Printer Driver for HP LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw

[Forson7]

I received Fatal Error message about 10 times when I tried to download the driver for LaserJet Pro 200M251nw printer on my Laptop

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Forson7,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

If you're receiving a fatal error when attempting to download or install the driver for your HP LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Download the Correct Driver

Ensure that you're downloading the correct driver for your operating system from the HP Support website:

1. Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.Enter "LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw" in the search bar.
2. Select your operating system from the drop-down menu.Download the latest driver for your printer.

2. Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor

HP provides a tool called HP Print and Scan Doctor that can help diagnose and fix many printing and scanning issues:

1. Download and install the HP Print and Scan Doctor.Run the tool and follow the on-screen instructions to diagnose and fix the problem.

3. Clear Previous Driver Installations

Sometimes, remnants of previous driver installations can cause issues:

1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.Look for any HP printer software and uninstall it.Restart your computer.

4. Disable Antivirus and Firewall Temporarily

Antivirus software or firewall settings can sometimes interfere with the installation process:

1. Temporarily disable your antivirus software and firewall.Attempt to install the driver again.Re-enable your antivirus software and firewall after the installation is complete.

5. Run the Installer as Administrator

Running the installer with administrative privileges can sometimes bypass certain restrictions:

1. Right-click on the driver installer file.Select "Run as administrator".
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. Use the Built-in Windows Printer Driver

Windows may have a built-in driver that can work with your printer:

1. Connect your printer to your computer via USB or ensure it is connected to the same network.
2. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.Click on "Add a printer".
3. Select your printer from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

7. Check for Windows Updates

Ensure your operating system is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues:

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
2. Check for updates and install any that are available.Restart your computer if updates were installed.

8. Extract and Install Manually

If the executable installer fails, you can try extracting the driver files and installing them manually:

1. Download the driver file.Use a file extraction tool (like 7-Zip or WinRAR) to extract the contents of the installer.
2. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.Click on "Add a printer" and choose "Add a local printer".
3. Select "Use an existing port" and choose the appropriate port.
4. Click "Have Disk" and browse to the location where you extracted the driver files.
5. Select the .inf file and complete the installation.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support