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    csigsrfan Posts: 68, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 6, 2014, 01:23 AM
    Should I throw printer away
    Have an HP deskjet printer that has not been used in at least eight years(lost cd, reformated my computer, had dail up could not get the software to download right) I now have Windows 7 and have had it connect to one of the computers to see if it would connect. It did. What I was wondering is it OK to use it after 8 years without ink in it or should I recycle the printer?
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    Nov 6, 2014, 02:39 AM
    Since getting the printer driver is free from HP it's certainly worth a try. You'll likely need fresh ink as well. Just make sure the printer has software for Windows 7.
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    Nov 6, 2014, 05:55 AM
    How exactly would you use a printer without ink? (unless its one of those multi-function units) But as was mentioned. you WILL need a fresh ink cartridge. If it works and the O/S will support it. why not use it.
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    Nov 6, 2014, 09:14 AM
    As long as there are drivers for your current OS and you put in fresh ink cartridges it should be OK to use.
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    Nov 7, 2014, 12:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    How exactly would you use a printer without ink? (unless its one of those multi-function units) But as was mentioned. you WILL need a fresh ink cartridge. If it works and the O/S will support it. why not use it.
    I kbniow I will need ink I( just said it had s\et for 8 with ink in it

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