Printer setup and driver for hp laserjet 1000 series printer

[NEMATOLOGY]

need help with setup the printer and its driver

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @NEMATOLOGY,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

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

I understand you are trying to set up an HP LaserJet 1000 series printer on Windows 7 (32-bit) can be a bit tricky since this printer model is quite old and may not have direct support for newer operating systems. However, you can still set it up by following these steps:
 

Step 1: Download the Printer Driver

HP does not provide an official driver for the LaserJet 1000 series on Windows 7. Instead, you'll need to use a workaround by installing a generic driver.

1. Download the Universal Print Driver (UPD):
   • Go to the HP Universal Print Driver page.
   • Choose the PCL5 version, which is more likely to be compatible with older printers.
   • Download the "HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL5 (32-bit)" version.

Step 2: Install the Driver

Install the Driver:

• Run the downloaded driver file.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the files.
• The installer will start; choose "Traditional Mode" if prompted.

Add the Printer:

• Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
• Click Add a printer.
• Select Add a local printer.
• Choose Use an existing port and select LPT1: (Printer Port) (or the appropriate port if connected via USB).
• Click Next.
• When prompted to install the printer driver, click Have Disk... and navigate to the folder where you extracted the Universal Print Driver files.
• Select the .inf file that matches your printer model and click Open.
• Follow the rest of the installation prompts.

Step 3: Test the Printer

1. Test Print:
   • Once the installation is complete, try printing a test page.
   • Go to Devices and Printers, right-click on your printer, and select Printer Properties.
   • Click Print Test Page to ensure that everything is working correctly.

Troubleshooting Tips

• USB Connection: If the printer is connected via USB, make sure that the USB port is working and that the cable is in good condition.
• Compatibility Mode: If you encounter issues, try running the driver setup file in Windows XP Compatibility Mode. Right-click the setup file > Properties > Compatibility tab > Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3).

Refer to this document: HP Laser 1000 Printer series User manual

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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[NEMATOLOGY]

I have followed all the steps you mentioned, but I am not being able to find the .inf file that matches with my laserjet 1000 series printer. Your suggestion and help will be appreciated. Thank you. Waiting for your response. 

[A_Gayathri]

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