I have installed the driver suggested but the installation is not completed because the computer does not recognize that the usb cable is connected to the computer.
#Computer cable for hp j4580 printer drivers
That is, they will operate on previously installed drivers and related software for older models. I recently purchased an hp envy laptop with windows 8 and I would like to know if my hp officejet 4580 is compatible with this operating system. Once HP Print and Scan Doctor is open, click Start, and then choose your printer. Learn more here Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer. Mac: Use Diagnose & Fix through HP Smart.
HP needs to learn to offer printers that are retro-compatible. Windows: Download HP Print and Scan Doctor. It works just fine, just like its predecessor. Its also fast, with speeds of up to 28 pages per minute in black and 22 in color. Its economical: when using HP Officejet inks, this model boasts a lower cost per page than laser printers. What to do? Although HP no longer supplies the J4580, it is still available on Amazon or e-Bay, and I boug ht a replacement there. Take your home productivity to new heights with our Officejet J4580 All in One, which prints, copies, scans, and faxes. That might be fine for computers connected to the Internet but for standalone computers isolated from the Internet for protection, it was unacceptable. The closest current model would require new downloads from the Internet to become operational. When I contacted HP, I was informed that the J4580 was no longer available.
My first one lasted many years but finally failed mechanically after a week or warning clunking sounds. USB Printer Scanner Cable Cord For HP OfficeJet J3680. Replacing ink cartridges and self alignment was a breeze also. USB 2.0 PRINTER CABLE for HP OfficeJet J4540 / J4550 / J4580. When HP first introduced its Model J4580 all-in-one printer (print, copy, FAX, and scan) not too many years ago, it installed easily using the supplied CD and worked like a charm on the first try. Shame on HP for discontinuing a great printer