For the full operation of any devices connected to a computer, special software is required - drivers, which are a set of specific system files. In this article, we will download and install Packages for the HP LaserJet P1505 printer.
Download and install Driver for HP LaserJet P1505
There are several ways to carry out this operation. You can visit the official support site, use specialized programs or contact the instruments built into the system.Method 1: Official website
The files are required for installation on the appropriate page of the official Hewlett-Packard support site.
Go to the download page
- The definition of the OS installed on our computer is automatically. In the event that this is done incorrectly or requires a driver for another version of the system, click on the "Change" link.
- Using drop-down lists, choose the necessary edition and confirm the intention by the button specified in the screenshot.
Please note that only the basic print driver is available for newer Windows 7 systems.
If you have a "seven" or older OS installed, a full-featured software will be present in the list, similar to what is supplied on the disk along with the printer.
Next, we will figure it out how to install each of these packages, but first you need to download the installer to your PC. To do this, press the corresponding button and wait for the completion of the process.
Full-featured by
- We launch the downloaded file by double click and select the model of our printer in the starting window (HP LaserJet P1500 Series).
- We define the method of connecting the printer - USB or network ("Network").
- Next, click "Begin Setup".
- Click the "Play" button (triangle in the lower right corner).
- We are waiting for the completion of the operation. The installer will require some actions to prepare the device to work and re-press the "Play" button.
- After all the steps are passed, click "Install Printer Software".
- In the window that opens, click "Next".
- We accept the terms of the license agreement.
- Repeat the printer model in the list represented.
- Click "Next".
- Now you need to connect the device to the computer, after which the "Master" will complete the driver installation. Before doing this, carefully read the warning indicated on the screenshot.
Basic Print Driver
- After starting the installer, we accept the license conditions by setting the check box (see Screenshot), and click "Next".
- We connect the device to the PC and wait for the completion of the "Masters" work.
Method 2: Brand Program
Hewlett-Packard has a corporate software for installing and updating drivers produced by their devices with the name HP Support Assistant. You can download it all from the same official site.
Download program
- Click twice through the downloaded file and click "Next".
- We agree with the terms of licensing.
- Run the system check function for the availability of connected devices and drivers.
- We are waiting for the completion of this procedure.
- Select the appropriate position in the list and click on the update button.
- Next, mark the required files and start the process. After completing it, the entire device will be ready to work.
Method 3: third-party programs
On the open spaces of the global network, you can find tools that allow you to keep drivers up to date, as well as install software for new devices. One of these programs is DRIVERPACK Solution. How to use them to solve our today's task, you can read in the article below.
Read more: How to update drivers on your computer using DriverPack Solution
Method 4: Equipment ID
The identifier (ID) is a unique number or code that is assigned to all devices connected to the computer. With it, you can search for the necessary drivers on special sites on the network. HP LaserJet P1505 is like this:
USBPRINT \ Vid_03F0 & PID_4017
Read more: Search for hardware drivers
Method 5: System Tools
In the Windows Operating Systems, there is a built-in storage containing drivers for various devices, including printers. Below we present ways to access this medium for different versions of Windows.
Windows 10.
- Open the system context menu by right click on the "Start" button and select the Device Manager item.
- Press any branch in the "Manager" window, after which you open the "Action" menu and run the "Installation Installation Wizard" ("Install an old device" item).
- Click "Next".
- Select the manual installation of the equipment from the list.
- We are looking for "Printers".
- We leave the default port and go further.
- Left click on the name of the HP manufacturer, and on the right we are looking for our model. If it is not in the list, you update the repository by clicking the Windows Update Center button. After a short expectation, the system "will pull out" data from Microsoft servers.
- We assign some name to the printer or leave the "master" that offers.
- Next, perform the general access configuration, if required, after which we click "Next".
- In the final window, you can try printing the page and finish the installation using the "Finish" button.
Windows 8 and 7
The difference in the actions for these versions of the OS from the "Dozens" consists only in the method of access to the "device dispatcher". In order to get to this snap, you need to call the "Run" string with the Win + R keys and command
Devmgmt.msc.
Windows XP.
Win XP repository does not contain a suitable driver package. If you have this system installed, use one of the previous ways.
Conclusion
When working with drivers, you must comply with two rules. First - use only those packets that are intended solely for your device. Second - Do not download files from suspicious sites or file sharing, especially if they are offered to accept SMS or pay in other way. Use only official sites or resources offered by Lumpics.