Windows 7 printer support

I have been searching the HP site, but am unable to find out which HP printers will be supported by Windows 7.  I have 2 printers, an HP 1018 laserjet, and a Deskjet 5940.  I've run the Windows 7 compatibility software and it tells me those 2 printers are not supported.

Drivers for Windows Vista will work in Windows 7.
That's what you need to do, it's simple:
1. Download Vista driver for your device.
2. Manually unpack files to any folder.
3. Right click on executable file - Properties. Tab Compatibility. Select "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows Vista. (You may need administrator privileges to do that). Click OK.
4. That's all. Run this file and install driver as usual. This way you can install almost any device, not only printer.
(I have LaserJet 1018 working well)
Message Edited by GigaMike on 07-14-2009 06:21 AM

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