Windows 7 x64 RC (Build 7100) and HP Laserjet 1012 Driver not working

[dinphoenix]

I just read through all 12 pages of posts for this item.  Unfortunately it appears that not everyone has because the easiest suggested solution to the "can't get my Laserjet 1012 to work with WINDOWS 7" problem (which is real and is very very irritating) works for a while but then fails and/or does not work with some kinds of documents (documents that are "images" which is most new PDFs). 

The solution that is unreliable (works and then doesn't/doesn't work on some kinds of documents) is as follows:  manually press ADD PRINTER, choose DOT4 for the port. For the driver, choose the built in Windows 7 HP Laserjet 3055 PCL5.  

I am still trying to figure out the following more complex solution and would appreciate feedback on whether this one works reliable over time and with PDF documents created with newer versions of ADOBE.

Unzip the driver "lj1010serieshb-vista64.zip" (should be downloadable from HP if you google that filename), then:

1. Control panel / devices: "add a printer" -> "add a local printer" -> "use an existing port:", "USB001 (virtual printer port for USB)"

2. Update printer list by clicking "Windows Update" button

3. Select manufacturer: "HP", printers: "hp laserjet 3055 PCL5 (HP)"

4. Click "have disk..." and open the hpc1015w.inf driver file

5. Select "Hp LaserJet 1012 HB" in the "choose your printer" list that pops up

6. Type a name for this dummy printer (something other than what you want your printer to actually be called). The print drivers are now installed, but they aren't yet associated with the printer hardware.

7. Go to the laserjet 1012 icon sorted under "unspecified" in devices (this is your actual printer, which isn't associated with working drivers yet). Right click -> "properties" -> hardware tab -> "properties" -> driver tab -> "uninstall". The printer should be removed from the devices list.

8. Unplug your printer's usb cable and plug it back in.

9. The printer should pop back up in the "unspecified" list, then the driver should be associated with it automatically and it will move to the "printers" list; it should now be working

Meanwhile, since I wasted a lot of time with this already, I'll use my old computer with the 1012 to print until my 1012 cartridges run out and save up to buy a Samsung ML-2525W or just about any other non-HP printer.  This should not be happening.

[abrooke]

Setting it to DOT4 worked - thanks! I did not even have to change the printer name (I used the 1012 HB) driver and it worked great! Am running current version of Windows 7 home premium.

[phx1]

Would like to hear update from latest post that states the simply resetting to DOT4 works.  It works for a while but the stops working on my WINDOWS 7 computer running same OS. 

[siujackie]

I could not get my 1012 to print with Windows 7 so I did a search and found this post.   It worked like a charm.   Thank you for your post, because it saved me from having to get a new printer.   I love the one I have.

[abrooke]

The fix I described seems to be working so far, although to be honest I've only tested it a few times. Some people have reported that it stops working after awhile, so there's no guarantee it will work for you. If it stops working, I will post a new message here.

[mindlesspumpkin]

There is a workaround. Go to add a printer. When it brings up a list of manufacturers go to Hp

scroll down until you find the line that says

Hp Business Inkjet 3000 PCL5

This is an updated file for the same printer as the HP1012

Install this ; works like a charm , having installed same on my computer also running Win 7

[abrooke]

Thanks - what port should I set this to? Also - how will Windows know this is my Laser printer and not my colour printer? That is, how do I assign the printer I've added to my Laserjet?

[MayteL]

thank you..... this really worked....:womanvery-happy:

[joeruby666]

Thank You so much ! This worked like a charm ! I couldn't get this printer to work on my Vista 64 bit machine, so I switched it to my new Win 7 box, and was able to use it right away, using your advice ! So I'll put my Brother MFC-885CW All-In-One back on the Vista 64 box, which curiously it works on !

[Lumpola]

This worked perfectly for me...

HP Universal Drivers