I found a better solution:
On the Windows 7 machine with the 1012 printer unplugged:
- Add a printer -> Windows Update -> Laserjet 1015 -> Install (1015 is added as a printer.)
- Insert disc and run original XP driver setup (without toolbox.) The installation will almost complete but then roll back.
- Delete the Laserjet 1015 printer.
- Now plug in the 1012. It will be recognized and installed as a Laserjet 1012! (This might require unplugging and replugging the printer and/or rebooting.)
Now the shared Laserjet 1012 on the Windows 7 machine is automatically recognized by my XP machines as well as other Windows 7 machines.
On the Windows 7 machine with the 1012 printer unplugged: AND THE DRIVERS ONLY DOWNLOAD PACKAGE
ReplyDelete- Devices and Printers -> Add a printer -> Add A Local Printer -> Add printer auto... (MUST SPECIFY DRIVER LOCATION PATH )
- The installation will complete but when finished; the printer will have an error installing....
- Unplug the printer -> Right click on the 1012 printer icon and remove (uninstall/delete).
- Plug in the 1012. It will be recognized and installed as a Laserjet 1012! (This might require unplugging and replugging the printer and/or rebooting.)
Really its very useful information that you have shared and thanks for sharing the information with us.
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Thank you for the info. It sounds pretty user friendly. I guess I’ll pick one up for fun. thank u
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