HP LaserJet P2055 is a fast, reliable, and affordable monochrome laser printer that's designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. The printer is known for its excellent print quality, high print speed, and low cost of ownership. However, to get the most out of your HP LaserJet P2055, you need to have the right driver installed on your computer.
In this article, we'll walk you through the process of installing the HP LaserJet P2055 driver, troubleshoot common issues, and provide you with some best practices for using the driver.
A driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with your printer. In other words, it acts as a translator between your computer and your printer. Without a driver, your computer won't be able to send print jobs to your printer.
Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit | |
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HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 (64-bit) for USB connected printers | |
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript (64-bit) for USB connected printers | |
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 (32-bit) for USB connected printers | |
HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PostScript (32-bit) for USB connected printers | |
HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows |
Supported OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.x, Mac OS Monterey 12.x, Mac OS Catalina 10.15.x, Mac OS Mojave 10.14.x, Mac OS High Sierra 10.13.x, Mac OS Sierra 10.12.x, Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11.x, Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10.x, Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.x, Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x, Mac OS X Lion 10.7.x, Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.x. | |
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HP Easy Start |
Compatible devices: HP LaserJet P2055d
To install the HP LaserJet P2055 driver, follow these steps:
Visit the HP website and navigate to the drivers and software section for the HP LaserJet P2055 printer.
Select your operating system and download the appropriate driver.
Once the download is complete, run the driver installation file and follow the on-screen instructions.
When prompted, connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable.
The installation process should now be complete, and your printer should be ready to use.
Even with the right driver installed, you may encounter issues with your HP LaserJet P2055 printer. Here are some common issues and how to troubleshoot them:
Printer Not Responding: If your printer is not responding, make sure it's turned on and connected to your computer. Also, check to see if there are any error messages on the printer's display.
Print Jobs Stuck in Queue: If your print jobs are getting stuck in the print queue, try restarting both your computer and printer. You may also need to delete any pending print jobs in the queue.
Low Print Quality: If your print quality is poor, check to make sure you're using the correct print settings for your document. You may also need to clean the printer's print heads.