HP 1012 will not print. What driver do I need ?

How to Install HP Laserjet 1012 on Windows 7 and Solve PCL Issue Pt 2

You can download it here. make sure to choose the correct operating system.

Drivers Software Firmware for HP LaserJet 1012 Printer

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Unfortunately my database doesn't an HP driver for the 1012, I use a 1018 and have chosen to stick with XP Pro.

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All the best

Ben

Welcome to FixYa!

HP Laserjet 1012 does not have a driver for XP 64bit.
HP also does not have driver for Windows 7 32bit and 64bit with this particular printer.
They are urging their consumers to upgrade the printer(s) to a compatible operating system.


TIP: If you are going to install this printer to a Windows 7 operating system, try to using the Vista drivers and install it using the compatibility mode feature of Windows 7.

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Try reinstalling it... and make sure you only plug the printer's usb to your pc if it asks you to..

Please refer to the below weblink and see how to replace the cartridges:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00028310

You need to check the software you are printing from.

if you are using microsoft word for example. the page setup in microsoft word will take piority over the windows settings.

So if microsoft word page setup is set to use manual and your windows driver says to use tray 1. it will always use manual.

The other possible cause for this is in the printer's menu system defaults. but the laserjet 1012 does not have a menu system I believe.

Hello,

The Q2612A is the toner cartridge. It fits the following HP printers.
LaserJet 1012
LaserJet 1018
LaserJet 1020
LaserJet 1022
LaserJet 1022n
LaserJet 1022nw
LasetJet 3050 All-in-one
LaserJet 3052 All-in-one
LaserJet 3055 All-in-one
LaserJet M1319f Multifunction Printer

Go to this URL to download drivers:

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

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Go to the HP website and make sure you have the latest drivers installed. You should be able to let the computer install the drivers automatically once you download them. Also download any other additional software that comes with the printer. Sometimes special print jobs rely on these extra programs.

uninstall and reinstall the printer drivers