You also have the option of using the HP Solutions Center (2010 models and later) or HP Printer Assistant (models older than 2010) to manage your printer. If you already have one of these apps in your Start menu, you can use the Using HP Solutions Center or Printer Assistant for Windows method as an alternative.
Click the Start menu and select Microsoft Store. Type hp smart into the “Search” bar and press ↵ Enter. Click the HP Smart app (the blue icon with a printer and sheets of paper). Click the blue Get button. Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
If you don’t see text options in the left column, click the three-line menu at the top-left corner of the window to expand them.
If your printer has a built-in scanner, this process will involve scanning the alignment page. Further instructions will appear on the screen. If you see get an error that says “Alignment Failed” or “Alignment Unsuccessful,” see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
If your printer has a built-in scanner, this process will involve scanning the alignment page. Further instructions will appear on the screen. If you see get an error that says “Alignment Failed” or “Alignment Unsuccessful,” see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
If your HP printer was released in 2010 or after, you likely have the HP Solutions Center on your computer. If it’s older, you’ll probably have the HP Printer Assistant software instead. To find out which HP software is installed, open the Start menu, locate the HP sub-menu, and look for HP Solutions Center or HP Printer Assistant. If you don’t have either option, go to https://support. hp. com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model.
If you don’t see HP Solutions Center, open HP Printer Assistant. [2] X Research source
If you don’t see HP Solutions Center, open HP Printer Assistant. [2] X Research source
If you’re using HP Printer Assistant, click Print and Scan and then Maintain Your Printer. Then, skip to Step 7.
If you see get an error that says “Alignment Failed” or “Alignment Unsuccessful,” see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
If you don’t see the app, you’ll need to install it. Go to https://support. hp. com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the . dmg file to install HP Utility.
If you don’t see the app, you’ll need to install it. Go to https://support. hp. com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the . dmg file to install HP Utility.
If you don’t see the app, you’ll need to install it. Go to https://support. hp. com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the . dmg file to install HP Utility.
If you see get an error that says “Alignment Failed” or “Alignment Unsuccessful,” see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
If you see get an error that says “Alignment Failed” or “Alignment Unsuccessful,” see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
Visit http://www. hp. com/go/anticounterfeit to learn more about counterfeit cartridges.
If your printer is low on ink, the alignment page may appear faded, streaky, or smeared. Black and/or cyan may not show up on the page. If any of these things are happening, you’re likely low on ink and need to replace the cartridges. If the printed alignment page does not have any streaks and you see both black and blue on the page, contact HP support to service the printer.
