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Closest Windows printer driver for use on XP?

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by: Peter - Wed, 5 Jul 2023 16:36 UTC

Re: Closest Windows printer driver for use on XP?

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by: John Dulak - Wed, 5 Jul 2023 18:25 UTC

On 7/5/2023 12:36 PM, Peter wrote:
> I want to install a new printer on XP but the manufacturer only
> provides drivers for Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.
>
> Which one of those drivers has the best chance of working on XP?
>

Peter:

Can't hurt to try. You might get an error message, warning or get lucky. See if
you can find the manufacture's FTP site. They may have an archive of old stuff.
Maybe try the driver for an older version of the printer.

HTH & GL

John

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Subject	Author
Closest Windows printer driver for use on XP?	Peter
Closest Windows printer driver for use on XP?	John Dulak