Dowloading Deskjet 6840 driver for 64-bit Windows 8.1

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Hello,
I've had a Deskject 6840 on my wireless network for some time and have just taken possession of a new 64-bit desktop running Windows 8.1.  I tried to add the printer using the "Add Printer" facility of the Control Panel.  As the 6840 did not appear in the list of HP printers I did a Windows Update only to find that it still doesn't appear in the list.   I then visited the HP website and arrived at this page:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4158&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3854...
There are two downloads offered, but neither of them are the driver!  I tried downloading the Printer Install Wizard, but all that told me was that the driver was missing and to use the "Add Printer" facility of Windows, which I had already done!
My old desktop is bust and I'm unable to print on the new one so am having to work on my W7 laptop.   I'm getting a little exasperated.  Am I going to have to buy a new printer?  Has anyone got their 6840 working with Windows 8.1, if so how did you do it?
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Hi,
Try following these steps and check if that may help:
Right-click the Start button () or the lower left corner of the screen, click Search, and then type Change device installation settings.
Click Change device installation settings.
If it is not already selected, select Yes, do this automatically (recommended), and then click Save Changes. Your Windows 8 computer can now automatically detect the most current in-OS printer drivers and then download and install them using Windows Update.
Now add the printer through the network and allow a few moments for the printer to install.
If the same persists, open the Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
Take a note of the printer IP address on that screen (Listed under the Addres column) and click on Add Printer and then click "The printer that I want isn't listed" link.
Select to add a printer using Standard TCP/IP and click on Next, then type the printer IP and follow the steps.
Once the printers list appear, click the Windows Update button and allow it some time. the list will re-appear once the updte completes.
Note: depanding on your internet speed it may take some time, 10-15 minutes are normal for the update to complete.
Select HP, then select the HP Deskjet 6800 Series and follow the steps to complete the wizard:
Regards,
Shlomi
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