Does this mean your trusty old plotter is now a $2,000 paperweight?

Select from the list and follow the remaining prompts to finish the installation. Troubleshooting Tips Windows 11 driver for the Design Jet 500 - HP Community

This "free" solution does not require third-party software or paid support contracts; it requires only the correct application of the driver files provided by HP for the previous generation of the Windows operating system. This ensures that the transition to Windows 11 does not result in unnecessary e-waste or capital expenditure on new plotters.