Posted by terrie/IN on 4/27/11 9:31am
Msg #381436

windows 7/dual tray printers

is anyone using windows 7 and if you are can you suggest what would be a good dual tray printer to us with this operating system

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 4/27/11 9:37am
Msg #381438

I don't believe the printer is an issue. I have two computers with windows 7 a desktop and notebook and use old printers. One is an old workhorse HP2420 the other is a Brother. Both printers are older then computers.

Reply by terrie/IN on 4/27/11 9:52am
Msg #381446

ok thank you i have been looking for one on ebay and not sure what to get

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/27/11 11:12am
Msg #381457

HP 2430 works just fine, too. n/m

Reply by lucky/ca on 4/27/11 4:49pm
Msg #381508

I don't have windows 7, unfortunately I have Vista but hope to get a MacBook Pro soon. I have a Brother 5370DW dual tray printer that works great and I highly recommend it. Brother also is helpful when you have questions, contrary to how I have experienced or I should say not experienced help from HP for their printers.

Reply by Les_CO on 4/27/11 9:40am
Msg #381440

I’m running W-7 and have an old HP P 2015 X (dual tray) it works fine I had to download different drivers from HP. I don’t think HP makes the 2015 anymore, but they should have something comparable

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 4/27/11 9:42am
Msg #381441

Probably a universal driver?

Reply by Les_CO on 4/27/11 10:02am
Msg #381448

I'm not sure, I think I'm using the 'older' PCL 5e driver.

Reply by Jack/AL on 4/27/11 10:53am
Msg #381454

I got a new computer with Windows 7, and a new HP 2055d with additional tray, last last year. They work well together and I'm completely happy with both. However, your question is probably answered best by Ilene and Les. Most printers will probably work, but you might have to go online to download the appropriate driver.

Reply by MW/VA on 4/27/11 2:14pm
Msg #381481

There can be compatability issues with some of the older

printers, but you can usually go to the website (HP, Brother, etc.) and update drivers & firmware.

Reply by SouthernOK on 4/27/11 2:32pm
Msg #381487

Can't you use the troubleshooter and if needed run the printer in "compatability mode" and then choose the version of Windows you want to run the printer. Here's the link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

Reply by Jodith/WA on 4/29/11 4:18pm
Msg #381761

I have a brother HL-5370 DW. Works beautifully with Windows 7 if you set it up right.