Getting my P1006 printer connected

[Howard923]

I bought a new laptop and can't get my P1006 printer to connect

[Raj_05]

Hi @Howard923,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

To connect your HP LaserJet P1006 printer to your new laptop, follow these steps.

Connect the Printer: Make sure your printer is powered on and connected to your laptop via USB cable. Ensure the USB cable is securely plugged into both the printer and the laptop.

Install Printer Drivers:

• Automatic Driver Installation (Windows): Sometimes, Windows can automatically install basic drivers for your printer. Connect your printer and check if Windows detects and installs it.
• Manual Driver Installation (Windows/Mac):
  • Visit the HP support website (HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads) and enter your printer model (P1006).
  • Download the latest drivers for your printer compatible with your laptop's operating system (Windows or macOS).
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. Typically, this involves running the downloaded driver file and following the setup wizard.

Set as Default Printer (Optional):

• After installing the drivers, set your HP LaserJet P1006 as the default printer on your laptop:
  • On Windows: Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners, select your printer, and click "Set as default".
  • On macOS: Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners, select your printer, and click "Set Default Printer".

Test Printing: Once installed, print a test page to ensure that the printer is working correctly with your new laptop.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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