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How to reinstall HP printer without disk?

How do I install HP printer on my new Windows 10 computer? It was on my old computer and now I want to install it on my new computer. Unfortunately I have mislaid the installation disk. Can it be done relatively easily? The printer is a few years old but still works okay. Thanks for any help.

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  • You just search online, and HP will have the install software available to download.
  • POPPYOSCAR
    POPPYOSCAR Posts: 14,902 Forumite
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    You just search online, and HP will have the install software available to download.


    Yes this.

    My HP printer would not work on my new laptop so I had to download the online service.

    It plays up sometimes but the HP diagnosis download usually sorts problems out.
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Download from the Support section of the HP website. They have tools for searching by model number, series, etc.
  • cacti
    cacti Posts: 170 Forumite
    Thanks everyone. It works perfectly.
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,451 Forumite
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    To others in this situation.
    I've installed a Canon i560, HP Laserjet 1320 and an HP Laserjet 1505n for myself and never needed to go to the manufacturers site.
    Windows 10 had found the drivers in each case.

    At Christmas, I connected an Epson Color Stylus 680 dating from 2000 to a new Windows 10 machine using usb, Win 10 installed the printer within seconds with no input from me.

    Don't be afraid to try it.:)
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • DoaM
    DoaM Posts: 11,863 Forumite
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    When checking the HP website for installation software, look closely. You'll likely find that there's the all-inclusive bloatware software prominently featured, and less obvious there'll be the driver-only package that only installs what's actually needed. :)
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