Any device, and including the HP LaserJet P1006 printer, simply need drivers, because without them the system will not be able to define the connected equipment, and you, accordingly, you cannot work with it. Let's look at how to choose the software for the specified device.
We are looking for software for HP LaserJet P1006
There are several ways to find the software for the specified printer. Let us consider in more detail the most popular and effective of them.Method 1: Official website
For whatever the device, you are not looking for the driver, first of all, go to the official website. It is there, with a probability of 99%, you will find all the necessary software.
- So, go to the official Internet resource HP.
- Now in the header of the page, find the "Support" item and hover over it with the mouse - the menu will appear in which you will see the "Programs and Drivers" button. Click on it.
- In the next window, you will see the search field in which you want to specify the printer model - HP LaserJet P1006 in our case. Then click on the "Search" button to the right.
- The Technical Support page of the product opens. You do not need to specify your operating system, as it will be determined automatically. But if it takes it, you can change it by clicking on the appropriate button. Then slightly lower the Driver tab and the Basic Driver tab. Here you will find the software you need for the printer. Download it by clicking on the "Download" button.
- Installer boot will begin. As soon as the download is completed, run the driver installation by double click on the executable file. After the extraction process, the window will open where you will be asked to familiarize yourself with the terms of the license agreement, as well as accept it. Check the Checkbox checkbox and click "Next" to continue.
Attention!
At this stage, make sure that the printer is connected to the computer. Otherwise, the installation will be suspended until the device is detected by the system.
- Now just wait for the installation process and you can use HP LaserJet P1006.
Method 2: Additional software
You probably know that there are a lot of programs that can automatically determine all the device connected to the computer, which need to be updated / installing drivers. The advantage of this method is that it is universal and does not require a user of any special knowledge. If you decide to use this method, but do not know which program to choose, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the review of the most popular products of this kind. You can find it on our website, following the link below:
Read more: Selection of software for installation of drivers
Pay attention to DriverPack Solution. This is one of the most convenient programs for updating drivers, and besides, it is completely free. The key feature is the ability to work without connecting to the Internet, which can often help out the user. You can also use the online version, if you do not want to install third-party software. Several earlier we published an exhaustive material, which described all aspects of working with Driverpak:
Lesson: How to install drivers on a laptop using DriverPack Solution
Method 3: Search through the identifier
Quite often you can find drivers for the unique identification code of the device. You only need to connect the printer to the computer and in the Device Manager in the "Properties" of the equipment to see its id. But for your convenience, we picked up the necessary values in advance:
USBPRINT \ Hewlett-Packardhp_laf37A
USBPRINT \ Vid_03F0 & PID_4017
Now use ID data on any Internet resource that specializes in finding drivers, including the identifier. Download the latest version of software for your operating system and install. This topic on our site is dedicated to the lesson with which you can read by following the link below:
Lesson: Search for drivers for equipment identifier
Method 4: standard system systems
The last way that for some reason is used quite rarely - installation of drivers only with Windows tools.
- Open the "Control Panel" any convenient method for you.
- Then find the "Equipment and Sound" section and click on "View devices and printers" item.
- Here you will see two tabs: "Printers" and "Devices". If there is no printer in the first paragraph, then click on the "Adding Printer" button at the top of the window.
- The process of scanning the system will begin, during which all equipment connected to the computer must be detected. If in the list of devices, you will see your printer - click on it to start downloading and installing drivers. Otherwise, click on the link at the bottom of the window "The required printer is missing in the list".
- Then check the Checkbox "Add Local Printer" and click "Next" to go to the next step.
- Then, using the drop-down menu, specify which port is connected through the printer. You can also add port yourself if necessary. Click "Next" again.
- At this stage, choose our printer from the available list of devices. To start in the left part, specify the manufacturer's company - HP, and rightly find the device model - HP LaserJet P1006. Then go to the next step.
- Now it remains only to specify the name of the printer and the installation of drivers will begin.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in choosing the drivers for HP LaserJet P1006. We hope we were able to help you determine which method to use. In case you have any questions - ask them in the comments and we will reply to you as soon as possible.