HP Deskjet 5740 Printing Orientation: Vista

Issue is with other machine (laptop) on network running Vista SP2 added printer from network and able to print but will print starting in the middle of page. I checked all possible settings and still will print to middle of page.
Able to print normally locally with attached printer running WindowsXP SP2 on desktop PC.
Settings are all defaults and able to print on normal letter size with correct orientation.
I removed printer and readded to no avail. This is with all profiles.
Not sure if this is driver related to Vista or not. Appears to be OS related because printing from other machine no issues on Windows XP.

I called HP support 1-800-474-6836 and got a Mac guy who explained that it's all done in the Copies and Pages of the Print dialog box. It's by default set to Automatic, which prints pages in reverse order. To do what I want: set it to Normal and Save As...(name of Preset). That's a good way also to change any of the default settings.

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Okay, as of last night, both the printers are working fine. I uninstalled the 5740 and then tried several different rearrangements of the two printers. First I tried hooking the 5150 to the AEBS and it printed fine. Then I tried hooking the 5740 to the AE and it printed fine. Finally, I tried my original configuration with the 5740 hooked to the AEBS and it printed fine! Very frustrating.... I'm not sure if Apple sent an update I downloaded in the meantime that fixed the problem or what. I can't think of any other possible explanation.
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I've had my HP Deskjet 6988 printer for years and always had it connected to my desktop via USB 2.0 cable. I purchased a HP Envy laptop with Windows 8.1 and want to connect the printer via my home network/Belkin router, as the USB 2.0 cable that came with the printer doesn't seem to work in the Envy USB ports for direct printing . The software disk didn't work in the laptop, so I downloaded the software and utility (print and scan) software for 8.1 from the HP website.
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My problem is - how do I get the printer added to my home network (Belkin router). The wireless router is all set up and working - I'm actually using it right now to access the internet and post this message.
So, my printer is installed on my laptop. The driver is the most recent, intalled today from HP.com and I don't have a software disk to use for a setup wizard.
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Through a lot of trial and error, I actually figured it out myself. I did a lot of jumping around, so hopefully I remember everything I did:
1) Install the printer driver using the disk or download.
2) Connect the printer to the router using an ethernet cable, which looks like a big phone cord (no need to connect the printer to your laptop.)
3) Bring up the laptop's system "search" on your laptop and in the search type "Network" then click on "Network" link to open it.
4) You should see the printer icon listed under your computers and other devices already found on the network.
5) Double click/tap on the printer icon and it will open the printer's "web page" in your browser.
6) Click/tap the "Networking" tab near the top of the scren.
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9) Unplug the ethernet cord from the printer.
10) If your wireless printer doesn't show up in the list of printers when you go to print something, you have to add it:
11) Open the laptop system search again and type "Devices and printers" and click/tap the link.
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Hello,
I have had this printer working on XP for years.
I have purchased a new PC with Windows 8.1, it Works there.
I can install on XP and share with 8.1 but that is back asswards, The win 8.1 will be my main PC.
I have it installed on 8.1 and would like to share it with the XP machine.
When I try to add the printer on XP I get a message:
The server does not have the proper HP5700 series installed.
I have downloaded and installed 8,1 64 bit, OK.
Cannot use install disk from years ago.
I believe that I need to install 32 bit drivers on Win 8.1 to share with XP.
I am lost, I cannot find any thing online, just sites trying to install all kinds of garbage.
Is there an install from HP that will allow me to share 8.2 64 bit to the XP 32 bit?
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Raney
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Hey there @Raney , Welcome to the Forums!
I noticed your post about wanting to share your Deskjet 5740 from your Windows 8.1 to your XP machine. As you have found in your research, this just won't work. There are no drivers available at all for this model of printer and Windows 8.1 (check here). The old disks will not work as they're not compatible with Windows 8.1.
You will most likely have to stick with the "backwards" way unless you look into upgrading your printer.
I hope that helps clear up the situation for you.
All the best!
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Since the installation disk does not support Windows 8.1, I would suggest trying to download, and install the drivers directly from the HP Support website. I have included a link to the 'HP Deskjet F4200/F4224 All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Driver'. Once the software is downloaded, open the software, and follow through the on screen instructions for installation.
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I have this printer:
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Thanks in advance for your help.
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I have a network-attached HP Deskjet 6940. All the machines on the domain are running XP, either wired or wireless, except one, which is a wireless laptop running Vista. All the machines except the Vista machine can see & print to the printer. However, the Vista machine reports that the printer is offline and nothing will print to it. I ran the installation program to install the printer on the Vista machine some time ago, but I I cannot say if it ever worked or not.
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First, disable the security system on the Vista machine to see if it is interfering. Next, try to Add a Printer:
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2. Click >> Start >> Control panel >> Printers.
3. Click the Add a printer
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10. You may be asked to share the printer. Make a choice and click Next.
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Hp deskjet F4480 printer

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Use the Full Feature Installation Software from the drivers section of this site:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Deskjet-F4400-All-in-One-Printer-series/3742084/model/3742085...
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