How to Install the HP DesignJet 800 42 Plotter Driver?

If you are having problems installing the HP DesignJet 800 42 plotter driver, the error message is: “The HP driver could not be found.” It will substitute the plot device None for the actual HP one. The reason behind this error is unknown. You can try to fix the issue by uninstalling current HP files and reinstalling them. In case you are still facing the same problem, you can follow the steps in the article below.

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AutoCAD configuration cannot be used:

The AutoCAD configuration is used to plot any window or portion of a drawing. When you choose to plot, the program will prompt you to enter a name for the plot file, which will have a PLT extension. To select the scale of the plot, you must select the unit of measurement. You can also select the paper size, or choose to scale the plot according to the size of the page.

Cannot install the driver in AutoCAD:

If you cannot install the HP 800 42 plotter driver, you may be experiencing errors. These errors can be caused by a driver issue or by a driver you cannot install. In either case, you should remove any and all.pc3 files from your plotter and reinstall them. If this still does not work, you should follow the instructions below to install the DesignJet 800 42 plotter driver.

Cannot install the driver in Windows 10:

Cannot install HP DesignJet 800 42 plotter driver in Windows 10? You’re not alone. Thousands of people are experiencing the same issue. HP stopped supporting this type of printer after Windows 2000. If your HP plotter is still working, it’s probably because you’re using an old version of Windows that is incompatible with the new version. Even if you can’t install the drivers, you can still get around the problem by trying these steps.

Cannot install the driver in Windows 7:

If you are having trouble installing the driver for your Designjet 800 42 plotter in Windows 7, you are not alone. This problem has plagued HP plotters for 11 years. Microsoft has changed its software in the meantime, but the HP plotter drivers have not. If you are facing this issue, the following steps will help you fix it. First, make sure your HP plotter is running on Windows 7. If it is, go to the Device Manager and choose the driver file from there.

Cannot install the driver in Windows 8:

The HP DesignJet 800 42 Plotter does not work with Windows 8 because the HP Designjet printer driver cannot be installed on your computer. It has been unsupported by HP since Windows 2000. In case your HP plotter is working but you cannot install the driver, the system has replaced the device with None. You should try a custom driver or a system driver to solve the issue.