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How to download and install drivers for your HP Printer?

Updated: Jul 30, 2019

When buying a printer, there are many things that you should keep in mind such as printing technology. There are various kinds of printers available in the market which can make it troublesome for you to choose the perfect one. More often than not, we come across issues related to the printer which can make it challenging for you to find an effective solution. HP Printers are used by many consumers because of its reliability and ability to fix certain issues automatically. There are a lot of resources related to HP Printer Support and assistance on their official website. You may find a collection of automated solutions like diagnostic tools, virtual agent and troubleshooters to help you resolve issues related to HP Printer.


How to download HP Printer Driver?


Before you start printing using your HP printer, you need to download and install printer drivers and other required software. The drivers you need will depend on your printer’s model number and the operating system that you are currently using. Following are the steps that you need to properly install HP Drivers for your printer.



  • At first, you will need to open an updated web browser and go to the HP Customer Support website for software and driver downloads.

  • On the website, you have to select the product for which you need support i.e. HP Printer Support. Instantly you will see a page where you have to enter your HP Printer name. In addition, you may also find the option to select your product easily in the popular printer category.

  • After selecting the right product, you might see the product’s page. On the product page, you need to choose the operating system such as Windows, Linux or Mac OS. Next, you will have to select OS’s version to see the list of available software for your printer.

  • Finally, when you see the right software, simply click on download to get drivers and product installation software to your hard drive.


What are the steps to install HP Printer Driver?


  • Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the recommended software for your printer might be downloaded to your computer in a few minutes.

  • As the download gets completed, you need to locate the file which is mostly stored in the Downloads folder. Next, simply double-click on the downloaded file which will start the installation process. If a password is set for your administrator account, you may need to enter the password.

  • Finally, the file might automatically get extracted and start its execution process. During the installation, you might need to agree to Terms and Conditions while following the instructions on your computer screen.

To start using your HP Printer, you also need to make sure to install cartridges, load right paper, and turn the power on of your printer. Additionally, to easily find solutions and assistance related to HP Printer Support, you could bookmark the HP Diagnostic Website.


How to download and install the HP Printer Assistant?


HP Printer Assistant is software which can be installed to set up your printer, scanning, check ink levels, order needed supplies and more. The HP Printers which are made after 2009 comes preloaded with this software. The steps to use HP Printer Assistant are mentioned below which can help to connect your new printer.


  1. At first, you may try to reconnect your printer again and gain access to HP Printer Assistant If this does not resolve the issue or the connection fails, you might need to continue with the next step.

  2. Another alternative would be to uninstall any HP printer software before reinstalling the latest driver.

  3. After removing the software, download and install the latest version of HP Printer drivers from the official website. If the HP Printer Assistant opens, the issue is resolved.

  4. Finally, if these steps do not resolve your issue, you can simply rely on the Windows built-in driver.

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