Resolve a Remote Printing Issue for an All-in-One HP Printer

Step 1: (Adding an alternative print driver.)

Right click on My Computer > select Explore > Control Panel > Printer and Faxes.

• Double-click the Add Printer icon. Click Next.
• When prompted, choose Local, and then click Next

• Choose the port as LPT port, and then click Next.

• From the Manufacturers list, choose HP.
• From the Printer list, choose the HP DeskJet 550c printer, and then click Next.

• Click "No" when the "Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as your default printer?" message appears.
• Then click Next.
• Click No when the "Would you like to print a test page (recommended)" message appears.
• Then, click Finish.

Step 2: (Pointing it to your printer)

• Right Click on the HP DeskJet 550c Icon then Left Click on Properties
• Click on the Ports Tab. Select USB Virtual Printer Port.
• Click Apply
• Click on the General Tab.
  
• under location: Enter “myname” Home
• Press “Print Test Page” Press OK

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