HP PhotoSmart C5280 is an all-in-one printer that is launched by HP to fulfill the high demands of multifunctional printer with cheap price. With just $150, this printer is able to print, scan, and copy without having to buy additional devices. This devices has a remarkable speed, with average quality for photo and graphic printing. But unfortunately, seems like HP forget to focus on their text printing, which is quiet low compared to its competitor in the market.
The low quality of text printing actually is not so bad, but it makes HP PhotoSmart C5280 only suitable for home printing purpose, not a business one. As for its scanning and copying, the printer gives satisfying performance. With this printer, you can even directly scan to a memory card. It also has a notable speed, with total time of 17 minutes and 50 seconds.
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HP PhotoSmart C5280 does very well on graphics and photos. HP claims that the photos will last for 30 years if it is exposed to air and more than 200 years if it is stored in dark storage. Its graphic printing is also good, especially for PowerPoint handouts, which is ironically suitable for business work. Overall, this printer is recommended for those who need a printer at home.
HP Photosmart C5280 System Requirements and Compatibility:
Windows 7 / Windows 7 (x64) / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 (x64) / Windows 8 / Windows 8 (x64) / Windows Vista / Windows Vista (x64) / Windows XP / Windows XP (x64) / Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Macintosh / Mac OS X (10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10/10.11/ Mac OS Sierra 10.12 / Linux.
HP Photosmart C5280 Driver and Software Free Downloads:
| Operating System | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| HP Photosmart C5280 series Full Feature Software and Drivers Windows 10/8.1/8 (32 x64-bit) | 280.4 MB | Download |
| HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows 10/8.1/8/7 (32 x64-bit) | 10.6 MB | Download |
| HP Photosmart C5280 series Full Feature Software and Drivers Windows 7 (32 x64-bit) | 312.0 MB | Download |
| Critical Update: Cannot find scanned image or document files after scanning completes. | 28.5 MB | Download |
| HP Print Software Patch When Upgrading Vista to Windows 7 | 1.3 MB | Download |
| HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One Full Feature Software and Drivers Windows Vista/Xp (32 x64-bit) | 196.2 MB | Download |
| HP Multi-Function Products Driver Bundle - IT Professional Use Only | 60.3 MB | Download |
| HP Photosmart Basic Drivers | 36.1 MB | Download |
| Critical Update to Correct a PC to Printer Communication Issue | 1.6 MB | Download |
| Critical Update to Enhance Reliability of Network and USB Connectivity and Improve System Responsiveness While Printing | 25.3 MB | Download |
| HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows Vista/Xp (32 x64-bit) | 7.1 MB | Download |
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HP Photosmart C5280 Driver Installation Steps:
- Find the HP Photosmart C5280 driver that is compatible with your device’s OS and download it
- On your device, look for the HP Photosmart C5280 driver, click on it twice
- Wait until installation process is complete
HP Photosmart C5280 Uninstallation Steps:
- Locate the Windows button on your device. Look up “Control Panel”, click on it
- Press on the “Uninstall a Program” button
- Locate the HP Photosmart C5280 driver. Press on the “Uninstall” button
- Wait until the process is done and click “Finish”
