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new HP Printer

Dec 12, 2006 6:24AM PST

I just bought a new HP inkjet F380 AIO printer. I have an Epson Stylus 500 for about 10 years, and it just does not seem to be doing the job any more. Besides, I had to throw away my scanner so up grading seemed like a good idea. My question is: before I install the new printer should I get rid of the epson (uninstall) so there will be no chance of the drives and files getting crossed? It is a paralell and the HP is USB.
Thanks for the info. The dinosaur......

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Yes
Dec 12, 2006 11:36AM PST

It is best to remove all software and drivers for the old printer both in control panel add and remove programs and devise manager before installing the new HP printer. It makes it much easier.

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Best to uninstall
Dec 13, 2006 2:13AM PST

YES, I ditto the other post. I further suggest when it is uninstalled, to take the extra step and use a 'registry cleaner' to possibility remove even more old remanents that may not get removed otherwise. If you have any s/w that better uninstalls besides the manaul or product uninstall s/w itself, use that as a last resort, like Norton or McAfee s/w or pgm. remover or similar.

tada -----Willy Happy