Computer won't recognize printer

Hello, I just got a new (used) printer, but when I plugged in my laptop (via USB) computer has not responded at all.

I have Vista and it wont let me install the printer because it is said that auto Vista installs printers connected via USB.
I tried to restart, download drivers, downloaded Microsoft fix it Center, nothing will make my computer see that a printer is connected.
I have a Dell laptop, and it is a HP Deskjet 842C printer
Help, please! Thank you

Hello

 

Method 1:

Diagnose and automatically fix problems printing and printer:

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/

 

Method 2:

Follow the steps mentioned below:

(a) connect the printer to the computer in Windows vista

(b) assistant adding hardware get drivers, if it fails to find the drivers that he is asking to insert the driver CD

(c) Insert the driver CD, and then try to install the drivers and see if that helps.

It will be useful.

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