windows 10HP1018 l;aserjet Windows 10

[GGGizmo]

Windows 10 recognises and seems to install the printer. The printer is visible in configuration but not in printerlist.

Tried all described methods: searching, manual usb, and so on but no success.

The HP  print and scan doctor program sees the printer but shows  that the drivers are not installed en sends me to

hp support  that supplies no drives but refers to Windows installing them automatically.the doctor program stops there

so I am back at where I started.

Is there a solution? It is a waste to discard a good, maybe older  printer with  filled cartridge.

It 

[The_Fossette]

@GGGizmo,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.

Please follow the steps in the below article to install the Windows built-in drivers for your printer.

https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c01796879

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!

Cheers!

[GGGizmo]

Thank you for your answer but this answer is exact as HP suggests and Windows refers to as a solution 

"add a printer"

So this is neverending, running around in circles procedure.

If the laserjet 1018 is no longer supported by  neither HP nor Windows I would like to know and

take steps. The same goes for Linux  and the HP printer app in the Chromestore for Chromebooks. 

If laserjet 1018 

[The_Fossette · Accepted solution]

@GGGizmo,

It is great to have you back and your patience is greatly appreciated.

There is no full feature software available for your printer. I recommend you try installing the alternate driver and check if it helps.

1. Make sure that the USB cable is not connected to the printer. If the USB cable is connected to the printer, disconnect it.

2. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.

3. Right-click the Start button () in the lower left corner of the screen, click Search, and then type Devices and Printers.

4. Click Devices and Printers.

5. Click Add a printer. The Add Printer window opens.

6. Click The printer that I want isn't listed.

7. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings, and then click Next.

8. Select Use an existing port, and then click the Use an existing port drop-down list, select LPT1: (Printer Port). Click Next.

9. Click the Windows Update button to see the HP print driver. This might take a few minutes.

10. Under Manufacturer in the Install the printer driver window, click HP.

11. Under Printers, select any HP Laserjet 1000 series as the alternate driver for your printer, and then click Next.

12. In the Printer name text box, the printer's name displays. Click Next. The print driver starts the installation process. When the installation is complete, a message displays on the computer stating that the printer was added successfully.

13. Click the box to Set as the default printer, and then click Finish.

14. Connect the USB cable to the printer, and connect the USB cable to the computer. A Device driver software was not successfully installed window opens.

15. Click Close to close the window.

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!

Cheers!

[GGGizmo]

The HP 1018 works with solution. Thank you very much

[The_Fossette]

@GGGizmo,

Perfect, I am really glad to hear that! 

If any other questions arise, please feel free to write back to me.

Good day! Take care 🙂

Cheers!