XP 32 bit compatable printers

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AM7

My Brother MFC-465CN printer from 2008 which has always worked great threw a "unable to clean 46" error code.(ink absorber pad is full)
Found a easy fix that many say cleared the error code and they could print again.
When I tried the procedure to get the printer into maintenance mode it will not stay in maintenance mode.
It will say maintenance on the screen briefly then switch and say something else every time I try.

Brother support say's it's a hardware failure-not sure if they are telling the truth.

Are there any XP 32 bit compatible printers available?
I need a USB connection-no wireless.
Just need a basic low cost printer as I don't print a lot.
 
AM7 said:
My Brother MFC-465CN printer from 2008 which has always worked great threw a "unable to clean 46" error code.(ink absorber pad is full)
Found a easy fix that many say cleared the error code and they could print again.
When I tried the procedure to get the printer into maintenance mode it will not stay in maintenance mode.
It will say maintenance on the screen briefly then switch and say something else every time I try.

Brother support say's it's a hardware failure-not sure if they are telling the truth.

Are there any XP 32 bit compatible printers available?
I need a USB connection-no wireless.
Just need a basic low cost printer as I don't print a lot.
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As, you don’t do much printing. Perhaps the best idea is to just buy the exact model you already have. For instance, a quick perusal of ebay in my area gives these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26642094...4YhA3Gga4yMW2KNDV7gMdjabo=|tkp:Bk9SR6CF4rL4ZA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32586681...DWnX/SRWlT8vN48/lsHvF5OWQ=|tkp:Bk9SR7bg67L4ZA

Alternatively, a model of the same series, will probably use the same drivers.

Or, if you can’t find: The Epson Workforce Pro WF 5000 to 8000 series are reasonable and all have Windows XP drivers in 32Bit.

Lastly, if a printer you see grabs your fancy just google the name and model inserting the words Windows XP afterwards usually yields useful results.
 
Madeleine Takam said:
As, you don’t do much printing. Perhaps the best idea is to just buy the exact model you already have. For instance, a quick perusal of ebay in my area gives these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266420941181?_skw=Brother+MFC-465CN&itmmeta=01JF1JRGAB4PX57P2PWCN7SJDY&hash=item3e07ecf17d:g:peEAAOSwt4hlDD7u&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx+KZ9MfhVJKkFOcDxbU7ytBtxN6ywQKvejkxHwuqAfcCzs4ey7cbszLLgtAMRr3OkEz0isgS3tAWxxgRH68kXEZhf7U0OucYkU7PMT2GNF7MyOwrPC56uYFflT6WjLu6p6TQZfUYNdpsP12ubk6Z3bxrkNCyMFlFsU00OIgabPTni7H1DDd/eHLUGKKON+mI34lo9S3pWJsBAhpLmNvpRKw1WY6YixLU5oTyoxBY8+JfOOWAdAE4YhA3Gga4yMW2KNDV7gMdjabo=|tkp:Bk9SR6CF4rL4ZA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325866818455?_skw=Brother+MFC-465CN&epid=78030735&itmmeta=01JF1JTY0F299KPSQDVFPA5DTH&hash=item4bdf2d0b97:g:aJQAAOSwYRBlPk0t&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx+KZ9MfhVJKnsuwRT7rU3w0OUVapIUSXUg1a7Hxc7xsdVc69iqZyP6DBJE+xnEfLtExlUp2I1B3pCnDokNh/SqDiopZie1EzMYX0QOgm92bom6VN87cbpcY59rbCY4fKnfbD8Gj+6pQEWaq+tcUwd3qz/jL+0ZR7aAnp0pL47uKF0HEHvshYDRfi+JvjBPHmKQWk5hNuc2DgzGM+Frgv4ZF1N8knUEfiO+eSFN79nJBoQrazvgdDWnX/SRWlT8vN48/lsHvF5OWQ=|tkp:Bk9SR7bg67L4ZA

Alternatively, a model of the same series, will probably use the same drivers.

Or, if you can’t find: The Epson Workforce Pro WF 5000 to 8000 series are reasonable and all have Windows XP drivers in 32Bit.

Lastly, if a printer you see grabs your fancy just google the name and model inserting the words Windows XP afterwards usually yields useful results.
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Thanks for replying.
I don't do a lot of printing but when I really need to print some important information from my doctor my printer craps out at the worst time.

Guess I can go to the local library and print it out from my email attatchment in the meantime.
I'll try a local printer repair shop and ask if can be repaired at a reasonable cost.
 
AM7 said:
Thanks for replying.
I don't do a lot of printing but when I really need to print some important information from my doctor my printer craps out at the worst time.
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Yes. That's what inkjet printers do if you only print occasionally. The ink dries/nozzles get clogged. Run 'clean print head' routine for your printer - several times having to replace numerous ink cartridges in the process. In the end your print quality is much better but not 100%, nor will it ever be again. I've owned over 6 inkjet printers over the years, my last one being an Epson CX9400Fax. All-in-one Fax, copier, scanner, color printer with XP support. Same problem as the other inkjets I've owned. This one spited me in a new way.

I insert a document to send a fax.
"Replace Ink cartdrige"
?!?!? I'm not trying to print anything, just want to send a fax which requires no ink!
"Replace ink cartridge"
Gahhh! There was no way to send a fax without replacing the requested ink cartridge. I ended up using my old Faxmodem to send that fax.

If you only do occasional printing Inkjets aren't for you. Get a laser and you'll be set for years of hassle-free printing. I purchased an HP LJ P1102w over 10 years ago and never looked back. I sometimes go months without printing something but it never fails to print clearly. I have replaced the toner it came with 3 years ago but am very happy with my purchase. The printer can be used via USB which is how I initially used it but now I use it wirelessly. I have blocked internet access by setting static IP and default gateway 0.0.0.0 so it has never had an opportunity to talk to the HP mothership. I have never used this printer with XP but it does have XP drivers.


I've heard good things about brother laser printers too.
 
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I've never had any problems in 16 years with dried or clogged nozzles.
The printer at times goes through different automated cleaning cycles that vary in duration.

The printer is totally unusable now.
Impossible to get into maintenance mode.

Thanks for the tip on laser printers,they appear to be more expensive when I briefly looked.
 
I haven't powered on my XP laptop in quite some time so I wanted to check if I could print from it to my Laserjet. I downloaded the 32 bit XP drivers from the link above. I chose advanced install but towards the end of the installation it wanted to open ports in my firewall. I was never prompted for this before and certainly didn't need it for LAN printing. It wouldn't allow me to proceed so I cancelled the install.

I then remembered that this printer has the driver in its NVRAM for offline install. I remember if you plug your PC to the printer's USB port it will work as a flash drive that has the installation software. The printer also has a web interface that lets you download the software to your PC from the web browser once you have configured IP settings.

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I downloaded, installed and printed a test page. So yes, HP LJ 1102w works with XP.
 
I love my HP Deskjet 1,000, I picked up another one so I have two actually, but the 2nd printer I bought at the goodwill worked just with with the installation DVD. If you can find one, they still do make the jets for it online. I don't usually print all that much.
 
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