I have a new windows vista home basic. How can I connect my HP Deskjet F380 printer?

Try HP Print Diagnostic Utility was created to help users troubleshoot and correct many common problems on Windows-based computers that can prevent printing.Follow the on-screen instructions to run the utility. Details and specifications File name: HPPDU.exe [1/1, 1.54M] System requirements: No additional prerequisites Released: 2010-08-13 Version: 3.0.0.013 Compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit), Microsoft Windows XP Fix/Enhancement: This version of the HP Print Diagnostic Utility provides an improved user interface in multiple languages, improved diagnostic and problem resolution capability, and support for usb and network connected devices.

If you have Vista as your operating system, Windows Vista provides a basic set of scanning drivers, also referred to as Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers, that you can use as an alternative to scan a document when you cannot scan using the HP drivers.You can still scan with one of the following methods:
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reinstall the printer

Go to www.hp.com. let the website auto-detect your printer and download the drivers automatically.

Try this link to download Window Vista driver

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=1128296

I hope it helps!!!

Hi,

You can get the drivers for your HP F380 for windows vista visiting the HP website.

Follow this link for direct access to you AIO F380 drivers: Pess This for Drivers

Glad to help,

hp printer drivers

Go to: http://welcome.hp.com, to find Vista drivers for your printer.

did you choose the name of your printer in the printer option when printing in the other programs?...try it...else maybe you need to wait while your printer spool... or is it compatible with the program you are using?

I had the same problem. I could print, but not scan.

However, if you open up Paint and go to file and scan, it will scan your document. For some reason, using the scan button on the printer itself will not work with Vista, but using Paint will. I also heard that using Windows fax and scan will also work.
good luck