I want to use my 'retired' XP laptop as a 'server' for my HP printer / scanner but I cannot get it to connect. It is 'connected' by USB cable (not Wi-Fi), the PC pings when USB is plugged / unplugged ---- but HP Doctor etc says it is not connected, it does not display the problems menu and nothing prints. I have worked on it for weeks, everything seems OK now. The drivers are installed, the printer is installed and has a tick, but is listed as offline, which I have not been able to change. I have tried all the fixes suggested by HP. I feel I must be on the edge of success but it eludes me.
HP Deskjet 1510
Windows XP 3 Acer Laptop
HP Deskjet 1510
Windows XP 3 Acer Laptop