How To Installing and Using the Windows Built-in Print Driver?

Windows contains built-in print drivers for many types of printers. These drivers support basic printer functionality for most print jobs.

Step 1: Set Windows Update to automatically download driver software

  • Confirm that your computer is set to automatically download driver software.

  • In Windows, search for and open Change device installation settings.

  • In the Device Installation Settings window, select the Yes option, and then click Save Changes.

Step 2: Connect your printer to the computer

  • Connect your printer to the computer before starting the 123.hp.com/setup driver installation.

  • USB connection to your computer

  • Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to your network

  • Wired connection to your network

Step 3: Install the print driver with the Add a Printer wizard

  • Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to install the built-in print driver.

  • Wireless or wired network connection (Windows 10, 8)

  • Wireless or wired network connection (Windows 7, Vista)

  • USB connection (Windows 10, 8)

  • USB connection (Windows 7, Vista)

Step 4: Print document

  • Print to make sure that your printer is working.

  • If you can print, the print driver installed and is working.

  • If you cannot print, continue to the frequently asked questions for help.

Step 5: Scan a document (if supported)

  • Scan a document to make sure the scanner is working.

  • If you can scan, the built-in driver installed and is working.

  • If you cannot scan, continue to the frequently asked questions for help.