Can't Print from a Netbook

LBackover · 06-25-2009, 03:56 AM

I have an HP 2140 Netbook. It has an odd screen resolution of 1024x576. This is the highest resolution I can get on the machine. I am trying to print/scan from an HP C4280 All-In-One printer. I've been to HP's download site for the needed C4280 drivers, but when I run the installation wizard, it stops mid-installation becuase to proceed any further requires a minimum screen relolution of 800x600. Any ideas on some sort of work-around that will enable me to get the drivers I need installed onto the HP 2140 Netbook so I can print or scan documents?

OrcaBates · 06-28-2009, 05:30 PM

your going to need an external monitor for the installation, chances are once installed it should work fine at any res.... I was able to install photoshop, illustrator and autocad on my netbook using an external.....make sure you disable your main monitor once external is connected or it won't work.

06-25-2009, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
LBackover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1 OS: Vista Business 32 Bit	Can't Print from a Netbook I have an HP 2140 Netbook. It has an odd screen resolution of 1024x576. This is the highest resolution I can get on the machine. I am trying to print/scan from an HP C4280 All-In-One printer. I've been to HP's download site for the needed C4280 drivers, but when I run the installation wizard, it stops mid-installation becuase to proceed any further requires a minimum screen relolution of 800x600. Any ideas on some sort of work-around that will enable me to get the drivers I need installed onto the HP 2140 Netbook so I can print or scan documents? Last edited by LBackover; 06-25-2009 at 03:58 AM.

06-28-2009, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
OrcaBates Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Vista SP2	Re: Can't Print from a Netbook your going to need an external monitor for the installation, chances are once installed it should work fine at any res.... I was able to install photoshop, illustrator and autocad on my netbook using an external.....make sure you disable your main monitor once external is connected or it won't work.