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June 12th 17, 07:33 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
Tried to install the printer on Windows 10 first, of course.
Then, went to the HP web site second, of course: http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-las...2100tn-printer I can find a driver on the web, but who can trust some 3rd-party web site? http://www.easydriverpro.com/driver-...indows-10.html Maybe I missed a step? Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10? 
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June 12th 17, 08:02 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printeron Windows 10?
Mad Roger wrote:
Tried to install the printer on Windows 10 first, of course. Then, went to the HP web site second, of course: http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-las...2100tn-printer I can find a driver on the web, but who can trust some 3rd-party web site? http://www.easydriverpro.com/driver-...indows-10.html Maybe I missed a step? Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10? IIRC I installed mine from Windows Update. After update selected "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" driver. -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com
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June 12th 17, 08:59 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:02:38 -0400,
Jonathan N. Little wrote: IIRC I installed mine from Windows Update. After update selected "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" driver. Maybe I'm just frustrated so if I'm mean below, just take it in stride!  I found that little "Update Windows" button after going to Device Manager in Windows 10, and then Printers, and then at some point I saw that button. When I hit it, it only installed ONE printer, which was the wrong HP printer, but maybe I did something wrong as it took so long to update that I walked away for an hour. When I came back, the field was filled out and there was no other printer choice. Do I have to try it again? Is there a way to make that darn "Windows Update" printer list button PERMANEWNT? Or do I have to wait the hour every time I try it out? Is it just me or is Windows 10 printer update taking an hour for everyone?
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June 12th 17, 09:02 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
"Mad Roger" wrote in message news
 Tried to install the printer on Windows 10 first, of course. Then, went to the HP web site second, of course: http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-las...2100tn-printer I can find a driver on the web, but who can trust some 3rd-party web site? http://www.easydriverpro.com/driver-...indows-10.html Maybe I missed a step? Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10? Maybe this link will help: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/LaserJ...0/td-p/5295727 -- Buffalo
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June 12th 17, 11:11 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printeron Windows 10?
Mad Roger wrote:
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:02:38 -0400, Jonathan N. Little wrote: IIRC I installed mine from Windows Update. After update selected "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" driver. Maybe I'm just frustrated so if I'm mean below, just take it in stride! I found that little "Update Windows" button after going to Device Manager in Windows 10, and then Printers, and then at some point I saw that button. When I hit it, it only installed ONE printer, which was the wrong HP printer, but maybe I did something wrong as it took so long to update that I walked away for an hour. Amazing isn't ;-) MS must use slow electrons... When I came back, the field was filled out and there was no other printer choice. Do I have to try it again? Not sure... Is there a way to make that darn "Windows Update" printer list button PERMANEWNT? Same complaint here. Or do I have to wait the hour every time I try it out? Is it just me or is Windows 10 printer update taking an hour for everyone? Now a couple of things about mine that are different that may be different. My printer is not the N version so I have it connected to Ubuntu server that has a *parallel* port and I share it via CUPS (my workstation does not). When I was running Win7 there was no LaserJet 2100 driver, but had to use the LaserJet 2200 Series which worked. With Win10 Windows Update had the LaserJet 2100 driver I don't recall it being hard to find in the list. Of course on Linux workstations the printer installs in seconds, 'cuz Linux is so difficult ;-) I found the INF file that lists the printer, oem5.inf. __________________________________________________ ___________ ; ; Windows Inbox Printer Drivers ; [Version] Signature="$Windows NT$" Provider="Microsoft" ClassGUID={4D36E979-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} Class=Printer CatalogFile=prnhp001.cat DriverVer=06/21/2006,6.1.7233.0 [Manufacturer] "HP"=HP,NTamd64 .... "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" = hpmcpm25.gpd.IA64_WINSVR,HEWLETT-PACKARDHP_LA928D,HEWLETT-PACKARDHP_LA928D&BPRINT,DOT4PRT\HEWLETT-PACKARDHP_LA928D,HP_LaserJet_2100_Series_PCL_5 ; Hardware ID "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" = hpmcpm25.gpd.IA64_WINSVR,HWP2250,HWP21A0,HP_LaserJ et_2100 .... __________________________________________________ ___________ I wish there was a easy way to send you the driver... -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com
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June 12th 17, 11:23 PM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printeron Windows 10?
Mad Roger wrote:
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:02:38 -0400, Jonathan N. Little wrote: IIRC I installed mine from Windows Update. After update selected "HP LaserJet 2100 Series PCL 5" driver. Maybe I'm just frustrated so if I'm mean below, just take it in stride! I found that little "Update Windows" button after going to Device Manager in Windows 10, and then Printers, and then at some point I saw that button. When I hit it, it only installed ONE printer, which was the wrong HP printer, but maybe I did something wrong as it took so long to update that I walked away for an hour. When I came back, the field was filled out and there was no other printer choice. Do I have to try it again? Is there a way to make that darn "Windows Update" printer list button PERMANEWNT? Or do I have to wait the hour every time I try it out? Is it just me or is Windows 10 printer update taking an hour for everyone? The way I've heard the Legacy printer support thing described, is "something" has to download when you request it. That might account for the delay. Paul
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June 13th 17, 12:17 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:11:52 -0400,
Jonathan N. Little wrote: Win10 Windows Update had the LaserJet 2100 driver I don't recall it being hard to find in the list. Of course on Linux workstations the printer installs in seconds, 'cuz Linux is so difficult ;-) You sound very experienced in this. I do have the "N" which I guess indicates that it's a networked printer (which is it, as it's tied only to the home router). And second point is that I think it's hilarious that you found linux to be easier to install since they do always say that linux is harder than windows. I just put on a Ubuntu 64 inside of Windows 10 using VirtualBox freeware, so, I might try that just to see if I see the same thing and as a workaround if needed. https://s10.postimg.org/dsxnui0tl/ub..._windows10.gif I went to Ubuntu-inside-Windows "System Settings Printers" https://s24.postimg.org/lyds5zn79/ub...ndows10_01.gif I clicked "Printers Add Networked Printer Find" https://s4.postimg.org/63yaqmjl9/ubu...ndows10_02.gif And Linux found the networked printer, just like that https://s9.postimg.org/irvvllf7j/ubu...ndows10_03.gif I hit "Forward" and it said "Select printer from database" where the HP Laserjet 2100 TN was an option https://s30.postimg.org/r0z5qgn0x/ub...ndows10_04.gif There were 8 choices for "drivers" where I'm not sure which is right HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/pxlmono [en] (recommended) HP LaserJet 2100 2100 Series Postscript [en] HP LaserJet 2100 2100, hpcups 3.16.3 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Series pcl3, hpcups 3.16.3 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 - Cups+Gutenprint v5.2.11 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/lj5gray [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/lj4dith [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/ljet4 [en] https://s3.postimg.org/dwz5hx4ub/ubu...ndows10_05.gif Then it asked for a name and location where I took the defaults https://s23.postimg.org/tjqlava8b/ub...ndows10_06.gif And it asked to print a test page. https://s12.postimg.org/n1b4dxmr1/ub...ndows10_07.gif It worked. It was that easy. Wow. Much easier than Windows is so far! https://s2.postimg.org/dyer26bqh/ubu...ndows10_08.gif So while installing this very same printer on Windows 10 is miserable, it's super simple, even for a noob like I am, to install on Linux!
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June 13th 17, 12:22 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:17:04 -0000 (UTC),
Mad Roger wrote: So while installing this very same printer on Windows 10 is miserable, it's super simple, even for a noob like I am, to install on Linux! Since I have the hp lj 2100 tn printer working on Linux inside a VM on Windows 10, do you know if it's easy to select a file on Windows and print it to the "linux" printer? That would solve my Windows 10 printer problem in an instant if I can do that.
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June 13th 17, 12:35 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:02:52 -0600,
Buffalo wrote: Maybe this link will help: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/LaserJ...0/td-p/5295727 The bad news is the first line of that article is "I had nothing but trouble installing my HP LaserJet 2100 for Windows 10." Then it goes on to say "Somehow I stumbled onto the Device Manager and just looked around. I found my HP LaserJet listed under Print Queues, I highlighted it and then under Action I selected Add Legacy Hardware, selected Printers from the list on the following pages, then Used an existing port, selected HP LaserJet from the list and the rest was magic." Here's what I tried to install the HP LJ 2100 tn on Windows 10. Control Panel Devices and Printers Add a printer I clicked "The printer that I want isn't listed" I left the button checked "My printer is a little older. Help me find it." I hit "Next" and up pops the error "No printers were found" "Windows could not search your network for printers" https://s9.postimg.org/75sptswpb/win..._printer01.gif Even though I just easily installed the very same printer on the Ubuntu VM inside of Windows 10! https://s2.postimg.org/dyer26bqh/ubu...ndows10_08.gif
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June 13th 17, 12:51 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:35:30 -0000 (UTC),
Mad Roger wrote: Here's what I tried to install the HP LJ 2100 tn on Windows 10. Control Panel Devices and Printers Add a printer I clicked "The printer that I want isn't listed" I left the button checked "My printer is a little older. Help me find it." I hit "Next" and up pops the error "No printers were found" "Windows could not search your network for printers" https://s9.postimg.org/75sptswpb/win..._printer01.gif Trying a new approach, it just fails in a different way. Start Settings Control Panel Devices and Printers Add a printer The printer that I want isn't listed Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname Device Type = Autodetect Hostname or IP address = 192.168.1.11 Port name = (defaults to the same as the hostname above) [x]Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use When you hit "Next" up pops the "Add Printer" form. Press the button "Windows Update" and now it says: "Windows was unable to get a list of devices from Windows Update. Please try again later." https://s21.postimg.org/sr9i0k49z/wi..._printer02.gif
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June 13th 17, 01:05 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printer on Windows 10?
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:51:27 -0000 (UTC),
Mad Roger wrote: Trying a new approach, it just fails in a different way. Start Settings Control Panel Devices and Printers Add a printer The printer that I want isn't listed Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname Device Type = Autodetect Hostname or IP address = 192.168.1.11 Port name = (defaults to the same as the hostname above) [x]Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use When you hit "Next" up pops the "Add Printer" form. Press the button "Windows Update" and now it says: "Windows was unable to get a list of devices from Windows Update. Please try again later." https://s21.postimg.org/sr9i0k49z/wi..._printer02.gif I finally gave up and set it up as a "HP LaserJet 22000 Series PCL5" instead! https://s24.postimg.org/htw3pttbp/wi..._printer03.gif The test page worked, so, I presume it's working now. It's too bad it's impossible to set up this printer on Windows 10 though.
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June 13th 17, 01:38 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printeron Windows 10?
Mad Roger wrote:
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:11:52 -0400, Jonathan N. Little wrote: Win10 Windows Update had the LaserJet 2100 driver I don't recall it being hard to find in the list. Of course on Linux workstations the printer installs in seconds, 'cuz Linux is so difficult ;-) You sound very experienced in this. I do have the "N" which I guess indicates that it's a networked printer (which is it, as it's tied only to the home router). And second point is that I think it's hilarious that you found linux to be easier to install since they do always say that linux is harder than windows. Funny thing about that! I just put on a Ubuntu 64 inside of Windows 10 using VirtualBox freeware, so, I might try that just to see if I see the same thing and as a workaround if needed. https://s10.postimg.org/dsxnui0tl/ub..._windows10.gif I went to Ubuntu-inside-Windows "System Settings Printers" https://s24.postimg.org/lyds5zn79/ub...ndows10_01.gif I clicked "Printers Add Networked Printer Find" https://s4.postimg.org/63yaqmjl9/ubu...ndows10_02.gif And Linux found the networked printer, just like that https://s9.postimg.org/irvvllf7j/ubu...ndows10_03.gif I hit "Forward" and it said "Select printer from database" where the HP Laserjet 2100 TN was an option https://s30.postimg.org/r0z5qgn0x/ub...ndows10_04.gif There were 8 choices for "drivers" where I'm not sure which is right HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/pxlmono [en] (recommended) HP LaserJet 2100 2100 Series Postscript [en] HP LaserJet 2100 2100, hpcups 3.16.3 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Series pcl3, hpcups 3.16.3 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 - Cups+Gutenprint v5.2.11 [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/lj5gray [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/lj4dith [en] HP LaserJet 2100 Foomatic/ljet4 [en] https://s3.postimg.org/dwz5hx4ub/ubu...ndows10_05.gif Then it asked for a name and location where I took the defaults https://s23.postimg.org/tjqlava8b/ub...ndows10_06.gif And it asked to print a test page. https://s12.postimg.org/n1b4dxmr1/ub...ndows10_07.gif It worked. It was that easy. Wow. Much easier than Windows is so far! https://s2.postimg.org/dyer26bqh/ubu...ndows10_08.gif Yep, Linux users are not crazy loons, Linux is that easy. It is different though is some key areas. It is just that you machine did not *come* with Linux installed. So while installing this very same printer on Windows 10 is miserable, it's super simple, even for a noob like I am, to install on Linux! I have been having an issue where various networked printers, all HP, printer queues get stuck...prints just sit there but never print. Requiring stopping Print Spooler Service, clear the queue, restart spooler and try again. No such issue with Linux clients... -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com
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June 13th 17, 01:41 AM
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Is there a special trick to installing an HP LJ 2100 TN printeron Windows 10?
Mad Roger wrote:
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:51:27 -0000 (UTC), Mad Roger wrote: Trying a new approach, it just fails in a different way. Start Settings Control Panel Devices and Printers Add a printer The printer that I want isn't listed Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname Device Type = Autodetect Hostname or IP address = 192.168.1.11 Port name = (defaults to the same as the hostname above) [x]Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use When you hit "Next" up pops the "Add Printer" form. Press the button "Windows Update" and now it says: "Windows was unable to get a list of devices from Windows Update. Please try again later." https://s21.postimg.org/sr9i0k49z/wi..._printer02.gif I finally gave up and set it up as a "HP LaserJet 22000 Series PCL5" instead! https://s24.postimg.org/htw3pttbp/wi..._printer03.gif The test page worked, so, I presume it's working now. It's too bad it's impossible to set up this printer on Windows 10 though. I used that driver for years in Windows 7. I had no issue. That ol' LJ2100 is a workhorse. -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com
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