- #HP LASERJET 1012 WINDOWS 7 DRIVER 32 BIT HOW TO#
- #HP LASERJET 1012 WINDOWS 7 DRIVER 32 BIT INSTALL#
We recommend unpacking and plugging in the printer first, then running the software.
#HP LASERJET 1012 WINDOWS 7 DRIVER 32 BIT INSTALL#
And confusingly, HP insists that you install its software before putting together the printer, but during installation, the software asks you how the printer is connected to your computer. It would help if HP mentioned somewhere in the documentation the need to disable such background applications during installation. The printer is compatible with most Microsoft Windows programs (98, Me, 2000, XP, and XP 32-bit) and Mac programs (OS 9.1 and higher, OS X 10.1, and 10.2), but Linux users are out of luck.īefore installing the software, though, you'll want to disable any antivirus or firewall software running on your computer Norton AntiVirus crashed the installation process on our Windows XP test machine. The installation CD includes a helpful user guide and a customization utility so that you can set network options and features, such as automatic duplex printing.
#HP LASERJET 1012 WINDOWS 7 DRIVER 32 BIT HOW TO#
There are also printed instructions that clearly illustrate how to put the printer together. The compact LaserJet 1012 (which measures 14.6 inches wide, 9.1 inches deep, and 8.2 inches high and weighs 13 pounds) arrives with a toner/drum cartridge, a printer-media input tray, a printer-priority input tray, and a power cord-that's almost all of the hardware you'll need to get up and running there's no USB cable, so you must purchase that separately. With its small-capacity paper tray and limited RAM, this printer won't survive as an office workhorse, but it is a quality choice for students and families. But beware: background applications can interfere with the LaserJet 1012's software installation, and you'll need to buy your own USB cable and pay above-average per-page costs for printing. And HP packs plenty of useful features for SOHO users, such as double-sided printing and watermarks, into this small and lightweight package. This printer picks up the pace, too, printing at almost 13 pages per minute (ppm) in CNET's tests (HP rates the LaserJet 1012's print speed at a snappy 15ppm). Hewlett-Packard's most affordable laser printer, the $199.99 monochrome LaserJet 1012, is reliable and easy to use, turning out crisp text and graphics.