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Windows 7. I can print to my HP P2015D but my computer won't recognize my HP 5600 Laser Jet. A computer with XP has no problems.

What can I do to make Windows 7 compatible with the laser jet?

FIDELIS
2012-04-06 22:58:00
Hello, I think there are two possible options for this.  One, try running the installation in compatibility view, and the other is to run the installation as administrator.   
Gfree007
2012-04-11 03:09:00
Thanks for your solution but I think I goofed it should be hp 5600 inkjet not laser.  
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FIDELIS
2012-04-13 22:09:00
 Hello, the solution should still apply.  Let us know how it goes.
ha14
2012-04-06 20:13:00
remove all HP related software from your system.1) Open your device manager to remove the printer and drivers. 2) Make sure the printer is NOT connected to your system3)On driver file right click Run the program as administrator and install4) Connect your printer to the USB port or1) Right Click the .EXE driver and to Run the TROUBLESHOOT COMPATIBILITY tool - select TROUBLESHOOT COMPATIBILITYSelect the Compatibility tab -> "Run the program..."2. Select Windows Vista or XP, and click OKAfter choosing to run the Troubleshoot Compatibility tool - if Windows finds a possible solution it will respond with "TRY WINDOWS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS" and "CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS" . Choose Try Windows Recommended Settings to use the driver setting Windows suggest.
Suhel
2012-04-06 03:45:00
Try downloading drivers from the HP site http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNameId=441145&lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=441142&taskId=135After installing the drivers, restart your pc.