HP Printer Setup and troubleshooting For Windows Vista
Steps to setup the HP printer for Windows Vista
- Accomplish your HP printer setup and installation as mentioned on https://www.123hp-com.com/hp-printer-setup-for-windows/
- To install the windows driver for your HP printer in Windows Vista, you can obtain the latest driver downloads from 123.hp.com/driver download
- Configure your Windows Update to automatically download the driver software
- In Windows click on Change device installation settings
- Click on Yes and then Save Changes
- For a wired or wireless connection:
- Connect the printer and the computer to a local network with a cable or through your wireless connection
- Windows Vista will automatically detect the printer and set it up
- Connect to the wired network with an Ethernet cable
- Under the Devices and Printers menu, click on Add a Printer and then Add a network
- If the printer is listed:
- Click on Next
- A prompt will ask you to enter the printer’s WPS PIN
- Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions
- If the printer is unlisted or not found:
- After selecting the back arrow, click on What type of Printer do you want to install?
- Click on Add a local printer and select Use an existing port
- Click on Next and then on Windows Update
- The printer drivers will get updated after which you can enter the manufacturer’s details
- Select your printer on the list and Click Next
- Follow instructions on the screen to install the driver
- For manually adding the printer:
- Click on Add a network and then on The Printer I want isn’t listed
- Choose the Add a printer using the TCP/IP address and click Next
- From the Device Type menu select Autodetect
- Enter the printer’s Hostname or IP Address and click Next
- Click on Next to print a test report
- In case of any trouble during installation and for all printer issues log in to 123.hp.com/troubleshooting
Note :
The Windows Vista setup can be enabled by default with the Windows auto-setup feature that allows installation for a small network of 30 devices or less. The Windows Operating system will provide a prompt that will discover the printers and devices on your home network.
