omnipage/paperport... » Read More Using other Software to replace HP Does anyone have experince running other photo or OCR software rather than doing a full install of HP SW? Is it possible. I'd rather run my omnipage/paperport and other photo software rather tha having to load both or being unable to chsoeThanks « Show Less
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I have the C7280 and what I did was not install the software. Go to HP's site and download the basic driver set for the printer and install. Remember to turn off your firewall and virus scan. I am using Acrobat 8 Standard to scan OCR PDFs and Photoshop to scan photos, all is well. So, when using the basic driver set, you can use what ever software you want. It is great hardware but I wouldn't bother with the SW, get PS Elements or Acrobat Elements. Good luck!
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Thank you. I was able to find out a little about PDF's on the C7280 if you ask in the knowledge base. It has to do with DPI with the HP software but doesn't effect 3rd party if I read it correctly. The site definitely had the C7280 as capable of doing PDF files the limitation with the HP software was setting the DPI below 150.
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As noted by earlier responses, HP provides a very good manual. Before making hardware changes, download a copy of this manual and refer to the correct upgrade section. As a long term IT person I strongly recommend you keep H/W manuals in a binder for every piece of equipment (including i/o cards, drives, etc.) you have. This will save you a lot of time, effort and grief when you need to support something in the future.
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Yes. I use Windows 8 on my new HP laptop. Works great. I had an issue with the set-up. I had to contact Canon for some technical help and they were great. Walked me through the set-up over the phone. Works fine. I like this printer.
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Hi Diane, Yes, to all of the above...and a whole lot more! I too have a home office and this printer has been a godsend for me. I used to buy HPs but will now never go back after using this one, I love it. I am NOT a spokesperson for the company...just a happy, contented consumer! Hope I've helped you out. Have a great evening! Kind regards, Pamela
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It is the Windows 7 driver running in "Windows Compatibility Mode". It's very common with printers, to not have a specific driver, due to the number of models. I am a student of Computer Information Science. Here is a link to HP, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01796821&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=4063&product=305312&sw_lang= http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=443002&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us Try to copy and paste that and it will show that the driver that is built in to Windows is actually for the PhotoSmart 330. If you search PhotoSmart 330 you can see the drop down box had both Windows 8 and 8.1. I have used it on my computer on both Operating Systems without even needing to download drivers. Just Plug and Play using USB 2.0, but since the drivers overlap, you could download the PhotoSmart 330 driver too. Again I hope this is helpful. Feel free to send me any other questions. Thanks!
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I am running it on Windows 7, Home Premium 64-bit, with HP supplied drivers. The printer works fine. The drivers are available on HP.Com .... I did not have any problem upgrading it to Windows 7.
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not sure about that, but the printer utility, and both printer drivers have crashed multiple times in the past year. HP support does not know why, they just sugest a complete uninstal and reinstall each time. I love the quality of printing, but I hate the software.
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Yes you can. See the HP forums and enter that question, and their volunteers who work with HP will advise you as to how to do it.
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I chatted with HP and this is there response:Ron Koch: can OpenOffice and Quicken be loaded and used on a HP Slate 7 extremer 5:56 PM Patrick: If it's available on Play Store Ron, it'll work on the HP Slate 7 which is running on Android Platform.5:57 PM Ron Koch: OK thanks
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I would say no. I already had software that I was using and all I had to do was download the printer drivers for it to work for me.
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Hi, Anybody have trouble with the software aspect? I am running into trouble with the driver intalls, in particular the DLLs, and the worst is driver CNMBR333, even with the updated drivers. I already email tech suppport and they responded quickly but their solution didnt work. I wont hear again till tommorow but since so many others here are enthused about what is definitley a quality printer that even make standard paper printouts seem like photo paper, I though maybe someone with a bit more experience with install issues might be able to help.Thank You Regardless
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Sorry. Wish I could help but I would have to look on the HP site for a cross reference to know for certain.
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I'm not sure to be honest. I got rid of my HP printer, I got tired of the chip they install in there cartridges along with Epson,and the other big printer name. I bought a brother, they do not do this. As long as they don't I'll stick with brother.
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That I don't know, but I will tell you this, I'm not especially happy with this printer, it's a perfect example of the cheap comes out expensive, I was really trying to stay with something the size of what I had, not realizing this was not as compatible as the one I lost, if given the chance again I'd have done a bit more research, they are misleading in what they tell you about this printer and I can't really recommend it, I'll stay with it while it lasts, but I've already had paper jams and have trouble using my photo paper when I make personalized cards, so keep that in mind too! And I've only had this for a few months!!!!! Good Luck, it also doesn't work with HP Solutions and it did not tell me this when I bought it and that is what led to some other problems I had. Lisa
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I lost the drivers for my 4280 but downloaded a scan program. It is PaperScan2 Free Edition. It has the drivers that are compatible withthe HP 4280 All in One to be able to scan. This prgram allows you to scan up 10 pages per session,Good luck
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You can only use a Samsung printer I found this out once I hooked it up to my hp. I'm not sure where to even get a Samsung printer. I just email the documents to myself and print off my home computer
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Download an updated driver from hp. But it's hit or miss. Doesn't always work.I eventually used a cable to print.