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Does HP LaserJet 1012 work with Windows 7?

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Does HP LaserJet 1012 work with Windows 7?

The HP LaserJet 1012 does not have a Windows 7 driver. The Windows Vista driver for the LaserJet 1012 should work, or the Windows 7 LaserJet 1015 driver. The LaserJet 1015 driver should work.

How old is HP 1012?

Product information

Product Dimensions 14 x 12 x 14 inches
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available September 14, 2003
Manufacturer Hewlett Packard
Language English

How do you fix an unsupported personality PCL?

Instead, I get a page that says “Unsupported Personality: PCL”. How do I fix this?…If so, switch Drake to GDI.

  1. Go to Setup > Printing > Printer Setup > F8 tab.
  2. Select the problem printer from the drop list.
  3. Select Alternate Print Method (GDI).
  4. Click Update to save the print method selection.

How do I install HP LaserJet 1012 on Windows 8?

Installing HP LaserJet 1012 on Windows 8

  1. Plug in the HP LaserJet 1012 via USB cable.
  2. Download the Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit) driver for the HP LaserJet 1012.
  3. Extract the ZIP archive and make a note of the location on your hard drive.
  4. Hit Control-Q to launch the search charm and type in “Devices and Printers”

How do I add a DOT4 port in Windows 10?

Configure the installed driver by changing the port from parallel to a DOT4 port.

  1. In the Devices and Printers window, right-click the name of the printer and then click Printer Properties.
  2. Click the Ports tab.
  3. Click the drop down menu, and then change the port from LPT1 to USB or DOT4.
  4. Click OK.

How do I connect my HP LaserJet 1010 to Windows 7?

Select “Control Panel.” Click on “Devices and Printers.” Click on “Add a Printer.” This is found on the upper-left corner of the window. Choose “Add a Local Printer.” Click on “Next” to proceed. Select “Use an existing port.” A drop-down list will show; select “DOT4_001” from the options.

Will an HP 1012 printer work with Windows 10?

HP Laserjet 1010 and Laserjet 1012 series printers are not supported in Windows 10. However, the HP Laserjet 3055 PCL5 driver does seem to work. At the Install the printer driver screen, select HP as manufacturer, then select Windows Update, so Windows gets ALL of the drivers.

Is HP 1012 a color printer?

The latest driver and manual are available online from the manufacturer’s website. All printers have been tested and perform like new….HP LaserJet 1012 Laser Printer.

Printing Technology Monochrome
Color Dark Gray/Light Gray
Printer Output 150
Print media Envelopes, Paper (plain), Transparencies, Labels
Resolution 1200 x 1200 DPI

Why does my printer print unsupported personality?

This error condition occurs by design when an attempt to print with a PCL5e or PCL6 printer driver occurs and is NOT a bug within the product software. Install the correct HP LaserJet Host-Based Printer Driver or the HP LaserJet printing system software for the product.

How do I install a printer on Windows 7?

Install a LOCAL Printer (Windows 7)

  1. Installing Manualy. Click the START button and select DEVICES AND PRINTERS.
  2. Setting up. Select “Add a Printer”
  3. Local. Select “Add a Local Printer”
  4. Port. Choose to “Use an Existing Port”, and leave as default “LPT1: (Printer Port)”
  5. Update.
  6. Name it!
  7. Test and Finish!

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