Deskjet 5850 driver substitute?

External Since: Sep 11, 2006 Posts: 5

Knowing this is a silly thought...

Here I am on wonderful Windows Vista RC1, trying to install a HP Deskjet
5850 series. Already checked HP, they were of no help.

It's set up on the wireless network, and while Windows could find the
printer, the IP it was on, and all that, when it comes to built-in drivers,
it seems that Windows Vista is obviously missing them. Can anybody
recommend to me which driver I could use instead of the missing DJ 5800
series printer drivers? I've also tried windows update and it hangs.

Thanks much in advance!

Steven

Joined: Feb 27, 2007 Posts: 1

I know this is an old thread, but it is the first result when searching "deskjet 5850 vista," so I figured this would be a good place to post my findings.

According to an HP support article, the correct substitute is the Deskjet 5600 driver. This driver should be included with Vista (it was with my copy of Vista Business Retail), but I won't be able to try it until tonight at the earliest.

Like I said before, sorry about the bump, but I think this is pretty useful information for HP printer owners.