Hp Laserjet 1020 Plus Install 〈FULL • 2026〉

For Windows 10 & 11 (Most Common) Important: This printer is a "host-based" printer. It does not work with standard TCP/IP ports or many wireless print servers. You must install the software before plugging in the USB cable. Method 1: Official HP Driver (Recommended)

Download the driver from HP's website (search "HP LaserJet 1020 Plus driver Windows 10"). Run the installer as Administrator. When prompted, connect the USB cable and turn the printer ON . Wait for installation to finish. Test a print.

Method 2: When HP installer fails (Use "HP Smart" or Universal Driver)

Download HP Smart from Microsoft Store. Open HP Smart → Add Printer → It should detect the 1020 Plus. If not detected, try the HP Universal Print Driver (PCL6) – but note: the 1020 Plus often requires the specific host-based driver. hp laserjet 1020 plus install

Method 3: Manual legacy install (If all else fails)

Go to Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners → Add device . Wait for it to appear, select it → Add device . If not found, click "The printer that I want isn't listed" → Add a local printer . Choose USB001 port → Have Disk → Browse to the extracted HP folder with the .inf file (from the official driver download).

Common Issues & Fixes | Problem | Solution | |--------|----------| | Printer shows "Offline" | Go to Printer Properties → Ports → Make sure USB001 is selected. Uncheck "SNMP Status Enabled". | | Keeps asking for driver | Unplug printer, uninstall all HP software, reboot, run installer, then plug USB only when asked. | | Windows Update replaces driver | Download "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter from Microsoft and block driver updates. | For Windows 10 & 11 (Most Common) Important:

For macOS

Not officially supported beyond macOS 10.15 (Catalina). Apple removed host-based printer drivers. Workaround: Use Gutenprint (open-source) or connect via a Windows PC and share it.

For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) Works well via HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing): sudo apt install hplip hp-setup -i Method 1: Official HP Driver (Recommended) Download the

Follow prompts. Plug USB when asked.

Final Tip The HP LaserJet 1020 Plus is a tank (great printer), but its driver is old. Once installed, never unplug it from the same USB port or Windows may lose it. Consider keeping a copy of the working .inf driver files on your desktop.