Re: [OT] Re: workforce 645 printer can't find other network assets (SOLVED SORT OF)
On Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:20:30 -0700, Gary Roach wrote:
> On 09/13/2012 08:58 AM, Camaleón wrote:
(...)
>> Next time, instead giving your money to Epson that shows no interest in
>> Linux, consider twice another alternatives (HP has a nice job here ;-)
>> )
>>
>>
>>
> I gave up. I took the Epson back an traded it in for an HP Office Jet
> Pro 8600.
Ouch... I didn't want to sound that contundent O:-)
But you know what? Well done. That's the only way Epson (or any other
manufacturer that claims "not supporting Linux") will learn the lesson.
> I've had minimal trouble installing the thing on both Linux and XP
> systems. Everything works. I still can't get the Win2K system to work.
> Does anyone know where you can get print drivers for this. I have the
> HP 8600 and my XP laptop connected wireless to the router. All other
> systems are etherneted. The Win2K system can't seem to find the printer.
Gary... Windows 2000 is now unsupported by Microsoft and hardware
manufacturers do not usually provide drivers for Windows versions that
have reached their Live Cycle.
But (as always :-P) Google provides a hint you can try:
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Networking-and-Wireless/i-need-an-hp-officejet-pro-8600-printer-driver-for-win2000/td-p/1836087
> Thank you all for your support.
You're welcome.
Greteings,
--
Camaleón
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