How to Download Drivers for an HP Laser Printer

For your Hewlett Packard laser printer to run efficiently, you may have to install a driver. Drivers link the computer and the printer through a common language. Follow these steps to download drivers for an HP laser printer.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Computer

Instructions

1. Make sure your printer is on before beginning. Log on to the Hewlett-Packard Web site (see Resources below).

2. Search for "downloading printer drivers" on the HP site. Look through the results, and select the one that corresponds to your printer and computer

3. Download the program that is appropriate. After the download is complete, install the application.

4. Use the Installation Wizard or install the new driver manually using the "Settings" and "Printers and Other Hardware" settings..

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you download the appropriate program. The wrong one will waste your time and space on your hard drive.

• Restart the computer and printer once the program has been installed completely.

• Do not download anything from a Web site that is not reputable. Viruses can infect your computer and cause a lot of damage to your system.