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I have a problem with my olivetti job_jet p210 driver.
I can not install it on my new laptop with windows 7 operation system, because my original driver is supported only by windows xp, 2000...
I searched everywere and found olny what i have already or offering to buy. Is there any possibility to avoid buying it?

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— compatibility mode is exactly the right first try (and good catch, ), but the Job‑Jet P210 is an older engine whose published OS list stops at Windows XP and it exposes USB and a parallel (IEEE 1284) port — that helps explain why the XP installer won’t finish on Win7. (specs).

Practical next steps (in order of least to most work):

  1. Try installing a matching HP driver from Windows 7’s Add Printer wizard. Many Job‑Jet P210s use HP 56/57 cartridges and are compatible with several HP DeskJet drivers — pick a DeskJet model that uses those cartridges, or click “Windows Update” in the Add Printer -> Add a local printer -> Install the printer driver screen to expand the list. If Windows Update doesn’t show the driver, download the driver package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and use “Have Disk” to point to the extracted .INF files. (Microsoft docs).
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/fix-printer-connection-and-printing-problems-in-windows-fb830bff-7702-6349-33cd-9443fe987f73
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/printing/not-all-printer-drivers-from-windows-update-in-add-printer-wizard
    https://www.cartridgepeople.com/Olivetti/JOB-JET/JOB-JET-P-210-Ink-Cartridges

  2. If driver substitution fails, use a Windows XP VM (XP Mode on Win7 Pro/Enterprise/Ultimate or any VM running XP). Attach the printer to the VM, install the original XP driver there, and share/redirect the printer back to the host — this lets the hardware use its native driver while you keep Win7 as the main OS. (Microsoft guidance on printing in XP Mode / Virtual PC).
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/c2b008b9-9a68-4291-8889-de634ee9bef1/printing-in-xp-mode-with-windows-virtual-machine?forum=windows-all
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/description-of-windows-virtual-pc-262c8961-90e5-1125-654f-d87cd5ba16f8

Quick tips & cautions: remove any half‑installed printer entries before re-trying; try the Generic/Text‑Only driver for plain text tests; avoid random driver download sites — prefer the manufacturer, Microsoft Update Catalog, or reputable vendors. If none of the above works and reliability is important, replacing the printer may be cheaper than long-term driver troubleshooting.

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did you try using compatibility mode ,mif there a .exe file to install it ,right click on it and go to compatibility and chose winxp ,

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mif=If

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I tried tu use compatibility mode with winxp, but nothing...
At this moment i see only one solution - reinstall wondows xp...this is the easiest...but i like win7 and will continue to search decision.

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or buy a new updated printer

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