Before You Start

Before you start the setup, you need to make sure that you have all the required items to setup and connect you HP Printer to you devices. Here is a list of what you should have ready with you.

  1. Power Cable connected to your Printer with a working Power Supply Connection.
  2. Internet Connection to visit 123.hp.com/setup to download HP Printer Drivers.
  3. INK/Cartridges – All HP Printers come with Ink or Cartridges out-of-the-box, Some printers have preinstalled ink and cartridges and some need manual installation.
  4. Wi-Fi network Name (SSID) and Password (If your printer supports Wireless Connection) – Printer should be within the range.
  5. A compatible Device such as Windows, Mac, Android, iOS Device that has access to Internet.
  6. USB Cable – For Wired connections, Make sure both Printer and the Device (Computer) is connected with the USB.
  7. Model Number such as DeskJet 1050a, It is usually written on the front top of the printer or on the printer box.

Unboxing & Initial Setup

To Get Started with your HP Printer, you will need to set it up, Here is how you can do it:

  1. Remove the Printer from the box and unwrap it and remove the protective taping from inside and outside.
  2. Connect the power supply to the printer and the power outlet.
  3. Turn on the printer and wait for few seconds for initial hardware setup.
  4. Once all the lights stop blinking, Install the INK Cartridges if it is not already installed.

Supported Devices

  • Windows (Intel, AMD, ARM, 64 Bit, 32 Bit)
  • Mac (MacBook Pro, Mac Computers)
  • iOS (iPhone, iPad)
  • Android (Tablets, Smartphones)
  • Chrome OS (Chrome Books)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, Major Distros using CUPS System)

Download and Install the HP Easy Start Application using 123.hp.com/setup

A dedicated method on Downloading the Drivers from 123.hp.com/setup to setup your HP Printers with just a few clicks.

Total Time: 8 minutes

  1. Visit 123.hp.com/setup

    Visit 123.hp.com/setup

    Open your Favorite Browser and visit 123.hp.com/setup (official) website.

  2. Download HP Easy Start

    Download HP Easy Start

    On the main page of the website, you will see a blue button that says “Install HP Easy Start”. Click on the button to download the HP Easy Start application.

  3. Run the Downloaded File

    Run the Downloaded File

    Once the download is complete in your Downloads Folder, Run the Downloaded file.

  4. Follow on-screen Guide

    Follow on-screen Guide

    Once you run the downloaded file, you will options to setup your HP Printer, You can reset the old printer, setup a new one with wireless, or set up a new one with USB cable using the HP Easy Start Application.

123.hp.com/setup is the official website/portal to setup the HP Printer, We are not affiliated with HP, We are an independent third party Support and Guides website.

FAQS

Learn more about what people have asked about HP Printers, Our website and the process of setting up and connecting a HP Printer.

What is the Official HP Support website?

The Official HP website is https://123.hp.com/setup, the domain that ends with .HP is the official site. All the other websites including ours’s are 3rd Party websites for providing better content and Insights on 123.hp.com/setup

Are HP Printers Plug-n-Play?

Yes, Most of the HP Printers are Plug N Play and do not need any additional drivers or software’s. However to use the extended functionality you can download various HP Software’s from 123.hp.com/setup

Do I need to sign up to use 123.hp.com/setup?

No, 123.hp.com/setup is a website landing page for the HP Easy Start application, you can simply visit the site from your browser and download the application without the need of creating and account.

What is the E3 on my printer Screen?

The E3 is an error code, you can simply search the error code online or on our Error Directory, it will show you what the error code means and how you can fix it, You can also use the HP Printer Diagnostic tool to troubleshoot the error.

Print a Test Page

Once you have installed and set up your HP Printer using 123.hp.com/setup and HP Easy Start Application, Print a Test Page to make sure everything is working as it should.

Setup HP Printer on Android or iOS Device

If you HP Printer Support Android or iOS device, you can easily setup the Printer using the following steps:

  1. Go to Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS).
  2. In the search bar type “HP Print”
  3. Install the HP App
  4. Follow on-screen guide to setup your Printer.
  5. Control your Printer for Remote Printing or Scanning.

Manual Wi-Fi setup for Computers

You can Setup HP Printers using Wi-Fi on Windows and Mac Computers. 

Note: Driver Installation might be required in some cases
  1. In Windows:
    • Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices
    • Navigate to Printers & Scanners
    • Click Add Device
    • Make sure the printer is connected to the Wi-Fi
    • Add your Printer from the available Devices.
  2. On Mac:
    • Go to Settings
    • Scroll to the bottom and Click Printers & Scanners
    • Click Add Printer Scanner or Fax
    • Your Device that is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Mac will show up
    • Select the Device and Click Add

Hit CMD + P in Mac or CTRL + P on Windows on any page you want to Print for quick printing.

Troubleshooting

Encountering issues with your HP printer driver can disrupt your printing tasks. Fortunately, there are common troubleshooting steps to resolve these problems and get your printer back to working smoothly.

  1. Check Compatibility: Ensure that the printer driver is compatible with your operating system. Verify that you have downloaded the correct driver version from the official HP website.
  2. Restart the Printer and Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix driver-related issues. Turn off both the printer and your computer, then power them back on after a few seconds.
  3. Update the Driver: Outdated drivers may cause problems. Visit the Canon website and check for the latest driver updates for your printer model. Download and install the updated driver.
  4. Run Printer Troubleshooter: Run the diagnose and fix in HP Smart App. Use them to identify and automatically fix common issues.
  5. Reinstall the Driver: If updating the driver didn’t help, consider reinstalling it. First, uninstall the existing driver completely, and then install the latest version following the HP setup process.
  6. Check Connectivity: Ensure that the printer is properly connected to your computer, either through a USB cable or over a network. A loose connection can lead to driver problems.
  7. Disable Security Software: Temporarily disable any security software (antivirus, firewall) that might interfere with the printer driver installation.
  8. Clear Print Queue: If print jobs are stuck in the queue, it might cause driver issues. Clear the print queue and try printing again.
  9. Verify Printer Settings: Double-check printer settings such as paper size, print quality, and paper type to ensure they match your print job requirements.
  10. Test with Another Computer: If possible, test the printer with a different computer. This can help determine if the issue is related to the printer or the specific computer.

You can use the HP Print Diagnostic tool to diagnose the errors found on the printer.

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