How to Install an HP Printer Driver

Drivers for HP printers aren't hard to install.

HP printer drivers are easy to install, as they can be retrieved from HP's Support Site. The HP Support and Drivers site houses printer software drivers for all HP models. These software drivers are made specifically for all compatible operating systems. Some HP printer drivers can actually be installed through its USB connection port, by simply connecting the printer to the computer. But regardless of the printer you have, driver installation is not difficult and takes only a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection
• HP USB or parallel cable
• HP printer software driver

Instructions

1. Access the HP Support and Drivers website (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html) from your Internet browser.

2. Type the printer's name and model number in the blank data form that will be presented on the Support and Drivers homepage.

3. Click the double arrow search button to the right of the search bar data form. A list of search results will appear when the browser redirects.

4. Select the HP printer link that is compatible to the printer name and model number you provided. You will be directed to the printer's support and drivers page.

5. Select "Software Drivers and Downloads" on the printer's homepage, and click the name of the computer's operating system to ensure you retrieve the correct driver.

6. Double-click the generated software driver link that will be displayed for the operating system you specified. A pop-up download window will appear.

7. Select the "Save" action to store the software driver setup application to your hard drive.

8. Open and run the setup application to access the HP installation wizard and start the setup process.

9. Read, review, and agree to the EULA disclosure to access the setup application. Click "Next" to select a file folder location for the HP printer's components and functional folders.

10. 

    USB Cable

    Select the default folder location that will be provided by the operating system and HP installation wizard, and click "Next" to begin the driver installation. This process may take a couple of minutes, depending on your operating system, RAM and system processor.

11. 

    Parallel Cable

    Connect the HP printer's USB or parallel cable to the computer when the installation wizard prompts for the physical connection. Once the printer is detected, the installed software drivers will be associated with the printer to establish its physical network with the computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Closing any open programs prior to running the setup application may be beneficial. This will ensure that your computer doesn't freeze or suffer response errors that could affect the installation process.

• These instructions entail the basic steps for the most common HP printer driver installation process. This process may vary in some cases, depending on the HP printer model.

Resources

• HP Product Support: Software Drivers and Downloads
• HP.com: Official Website