Printer for Vista & XP

Mrs_pbradley936

Hello,

Some of you may know that I have a new laptop with Vista that will not run either of my printers. Can you buy a printer that will work with both Vista and XP or is it an either/or situation?

I do not need anything fancy I only ever print off things now and then, approx 4 or 5 pages a week. It is just annoying to have to think what computer you are using before you click on the print icon,

Millionaire

Epsons printers have Vista drivers, you could check them out.

https://www.epson.co.uk

Tallymanjohn

My Canon ip4000 works with both Vista & XP.

albertross_2

which printers do you have?

Fonz_2

My HP PSC2170 works fine in both.

sco0ter

HP PSC 1350 works fine with stock Vista drivers..

JamesUK_3

Id be very interested in hearing what printers you have that Vista will not work with.

There is a big issue with HP printers not working properly, but most should be fine.

sco0ter

The only issue with HP printers is the full software package... Driver only installs are 99% succesful and the Server 2003 drivers will work also

Mrs_pbradley936

Well I have a Lexmark Z35 and a Dell but the drivers are not available for either. So I have decided to use the older computer with XP if I know I want to print. Then I will treat myself to a new printer in a few months making sure it is new stock!

windym_2

My 4-5 year old Epson R300 is compatible. You can still pick them up on ebay for around £40 delivered.

samf1971

I have tried 3 Lexmark printers & even after dowloading drivers none work with vista - might try the Epson suggestion