Brothers HL-2140 Printer compatability with Windows 7 OS? I just wanted to make certain that this Brothers HL-2140 printer will be compatable with the Windows 7 OS in my new computer.If anyone could let me know it would be appreciated.Thanks!Teri Brothers HL-2140 Printer compatability with Windows 7 OS? I just wanted to make certain that this Brothers HL-2140 printer will be compatable with the Windows 7 OS in my new computer.If... » Read More Brothers HL-2140 Printer compatability with Windows 7 OS? I just wanted to make certain that this Brothers HL-2140 printer will be compatable with the Windows 7 OS in my new computer.If anyone could let me know it would be appreciated.Thanks!Teri « Show Less
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my 5 years old canon printer works with no need even to install the driver from canon .just the native windows 7 driver
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Good to know, I have an HP laser printer that it took them 2 years to make a vista driver for, and even then only for 32-bit vista. They never bothered with win 7.
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I don't have that printer. I have a brothers printer and it works fine. If it doesn't work for you, you can return it.
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The only one that I can claim 100% compatibility with is Windows 7. We have yet to migrate our 6 locations over to Windows 8, so I can't answer whether it's compatible with that OS or not. I believe in the next quarter we will be moving everyone over to Windows 8. I can give an update at that point in time. Overall, the printer is a good workhorse and we've had no issues with it. Hope that helps. Dave
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I bought my printer used from an online auction about six years ago. I have used it via USB connection, and currently have it wired to the U-Verse WI-FI server/hub/modem/whatever. Mine work(ed)s great with WIN XP, WIN Vista, WIN 7, WIN 8 and now WIN 8.1 OS. My son is printing from the household network using his current Apple OS release from both iPAD and a MacBook, but I don't know the release nickname.
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There are no Windows 8 drivers available for this printer. Windows 7 is the last version of the MS OS that this printer will work on.
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I have not tried either so any response would only be a guess and that holds little value. I can say that I am pleased with the printer and the incredibly good Brother support. I imagine that Brother would be happy to answer. Sorry I cannot help you.
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You CAN print with it on Windows 7, but nearly all of the utility software (i.e. nozzle cleaning, cartridge alignment, etc) will NOT work on Windows 7.
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Yes, this printer does work with Windows 7. That being said....stay away from this printer. No matter how inexpensive the printer costs you will regret every minute of owning it. When you run out of colour ink it will not allow you to print in black and white until you install new colour ink cartridges. Every time I print a single page black and white document the printer will go into a 2 minute and 11 second (yes I timed it) post print process. It sounds like it is cleaning and aligning the print heads and there is a constant squeak while printing and during the post print process. The colour ink goes down at lightning speed and with any HP ink it's costs way to much. I hate this printer and will never buy another HP printer again.
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I agree its a great printer. works with Mac OS 10.9.2 when I am on that network which is primarily windows 7 & 8 machines. I have had no issues printing from either microsoft office or pages/numbers. It is a higher speed / B&W; printer that I think does well on shades of grey images. I also have a Brother 9840 color printer that I have no issues connecting to, scanning or printing to in a wireless configuration as well as a Brother 2270, also wireless. The 6180 has, in my opinion, the best performance/price ratio of the B&W; printers.
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Affirming the HP praise here, I've worked with Lexmark and Epson "all-in-one's" with some success but the most head-ache-free experiences have been with an HP Laserjet and an HP All-in-one, both of which are currently connected as network printers from Linux machines that my wife and I use at home. Aside from most-favorable Linux compatibility experience with HP, service and durability have also been much better, thus far, than with my throw-away Epson and Lexmark printers. I don't work for HP but I admire their corporate stance in support of Linux compatibility.
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Sammy, I was able to get a friend's HP with Win 7 to run her Epson using the following websites: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistahardware/thread/c016f92c-d28b-42aa-a026-04f02952e917 http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7hardware/thread/177e851a-334b-4a14-8d08-567a41b06b8a Her printer had been updated with a parallel to usb adapter. I typed the "printui /s /t2" in the "run" window....found under Programs and then Accessories. Click "Add" and start the add printer driver wizard. Select "HP" in the left pane and then "HP Laserjet III" in the right pane. When the wizard is finished, "HP Laserjet III" should appear in the printers folder. Type "printui /ip" at the "run" prompt. (I am reconstructing these directions from memory so I hope I remember them correctly". Choose "add a new printer to existing port"...I used usb. Then choose "use an existing driver on this computer" and select the HP Laserjet III. Try printing a test page. Good luck! I hope this info helps you. Please post your success. Joyce
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Yes it should work....but we have an issue. Ours was bought in June for a Christmas gift...took it out of box to use at Christmas and set it up then. It has issues with the printhead but we have to be home with the printer (because it was too late to exchange) for the tech people to help. We are ALWAYS at work when the company techs could help. I have used Brothers before and it is a good name and they have always worked well for me. Sorry I could not be of more help. My luck, if there is a lemon, I get it! Ha ha.
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I am not familiar with that printer but I just skimmed over an operating manual for it and it was all about Mac's & complicated but it did mention connecting with USB cables so yes these should work but you mention a new computer which probably means a new operating system, Win 7 or win 8. You should check with HP to see if they have drivers for your operating system before you drive yourself bonkers. That printer is at least 13 or 14 years old and they may no longer support it. John H. Spoke too soon. HP supports that printer through current Windows OS'S. You can also download operating manualfor printer and these cables are the correct ones as long as you stay shorter than 5 meters. good luck. I am not familiar with that printer but I just skimmed over an operating manual for it and it was all about Mac's & complicated but it did mention connecting with USB cables so yes these should work but you mention a new computer which probably means a new operating system, Win 7 or win 8. You should check with HP to see if they have drivers for your operating system before you drive yourself bonkers. That printer is at least 13 or 14 years old and they may no longer support it. John H. Spoke too soon. HP supports that printer through current Windows OS'S. You can also download operating... » Read More I am not familiar with that printer but I just skimmed over an operating manual for it and it was all about Mac's & complicated but it did mention connecting with USB cables so yes these should work but you mention a new computer which probably means a new operating system, Win 7 or win 8. You should check with HP to see if they have drivers for your operating system before you drive yourself bonkers. That printer is at least 13 or 14 years old and they may no longer support it. John H. Spoke too soon. HP supports that printer through current Windows OS'S. You can also download operating manualfor printer and these cables are the correct ones as long as you stay shorter than 5 meters. good luck. « Show Less
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Yes this printer is compatable with Windows 8. Make sure you've applied all of your driver updates on your windows computer. I have my printer set up on my wireless home network and it works fine with my windows 8 laptop. (Make sure you follow the directions carefully in setting up the printer). Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure Beth, I got a new bigger Lexmark printer about 1 year ago as my X9575 finally gave out after 4 years it was compatible with windows 7 and 8 as we have both of them in the office.
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I simply connected the printer to my Win7 computer and allowed Windows to do the rest. It automatically installed it. Then, I went to the HP support website and downloaded the Win7 compatible firmware/software. Installed it and it was done. I had full use of all of the features. However, if you haven't already bought one, I advise against buying this particular model. My extensive review is on Amazon here.
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I am running a HP LaserJet 4 with a Dell running Windows 7 Pro. It works very well for me.