HP Printer Driver Download For Windows 8

Steps to download the HP printer drivers for Windows 8

1. The HP printer driver download is available at 123.hp.com/driver download – click on the link for the latest version
2. 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
3. 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