Have recently bought Office Jet Pro 8120e trying to link it to my laptop

[Phil9QB]

My laptop says driver unavailable

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Phil9QB 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If your HP OfficeJet Pro 8120e is showing "driver unavailable" when trying to connect to your laptop, here are steps to resolve the issue:

1. Check Connection

• Wired or Wireless: Ensure your printer is connected properly, either via USB or over your Wi-Fi network.

2. Install HP Smart App

Download HP Smart:

• Go to the Microsoft Store or HP's website and download the HP Smart app.

Setup Printer:

• Open the HP Smart app and follow the prompts to add your printer. This will help install the necessary drivers automatically.

3. Download Drivers Manually

Visit HP Support:

• Go to the HP Support website.

Find Your Printer:

• Enter "OfficeJet Pro 8120e" in the search bar and select your printer model.

Download Drivers:

• Go to the "Software and Drivers" section and download the latest drivers for your operating system.

Install the Drivers:

• Run the downloaded driver installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

4. Update Windows

• Ensure your Windows operating system is up to date:
  • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.

5. Use Device Manager

Open Device Manager:

• Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.

Locate Your Printer:

• Look for your printer under "Printers" or "Other devices".

Update Driver:

• Right-click on your printer and select Update driver. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.

6. Restart Everything

• Restart both your printer and laptop after completing the above steps. Sometimes a reboot can resolve connectivity issues.

7. Set as Default Printer

• After installing the drivers, go to Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners. Make sure your OfficeJet Pro 8120e is set as the default printer.

8. Check Firewall and Antivirus

• Sometimes, security software can block printer connections. Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus to see if it resolves the issue.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support