Steps To Install HP Printer

On this page, we shall see the procedure for How to install HP printer. You can conveniently perform this task on a Windows computer using a USB cable. Now, follow the instructions provided on this page to do the same:

UNBOXING THE PRINTER:

• First, open the printer box.
• Next, check whether all the components, like the printer, the power cable, etc., are present in the box.
• Using both hands, remove the printer carefully out of the box.
• Take out the packing material from the printer.
• If there is any protective tape on the printer, remove that too.

POWERING ON THE PRINTER:

In case you have connected the HP printer and your computer using the USB cable, disconnect it now. You can connect it later when you are prompted to do so during the software installation.

EXTRACTING HP EASY START AND CONNECTING THE USB CABLE:

• On your computer, open the default web browser.
• Navigate to the official setup site of the HP printer.
• On the Install printer software webpage, click on the blue Download button. This action is required to save the HP Easy Start software on your computer.
• Now, open the saved file to extract HP Easy Start and continue with the steps to install your HP printer.
• If you find a Windows prompt at this stage, click on the Continue, Yes, or Run button to permit the software to make changes to your computer.
• Now, take the USB cable and then connect its flat end to the computer.
• You have to connect the square end of this cable to the printer.

RESPONDING TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT:

• On the Agreement screen, review the License Agreement and the other statements.
• Next, select the checkbox beside the I have read and agree to the… statement.
• You can now click on the blue Continue button.
• You have now completed another stage in the procedure for How to install HP printer.

HP EASY START AND CONNECTING:

• The application will now detect the printers that are connected to your computer. It will then display your printer. You can see this on the Printer found screen.
• If you find that the displayed printer is not the one you wish to install, click on the My Printer is Not Shown button.
• Some printer models will not be supported by the HP Easy Start software. So, if your printer is not getting detected, perform the following tasks:
• Navigate to the HP Support website.
• Next, download the appropriate software and drivers for your printer.
• You will now see the Printer found screen. Here, click on the blue Continue button.
• You will find that the printer software extracts and opens automatically.
• You have now successfully finished another stage in the method on How to install HP printer.

FINISHING THE INSTALLATION:

• When you get to the Software Selections screen, you can click on the Customize Software Selections button.
• Now, click on the Next button.
• You just have to read and respond to the rest of the screens in order to set personal preferences and other such information.
• You will soon see the Congratulations! Setup is complete screen. Here, click on the Finish button.
• Now, you will find that the HP Printer Assistant software launches automatically. Once this task is over, your printer will be ready to use.
• You have now successfully finished How to Install HP printer.