A viewer of one of the Anet Computers Reality PC Hewlett Packard YouTube videos actually called me asking where they could obtain a Hewlett Packard model number 6500A printer installation software compact disc read only memory. I do not provide FREE telephone technical support. However, I asked if they would send me an email and I would try to find these drivers for them.
Aaron, Marshall Pxxxxxx here, Need help to get the CD for HP Officejet Printer 6500A Plus. Thank You
They currently need to install Hewlett Packard drivers and software for this printer. This is a common theme I have noticed supporting computers for decades now, is that often times people misplace their compact discs that come with printers. Another reason being is that they purchased this printer pre owned off of Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, etcetera.
Printer manufacturers have become fickle as they generally will not mail you a replacement Hewlett Packard model number 6500A printer installation software compact disc for free. Depending on how old your printer is, you may not be able to purchase a compact disc at all. Some printer manufacturers are better than others when it comes to archiving drivers and software.
Hewlett Packard I would say with my experiences perform pretty well archiving printer drivers and software. You can obtain HP 6500A installation software from Hewlett Packard. You will want to click on Software and Drivers and then click on GO.
It should detect what operating system you are using and give you a download link. Hewlett Packard's website performs pretty well when it comes to detecting your computer operating system. Usually, you just download that software that they recommend.
You can always broswe to a main product page for a printer and look for other information. Depending on factors such as age, model, and type of printer, sometimes you can just download a printer driver. This saves disk space as one caveat with Hewlett Packard printers is that their software downloads are quite large.
Also, Hewlett Packard provides user guides and installation guides for their printers. They even sometimes have video tutorials. What I have noticed with most Hewlett Packard printers I have installed or assisted with the installation of, is that most times you want to install the software from compact disc or an Internet download first on Microsoft Windows operating system based machines.
Then you will be prompted to connect your printer. If you connect your printer first, Microsoft Windows operating system updates will attempt to install a driver, which will interfere with the installation process. You will want to install software on Microsoft Windows operating system first and then hook up your printer when prompted.
This same rule of thumb applies when installing Hewlett Packard printers wirelessly. You can go ahead and install from a compact disc or an Internet download first and then that software will prompt you when it is time to connect your printer wirelessly. Obviously, reading the installation guide is also productive.
However, this one tip of installing software on Microsoft Windows operating systems first and then connecting your printer when prompted can save you alot of time and headache from not being able to get your printer working. These instructions were written primarily for Microsoft Windows operating systems. However, you could use them as a basis point for other operating sytems such as Apple Macintosh and Linux.