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Printer problems and $Friendly Name$

Jul 14, 2011 4:08AM PDT

I have a HP C4250 photosmart printer, which is deleted from laptop every night. I am currently installing a device driver software.My laptop is a gateway running Vista. I have had this problems with the last couple of months. I also get $Friendly Name$ come up when the printer is telling me I need to algn my printer. Do i have a virus or how do I address this issue??

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Re: $FriendlyName$
Jul 14, 2011 4:14AM PDT

(seems to be without space, by the way).

A typical HP problem. Sometimes one reads complaints about the HP printer driver software being too big and too buggy. This might be an example.

Anyway, http://www.topix.com/forum/com/hpq/TJCEOJRV8V1JOPO5C notes at least two possible solutions. If those don't help, try if you happen to find a capable help desk employee at the HP customer service.

Kees

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Thank You so much
Jul 14, 2011 8:04AM PDT

I did it and hope this clears it up.