Let's try to do a root uninstall and reinstall of the software:

HP Instant to the HP Support Community.

Business PCs, Workstations and Point of Sale Systems.

Printer Wireless, Networking & Internet.

DesignJet, Large Format Printers & Digital Press.Printing Errors or Lights & Stuck Print Jobs.

Notebook Hardware and Upgrade Questions.

If you're having a problem with printer connectivity in Windows, go to Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows. If you are having a problem changing your printer 'offline' status, go to Troubleshooting offline printer problems. Select Next, select Finish, and follow the instructions to add your driver.įollow the instructions in the section above to remove and reinstall the printer.įind out how to install a printer in Windows.įind out how to set up a default printer in Windows.įind out how to view the print queue in Windows. On the left, select your printer manufacturer, and on the right, select your printer driver. Select your device’s architecture, and then select Next. If you don’t see your printer listed, select Add, and in the Welcome to the Add Printer Driver Wizard, select Next. Select the Drivers tab, and see if your printer is listed. Scroll down to Related Settings and select Print server properties. If you double-click the installation file and nothing happens, follow these steps: Wait for your device to find nearby printers, select the one you want, and then select Add device. Under Printers & scanners, find the printer, select it, and then select Remove device.Īfter removing your printer, add it back by selecting Add a printer or scanner. Select Start, then select Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.

Then follow these steps to remove and reinstall the printer. After you download them, double-click (or double-tap) the file to begin installing it. Locate and download the latest driver for your printer model, then follow the installation instructions on the manufacturer’s website.

Some support sites let you search for your printer model number directly. To find it, search the internet for the name of your printer manufacturer plus the word “support,” such as “HP support.”ĭriver updates are often available in the “Drivers” section of a printer manufacturer’s website. Check your printer manufacturer’s support site.

Hp printer installation