The HP software CD that shipped with the product frequently does not contain the most recent version of the software and drivers. To make sure that the software is the most recent version and that there are no corrupt installers, download the software from the HP Web site.
The following table might help you decide which driver to download. Many products have more than one driver option on the downloads page. Choices might include a Basic type, and Full Feature type. If both options are available, the following information might help you decide which driver to download.
Basic type
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Full Feature type
(Strongly Recommended)
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HP does not recommend installing the basic driver unless you have one of the following reasons:
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You plan to use the All-in-One for printing only.
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You plan to scan with Microsoft WIA drivers, Twain drivers, or third party scanning software.
The basic driver is smaller and downloads more quickly. However, it does not provide the software needed by most users to copy and fax from the computer, and to use all the scanning features of the product.
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For full use of all your product features: This driver provides complete product functionality for printing, scanning, copying, and faxing.
HP also includes valuable software to help you get the most out of your product. The software varies by product, but here are some examples:
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During the Full Feature installation process, you can choose a custom installation, where you select the specific software items that you want to install.
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