123.hp.com - HP Printer Driver Download For Windows 8

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Steps to download the HP printer drivers for Windows 8

The HP printer driver download is available at 123.hp.com/driver download – click on the link for the latest version
Using the USB connection to download and install a driver
- The cable between the printer and the computer should be disconnected
- The printer model has to be identified
- Follow on-screen instructions to go to the driver download page
- For a full-feature driver, click on Download
For install and use of the Windows built-in driver
- Windows 8 can be set to automatically download the driver software:
  - Click on Change Device Installation settings on the control panel
  - Within the device installation window, select Yes
  - Click on Save Changes
- Detect the printer during driver installation – connecting both the printer and the computer
  - For USB connection to your computer:
    - Turn the printer on
    - Use the USB cable to connect the HP printer and the computer through the USB Port
    - The Found New Hardware window is displayed
  - Print a test page by following any additional prompts
  - For a wireless connection – using the wireless setup wizard:
  - Gather the SSID, WEP key or WPA pass phrase
  - Connect all the devices – the computer, printer and router to the wireless network
  - On the printer’s control panel, click on Setup
  - Then click on Network and scroll down to the Wireless Setup Wizard
  - Follow the instructions to connect the printer to the network
- Install the print driver with the Add a Printer wizard
  - For a wired or wireless connection
  - Click on Devices and Printers
  - Select Add a Printer
  - Click on Add a network then Wireless
  - Choose your printer name if the printer is on the list
  - Click on Next
  - Select your printer port on Use an existing port and then click on Next
  - Wait for the printer drivers to update once you 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
  - Under the Device Type list, click on AutoDetect
  - Click on Next after you add your printer’s IP address in the box
  - To install the printer driver click on Next