JamesH81 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Hi folks I feel like I've exhausted almost every avenue in trying to get our HP DesignJet 430 plotter to work with Windows 7. I've tried all the HP drivers and nothing is being accepted. We have Windows 7 Professional x32-bit installed. We also have XP Mode available to us. Any of you guys have any ideas? Quote
ReMark Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Universal drivers? Buy a new printer/plotter? Quote
JamesH81 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 I've tried so many drivers (including non-HP). Nothing is working. We were thinking about changing our plotter some time in the new year anyway, so this might force our hand. Just don't fancy splashing out £1800 on a new plotter just before Christmas. Quote
ReMark Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 One of the side benefits of being on the cutting edge of technology (Win7) is that you lose a little blood in the process. Someone dropped the ball by not first checking to see if all the present equipment would work with Win7. Quote
ReMark Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Have you tried WinLine? http://www.winline.com/ Quote
JamesH81 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 That's actually not the case. In a strange and frustrating week, we've had two computers (not linked) crash and burn! And upon buying the new PCs, we were led to believe all our existing software and hardware would be compatible through Windows 7 Professional. You can blame the idiot in the store for either not knowing his stuff or leading us astray. Quote
ReMark Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I think there may have been two idiots in the store that day. The one who mis-spoke (salesman) and the one who believed him and/or did not bother to verify the information. Take a look at WinLine. It might be worth it. Quote
JamesH81 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 I think there may have been two idiots in the store that day. The one who mis-spoke (salesman) and the one who believed him and/or did not bother to verify the information. Take a look at WinLine. It might be worth it. Hmmm, time was/is of the essence and I'm no expert on the subject! It's only when these problems become apparent does one realise just what questions should be asked at the time of purchase. Thanks for the link, however. Quote
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