I am using Windows 7 but I cannot install my printer as I need to have drivers first

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http://popular.ebay.com/computers-networking/lexmark-x73/lexmark-x73-printer.htm

if it is drivers you need for windows 7
Lexmark does not have Windows 7 drivers for the X73, the newest ones are for XP:
http://support.lexmark.com/index?locale=EN&page=product&userlocale=EN_US&productCode=LEXMARK_X73&focusedTab=DOWNLOADS#1

Lexmark does not include it as being compatible with Windows 7:
http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=OS3



You can try:

If the manufacturers website does not have Windows 7 drivers, try using Windows Update to install printer drivers:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Find-and-install-printer-drivers


Try the Printer Troubleshooter
1. Click the Start button, then click Control Panel
2. In the search box, type troubleshooter
3. Then click Troubleshooting
4. Under Hardware and Sound, click "Use a printer"

I have spent hours to find a solution... there is no driver. But there are definitely 2 solutions:
1. MF5630 - using ONLY printer in Win 7 x64:
You have to use the drivers for MF5700 Series - http://driverscollection.com/?file_cid=4213082682609f383f81540957d

- http://www.techulator.com/resources/4156-How-add-Printer-manually-your-Windows.aspx
1. First, Click on the Start button in your screen, further click on Control Panel button and then double click on Devices and Printers button.
2. Then click on Add a Printer button in the menu.
3. Further select the Add a local printer button from the available menu.
4. Then choose an existing LPT port and click Next button .
5. Further select the correct driver from the driver list menu for your printer. Suppose if the requisite driver is not available then click on the Windows Update button. After the Windows 7 Update installation finishes in your computer, once again search for the appropriate driver for your printer.

2. FINAL SOLUTION - for printer and scanner - if you have proper PC configuration:)

Win7 has a possibility: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

you can install the WIN XP environment where you can easily install driver for Canon MF 5630 (or any other by Win7 x64 not supported printer/scanner) and additional software.

BUT YOU NEED to run: Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions. Windows XP Mode is not supported on Windows 8.
Your BIOS must support Virtual Machine.

There is no downloadable driver for this printer. You just need to update the Windows 7 list on your computer with the latest update. Here are the instructions from hp:

The drivers for your HP product are already included in the new Windows 7 operating system! You do not need to download drivers to use the product . Simply connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable, and Windows Update automatically installs the driver for your product. With the in-OS The driver located in the Windows 7 operating systemdriver, some of the buttons on the product do not function and some of the advanced product features are not available. For more information about your in-OS driver, and to see workarounds for lost functionality, go to our Frequently Asked Questions below. Install the Windows 7 in-Operating System (in-OS) print driver When you connect your printer to the computer, Windows 7 detects the hardware and automatically installs the correct driver. A notification lets you know when installation begins and when it is complete. You do not have to download any software or insert the product CD. Step one: Install the in-OS driver Follow these steps to install the in-OS driver in Windows 7. NOTE: The computer must be connected to the Internet for Windows Update to detect and install your product.

1. Turn the product on.
2. Connect the USB cable to the printer, and then to the computer. Figure 1: USB cable NOTE: When you connect the USB cable to the printer, and then to the computer, Windows 7 activates Windows Update. Windows Update searches online for the most recent product driver on the Windows Update site. If the online driver is more recent than the driver stored in Windows 7, the computer downloads and installs the updated driver.The Windows Update process takes place automatically. Therefore, you might not notice that the process is in progress.
3. Windows 7 detects the hardware and automatically installs the correct driver. A notification displays on your computer to let you know when installation is complete.

Your basic Windows 7 driver is now installed. Some functions might not be available, but you can use workaround procedures instead. See our Frequently Asked Questions section below. Step two: Print a document Print from any software program to make sure your printer is working correctly.

1. Open a document in the software application in which it was created.
2. Click File , and then click Print .

Hi,
Panasonic WORKiO DP-8016 can be used with Windows 7 System. You may need Windows 7 Drivers. Also, User's Manual & Driver's and installation can be download from the official support site. Windows 7 Drivers and all instructions are available here. (Download the the PCL Drivers with Installer for Windows 7)

Let me know if any further clarification/ assistance is required.
Hope it helps! Good Luck! Thanks for using Fixya!
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HI there,
You need to install the correct driver for your printer, this problem occurs when you try to load 32 bit drivers on 64 bit windows edition, To download the drivers click on the link below, it will download the full driver and software for your printer,
HP Photosmart Full Feature Software and Drivers
After downloading, run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install drivers,
If you require more assistance feel free to reply to this post,
Thanks for contacting FixYa!
Regards, BA

The drivers for your HP product are already included in the new Windows 7 operating system.
Use the following instructions to install the basic driver in Windows 7, and then review the workaround procedures to use the available features for your product.

ollow these steps to install the basic driver in Windows 7.

Turn the product on.

Connect the Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable to the printer, and then to the computer. Figure 1: USB cable



NOTE: When you connect the USB cable to the product, and then to the computer, Windows 7 activates Windows Update. Windows Update searches online for the most recent product driver on the Windows Update site. If the online driver is more recent than the driver stored in Windows 7, the computer downloads and installs the updated driver.The Windows Update process takes place automatically. Therefore, you might not notice that the process is in progress.
A Your devices are ready to use window might display on the screen. If the window displays and does not close automatically, click Close ( ), to close the window.


The basic driver in Windows 7 is enough for printing from a software program, scanning documents, and importing and viewing images on a memory card. Also, using your All-in-One product, you can fax a printed page.

NOTE: not all features will be available if you use the basic Windows 7 drivers

hope this help

yes, you need to use the vista drivers, make sure you install the driver prior connecting the printer.

see here

good luck!

The driver for this printer comes with Windows 7. Use the "Add a Printer" wizard from Win 7 to install. After that, it should print fine.

Hello,

Although there is no full feature driver, HP has provided installation procedures for the Windows 7 basic driver.

Please see this page:

Photosmart 7760 W/Windows 7

Use Method 2 since yu have already installed Windows 7.

Thanks for using Fixya.

You cannot use the full driver and software package now. BUT:
Printing is possible, scanning and FAX is not possible at the moment. You download the Vista driver (x32 or x64) from the official Brother site and install it with the Printer Wizard in Windows 7.