You must install the HP drivers before you can begin printing your files and documents. Don't worry; we understand that this is a complex task and that folks who have never set up a printer must be concerned about the process. However, we strongly advise against it! To begin your HP printing adventure, go to 123.hp.com/setup and set up your printer.
Depending on the HP printer models you bought, you may need to go through a few steps to have it set up correctly. To complete this setup, please follow the procedures listed below:
● Take the printer out of the box.
● Remove all tapes and protective items from the area.
● Remove the protective tape from the printer control panel.
● The printer should be plugged into one end of the power cord, which should be plugged into a wall socket.
● To turn on the printer, press the power button.
● Select the language, time zone, and geographic location that you prefer.
● Fill the toner and ink cartridges as required.
● Place the paper tray in place and fill it with enough paper.
● Go to 123.hp.com/setup for more details.
● You can download and install the HP printer driver.
● Install HP printing assistant software as well for a smooth and easy printing experience.
● Enjoy printing with your new HP printer once it's been installed.
Follow the steps below to download the HP driver:
● Go to 123.hp.com/setup, type in your printer model name and number, and then start searching.
● Click Download once you've found a compatible HP driver.
● Now save the Driver files to your computer and finish the setup by following the on-screen directions.
Once you downloaded the HP printer setup successfully from the official page of Hp setup 123.hp.com/setup, follow the below-given steps to get your HP printer installed.
1. For Windows 8.1, open download files and look for 123.hp.com/setup printer setup software, then follow the on-screen directions to finish the installation procedure.
2. While using Windows 8: To install the HP printer driver for Windows 8, open the download files folder, search for the downloaded file, and then begin the installation process.
3. For Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, follow these steps: To install the printer drivers for all three operating systems, go to the Start menu and type hp printer software into the search box.
● USB cable connections are provided for connecting USB or Ethernet cables to your computer or network router.
● One built-in Ethernet port connects the majority of the machines to a wired network.
● USB and Ethernet cables are not the same as the ones used to connect your phone.
● Plug one end of the USB connection into your printer and the other into your computer.
● Now, install the HP printer driver software by following the on-screen directions.
To begin, make sure you have an Ethernet cable compatible with your printer model.
● Make sure you pick Wired Network or Ethernet as the connection type during the installation.
● As a result, you'll require a network router.
● If the router does not have any free ports, a switch or hub with available Ethernet ports is necessary.
● Connect the printer and router to the Ethernet ports.
● The connection between your printer and the network router will be established as a result of this.
Users can print wirelessly from a Smartphone, Android, Apple, tablet, computer, MacBook, and other wireless-enabled devices with HP wireless direct.
You can control your wireless connection to the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard setting in your printer.
● On the printer's control panel, tap the Wireless icon.
● Then, next to the printer's settings, click the button.
● By scrolling through the Wireless Setup Wizard, click OK. The printer Wizard will now look for available networks.
● Select your network by clicking on its name. If the network name does not appear in the list, manually input it and connect it.
● Enter the WEP or WPA key by scrolling down.
● To confirm, click OK. Your printer will now be linked to the internet.
● Select Network or Wireless from your smart device's menu.
● Select Wireless Setup Wizard from the drop-down menu.
● To connect, you must first input WEP (password).
● Your wireless printer will connect shortly, and you can then print a test report.
● In addition to the WiFi and USB cable methods, the PBS technique allows you to connect your printer directly.
● Hold down the Wireless button on your printer for a few seconds. Wait a few seconds before pressing the WPS button.
● You'll notice that the wifi light is now blinking.
● It will take a few minutes for the printer to establish the connection.
For more HP printer-related queries, go to 123.hp.com/setup.
● Check that all printer cables are correctly connected and that the printer is turned on.
● Go to the computer's "control panel" from the "start" menu if everything is connected and powered up. Select "printers" and double-check that your printer is set to default.
● If everything in the control panel appears to be in order, right-click on your printer icon and choose "properties."
● Make sure the relevant port is ticked off in the "details" or "port" tab.
● Then, double-click on the printer icon to get a list of current print jobs in the queue. Remove all documents from the printer and try again.
● If your printer is connected via USB, try connecting it to additional USB ports.