For better compatibility and additional features, use the HP Universal Print Driver (PCL6).

Ensure your computer has an active, stable internet connection. Step 2: Trigger Windows Update Detection Press the to open the Settings menu. Click on Update & Security . Select Windows Update from the left sidebar. Click the Check for updates button.

Choose the port your printer is plugged into. For a standard setup, select and click Next.

If you own an and have recently upgraded to Windows 10 (or are facing issues after a Windows update), you may have noticed that HP no longer provides official drivers for this legacy model. However, you can still get the printer working using built-in Windows drivers or compatible alternatives.

Windows 10 has a built-in driver library that often contains legacy drivers.

If it doesn't appear, click and follow the prompts to install it manually.

Users who still possess the original installation disk or have downloaded the legacy can bypass Windows 10 deployment blocks by leveraging Compatibility Mode. Right-click the old setup .exe file and select Properties . Navigate to the Compatibility tab.

Click on (ensure your View By option is set to Large Icons). Click Add a printer located in the top toolbar.

Choose the and click Next. Click Windows Update to refresh the list of drivers.

Choose , then hit Next .