Installing the Printer Driver
To control the printer, as for any other "hardware" device, you need to install a program on your PC or laptop, or rather a driver. Each printer model needs a different driver. True, Samsung and HP have created a universal print driver for their line of printers and MFPs.
So, in order to install a printer driver on a computer or laptop, you first need to download it from the manufacturer's website or download it from the disk supplied with the printer.
The driver must be compatible with your printer or mfp model and operating system. So, for example, a printer driver created under Windows XP x32 will not work under Windows XP x64. True, there are also universal drivers that will be compatible both there and there.
There are several ways to install the driver. Let's consider them.
Automatic for Windows XP.
After downloading the driver to the PC, run the executable file (setup.exe, autorun.exe) from the driver directory. DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER to the PC. Then follow the instructions of the installation wizard. At a certain stage, he will ask you to connect the printer to the PC. The Windows Installer will automatically search for devices. In some cases, it needs to be canceled in order for the driver program to complete the installation itself.
Manual mode for Windows XP
Press START-CONTROL PANEL - PRINTERS AND FAXES and press Printer Installation
Follow the instructions of the installation wizard
At this stage, you need to abandon the automatic installation and put the choice in the "install from a specified location" 
Now you need to click on the "browse" button and specify the location where you unpacked the archive and the driver. Usually there should be a file with the extension "INF" in this folder 
When the path to the driver file is specified, click "OK" and then "Next" 
Next, the driver will be installed. It will take some time. Wait.
Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 10 - Generic PCL6 driver - recommend
Also the driver is suitable for servers Windows 2008/2012/2016
Size: 15.8 MB -x32 and 17.8 MB - x64
Bit depth: 32/64
The official HP website has a list of devices that can be configured using this program.
Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 2008/2012/2016 - PCL5
Bit depth: 32/64
Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 10/2008/2012/2016 - PostScript
Size: 17 MB -x32 and 19 MB - x64
Bit depth: 32/64
Windows XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 / 10/2012 - USB (DOT4)
Size: 1 MB - x32 and 1.5 MB - x64
Bit depth: 32/64
Installing PCL6 Software
In order to install software for a specific HP printer, you must first find this driver on the Internet, and only then make the settings in the system. But HP has made a program that allows you to configure many models of printers and MFPs with one utility. First of all, you need to download the universal HP driver from the links above. Open the downloaded file in the downloads folder and run it by double-clicking the left mouse button.
The archiver window will open, which will offer you to select a folder where you can unzip temporary files that are necessary for the installation wizard. You can change the directory by pressing the "Browse" button. Then select the "Unzip" button.
The HP driver installer welcome screen will open. At the first stage, you will be asked to read the text of the license agreement, which describes the company's rights to equipment and programs. If you agree with all the points, then click "Yes".
Next, a search will begin for the device that is connected to the computer (at the moment you need to make connections between the printer or MFP to the computer), and the program will install it. You can terminate the program by pressing the "Finish" button. You can then use the printer or, if necessary, install additional drivers.
The installer may prompt you to find a printer on your computer if it does not find it - this usually happens with older printers. In order to take advantage of this, check the box opposite the first option. Click "Next".
You can also install the driver without programs:
The HP Universal Print Driver, or simply UPD (Universal Print Driver), has been designed to greatly simplify the print setup in a business environment, such as an office environment, where several printer models might otherwise be required and therefore several different drivers. The hp universal driver also differs in that it has simplified management. Such software for printing office equipment will suit those users who are looking for a driver without installing additional software.
The HP Universal Printer Driver is a standalone driver that is capable of providing print support to a wide range of hp laserjet printer models in windows 7, 8, 10, and other versions. This, in turn, greatly simplifies the task associated with IT support and the work of system administrators.
It should be added that the hp generic printer driver is identified by the name that is appended to the end of the name, for example, PostScript, PCL5, PCL6. You can clarify this point by reading the technical specifications of your device.
The installed HP UPD has basic functionality, which includes the ability to configure all the necessary configuration parameters in automatic mode. In turn, this allows the interface of such software to change in order to reflect all the capabilities of the printing device that are supported by it. The options are automatically configured using a bi-directional connection. It, in turn, is installed between office equipment and UPD. This connection is established, as a rule, by direct connection to USB or over the network.
If you are planning to install this driver, please take into account that the so-called printer will be selected by default as the option for the printer model. basic model. For a successful implementation, you need to download the bidirectional UPD services, and configure the print device correctly. The latter must have a direct and stable connection over the network or to the host.
Briefly about installation
If you are interested in the answer to the question of how to install a generic type driver, then it should be said that during this process you will need to open a new port on the device, which will have an invalid IP address. In this case, the automatic driver configuration will try to connect to the device by its IP address. As a result of this action, the installation process will be completed without any errors. As for the parameters, they will be selected by default. For example, the "Color" tab will not be shown, because UPD setting will not be able to confirm the presence / absence of a color model printer at the specified IP.
PostScript - Driver
If you choose to download this generic driver, please note that it is available for any HP LaserJet device. It is recommended to download it for printing files from graphics programs from Adobe and others. It is able to provide proper support for Postscript fonts as well as the Postscript emulation printing process. Please note, however, that to use such an UPD, your printer must be able to print to PS. You can download it for Windows x32 and x64 of various versions from here:
- upd-ps-x32-6.7.0.2.39.89.exe -;
- upd-ps-x64-6.7.0.2.39.89.exe -.
Version: 6-7-0-39-89
System: Windows 10 / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1
date: March 11, 2019
But you can find out what bit depth the Windows operating system installed on your PC has from.
PCL5 - Driver
This UPD is recommended to be installed when it is necessary to solve standard tasks related to office printing on computers running under Windows. It is compatible with older PCL-enabled LaserJet models. This generic driver comes in handy if you intend to use custom / third-party software solutions for printing, for example, forms, fonts and SAP programs.
- upd-pcl5-x32-6.1.0.20.062.exe -;
- upd-pcl5-x64-6.1.0.20.062.exe -.
Version: 6-1-0-20-062
System
date: November 04, 2015
PCL6 - Driver
This generic driver for HP can be used for printing on all versions of Windows. It has the advantage of being able to provide the best print speed and quality settings. Please note, however, that this UPD may not be fully compatible with third party and custom solutions based on PCL5.
- upd-pcl6-x32-6.7.0.239.89.exe -;
- upd-pcl6-x64-6.7.0.239.89.exe -.
Version: 6-7-0-23-9-89
System: Windows 10 / XP / Vista / 7/8 / 8.1
date: March 11, 2019
In general, UPD or Universal Printer Driver for HP printers is an excellent choice for organizations with dozens of printers installed. The main thing is to choose the best UPD option and make all the necessary settings.
