The LaserJet 3055 multifunction device from HP for correct interaction with the operating system requires compatible drivers on a computer. Their installation can be made in one of the five available methods. Each variant differs in the algorithm of action and is suitable in different situations. Let's consider in order to consider them all so that you can decide on the best and already go to the execution of instructions.
Download drivers for HP LaserJet 3055
All methods present in this article have different efficiency and complexity. We tried to choose the most optimal sequence. First of all, we will analyze the most effective and ending the least in demand.Method 1: The official resource of the developer
HP is one of the largest laptop production companies and different periphery. It is logical that such a corporation should have an official website where users will be able to find all the necessary information that concerns products. In this case, we are more interested in the support section where links to download the most recent drivers. You need to perform these actions:
Go to the official HP Support Page
- Open the HP Main Page, where you hover the mouse over "Support" and select "Programs and Drivers".
- Next, determine the product to continue work. In our case, the "printer" is specified.
- Enter the name of your product to a special line and go to the appropriate search result.
- Make sure the version and discharge of the operating system was defined correctly. If this is not the case, specify this option yourself.
- Expand the section "Driver-Universal Print Driver" to access the download links.
- Choose the latest or stable version, then click on "Download".
- Wait until the download is completed and open the installer.
- Unpack the contents at any convenient place on the PC.
- In the installation wizard that opens, accept the license agreement and go further.
- Select the installation mode that you consider the most suitable.
- Follow the instructions specified in the Installer program and wait for the process.
Method 2: Support Assistant utility
As mentioned above, HP is a fairly large manufacturer of various equipment. To make users it easier to work with products, the developers have created a special auxiliary utility. It independently finds and downloads software updates, including printers and MFPs. Installation of the utility and driver search is happening:
Download HP Support Assistant
- Open the downloads page of the auxiliary utility and press the specified button to save the installer.
- Run the installer and go further.
- Carefully read the terms of the license agreement, after which accept them, noting the point of the appropriate item.
- After the installation is complete, the Caliper Assistant will start automatically. You can immediately go to search by by clicking on "Check availability of updates and messages".
- Expect while scanning and downloading files will be completed.
- In the MFP section, go to "Updates".
- Select those components to be installed and click on "Download and Install".
Now you can roll or close the utility, the equipment is ready for printing.
Method 3: Auxiliary Software
Many users know about the existence of special programs, the main functionality of which is focused on scanning PC and finding files to embedded and connected equipment. Most of the representatives of such software work correctly and with MFP. You can find their list in another article by reference below.
Read more: The best programs for installing drivers
We recommend using Driverpack Solution or Drivermax. Links to guides are available below, in which the search and installation process of drivers to various devices in these programs is described in detail.
Read more:
How to update drivers on a computer using DriverPack Solution
Search and installation of drivers in the Drivermax program
Method 4: ID Multifunction Equipment
If you connect the HP LaserJet 3055 to the computer and go to "Device Manager", there you will find the identifier of this MFP. It is unique and serves to interact with the OS. ID has this kind:
USBPRINT \ Hewlett-Packardhp_Laad1e
Thanks to this code through special online services, you can find suitable drivers. Deployed instructions on this topic can be found below.
Read more: Search for hardware drivers
Method 5: Built-in Windows Tool
We decided to disassemble this method to the last place, since it will be the most efficient as possible if the MFP was not detected automatically. You need to perform the following steps through the standard Windows tool to install the equipment:
- Through the "Start" or "Control Panel" menu, go to "Devices and Printers".
- On the top panel, click on "Installing the Printer".
- HP LaserJet 3055 is a local printer.
- Use the current port or add a new one if necessary.
- In the displayed list, select the manufacturer and model, and then click "Next".
- Set the device name or leave the string unchanged.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Provide sharing a printer or leave a point near the "No sharing to this printer" item.
- You can use this default device, as well as in this window, the test print mode is started, which will allow you to check the correctness of the periphery.
On this, our article comes to an end. We tried to describe each possible way to install files to the MFP HP LaserJet 3055. We hope you managed to choose the most convenient method for myself and the whole process was successful.