If you are not able to locate your HP printer from your computer you can always visit the HP site or you can even download the driver for HP F4140 from this site - h10025.www1.hp.com
There follows some simple instructions to follow. When your laptop or computer asks you to insert the installation CD, you will need to give it the driver file you have downloaded. If you are still finding problems installing then locate the CD or find someone who has a copy or the same printer.
You will need to install the F4140's software and drivers onto the PC. If you do not possess the installation disc, open your browser, go to www.hp.com and on the top of the HP home page, please click on "Support and Drivers" and select the button "Download Drivers and Software."
You will then be required to enter "Deskjet F4140" in the blank box and press "Enter." On the next page, select the operating system of your PC. Click on the "HP Deskjet Full Feature Software and Drivers" link, which will open a download dialog box. Select where on the computer's hard drive you want to save the installation program. When the download is complete, find the installation software and double-click on it, then all you will need to do is follow the on-screen instructions.
You will have to restart your computer after you are done following all of the installation software's instructions, which will vary based on the operating system your computer is using.
When your system begins to load up again you will be required to plug the USB cord into your computer and the F4140. By then the process of doing this should enable the scanner on the Deskjet F4140 to be used.
There follows some simple instructions to follow. When your laptop or computer asks you to insert the installation CD, you will need to give it the driver file you have downloaded. If you are still finding problems installing then locate the CD or find someone who has a copy or the same printer.
You will need to install the F4140's software and drivers onto the PC. If you do not possess the installation disc, open your browser, go to www.hp.com and on the top of the HP home page, please click on "Support and Drivers" and select the button "Download Drivers and Software."
You will then be required to enter "Deskjet F4140" in the blank box and press "Enter." On the next page, select the operating system of your PC. Click on the "HP Deskjet Full Feature Software and Drivers" link, which will open a download dialog box. Select where on the computer's hard drive you want to save the installation program. When the download is complete, find the installation software and double-click on it, then all you will need to do is follow the on-screen instructions.
You will have to restart your computer after you are done following all of the installation software's instructions, which will vary based on the operating system your computer is using.
When your system begins to load up again you will be required to plug the USB cord into your computer and the F4140. By then the process of doing this should enable the scanner on the Deskjet F4140 to be used.