HP Printer Software Download for Windows 7

Steps to download the HP printer drivers for Windows 7

1. The latest version of the HP printer driver download is available at 123.hp.com/driver download
2. To download and install a driver with a USB connection:
   • Disconnect the cable between the printer and the computer
   • Identify the printer model
   • Follow on-screen instructions for accessing the driver download page
   • Click on Download for the full-feature driver
3. To install and use the Windows built-in driver
   • • Set Windows 7 to automatically download the driver software:
   • • In the control panel, click on Change Device Installation settings
     • In the device installation window, select Yes and then Save Changes
   • To detect the printer during driver installation
     • For USB connection:
     • Turn on the printer
     • Connect the HP printer and the computer through the USB Port using a USB cable
     • A Found New Hardware window will be displayed
     • Follow any additional prompts and then print a test page
4. For a wireless connection:
   • Gather the SSID, WEP key or WPA pass phrase
   • Connect the computer, printer and router to the wireless network
   • On the printer’s control panel, click on Setup and then Network
   • Scroll down to the Wireless Setup Wizard and follow the instructions to connect the printer to the network
5. Use the Add a Printer wizard to install the print driver
   • For a wired or wireless connection
   • Click on Devices and Printers
   • Select Add a Printer
   • Click on Add a network then Wireless
   • In the Select a Printer window choose your printer name
   • If the printer is on the list, click on Next
   • Click on Add a local printer and then on Use an existing port and then click on Next
   • For the printer drivers to update, click on Windows Update
   • Select the manufacturer’s details when prompted and in the Printers window click on your computer’s name and then click on Next
   • Select the Add a network and then Wireless
   • Click on The Printer that I want isn’t listed
   • Select Add a Printer using TCP/IP address
   • Click on Next
   • From the Device Type list, click on AutoDetect
   • Click on Next after adding your printer’s IP address in the box
   • To install the printer driver click on Next