Driver Options

Check HP's website for a driver (automatic check)

Specify a driver file to install

Select a driver from a list of drivers this PC knows about

In order for your printer (or All-in-One device) to receive the correct data format from your PC, you need to install a printer driver. This screen offers you three different options to find and install that driver:

Some general rules:

Note: HP strongly recommends finding the correct driver that was specifically designed for your printer model. However, the last 2 options offer you the option to install and use any driver, even a driver for a different type of printer. If you do, this might cause problems with the way your documents will look. Not all printer drivers are compatible with each other. It might even cause printer errors.


For more information:

Printing an HP Jetdirect test page

Glossary of Network Printing Terms