Posted by Janet Philamalee on 3/30/13 9:41pm
Msg #463835

HP 1320 and Windows 8 compatibale?

There is a driver to download but does not work for me .
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Reply by Lee/AR on 3/31/13 6:58am
Msg #463859

A while back I had a similar problem with an ol' HP1200 and new computer running Windows 7.
The new computer required a USB connection but the cord I had used a different larger 'pin' connector to the computer. I erroneously got a (like extension cord going from 3 prong to 2 prong) whereas what I really needed was a whole single 'correct connecters' printer cord, not a patched together one. Then it worked just fine. Hope that made sense.

Reply by Frank/NC on 3/31/13 10:20am
Msg #463873

There are a number of issues with the compatibility of Windows 8 and printers that have yet to be resolved. The release of Windows 8 is not predicated on the compatibility but just simply to get the new program out there so people can buy more computers. The drivers for printers and other peripherals has not kept up and thus, the problems. As time goes on, drivers will be updated but until then, there are nothing else but generic drivers that may very well be problems. The computer manufacturers aren't interested in the compatibility of drivers but just want to sell computers. The same thing happened with Windows 7 as well as XP. Unless it's absolutely necesary to buy a Windows 8 computer, I would hold off for a time. If absolutely necessary, as it was with me, I bought a new Windows 7 computer from Dell. Windows 7 support will be around for another 5-6 years so no need to buy Windows 8 till then when all the drivers and other peripherals will be supported.

Reply by Janet Philamalee on 3/31/13 12:08pm
Msg #463880

Thank you for the information. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 3/31/13 1:28pm
Msg #463884

Then there will be a windows 9 - or Vista Plus or whatever n/m

Reply by Janet Philamalee on 3/31/13 6:29pm
Msg #463913

Re: Finally got it installed

Installed using just the usb cable. it just took several attempts. Now trying to get it to recognize both trays.