With black and white printing LaserJet technology, HP LaserJet 1020 is a highly reliable printer. It is especially suitable for prints with a low volume of documents. The prints are of high quality and are completely neat and clear. If you wish to install the printer then, here we will be discussing the complete guide for HP LaserJet 1020 Setup. You can follow the procedure step by step for the successful completion of your printer setup. The printer is suitable for home and office purposes.

Compatibility with HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

Before setting up the printer you must check its compatibility. Here is the list of devices compatible with this printer, and you can perform the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup for these devices.

• • Windows XP (32 bits and 64 bits)

• • Windows Vista (32 bits and 64 bits)

• • Windows 7 (32 bits and 64 bits)

• • Windows 8 (32 bits and 64 bits)

• • Windows 8.1(32 bits and 64 bits)

• • Windows 10

How do I setup my HP LaserJet 1020 printer?

If you do not have any CD or DVD, and you want to perform the printer setup then you can use the setup file to complete your installation and setup. Perform the steps below for HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

1. 1. Download the setup file of the LaserJet 1020 Printer by visiting the official website of HP.

1. 1. After the download is complete, click on the setup file to run it. As soon as you run the file, its installation wizard will open up. The system will provide you with a various set of instructions to follow. Go with the series of instructions and proceed to the next step. This way, you will come to an end. For complete details, follow the steps:
      1. 1. Turn the printer ‘ON’ and connect it securely with the computer.
      1. 1. For installing the Printer Driver, hit the ‘install’ button.
      1. 1. Now, a check box will appear for your confirmation. Click on the ‘Yes’ option corresponding to the checkbox.
      1. 1. Click the ‘Next button to proceed further.

1. 1. Now, type all the values into the input fields. Click on the ‘Finish’ button to end the installation process.

1. 1. Lastly, perform the test for the proper functioning of the printer. We recommend you reinstall using the same process if you encounter any issue with the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

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HP LaserJet 1020 Setup Complete Guide Using CD or DVD Driver

You can also choose to install the HP LaserJet Printer using the CD or DVD driver. This method is easier and reliable than the above. Follow the instructions below for performing the setup process:

1. 1. Check that CD or DVD driver available to you corresponds to your HP LaserJet 1020 Printer.

1. 1. Now, take your computer or PC, and insert the CD driver in it.

1. 1. Make it run on your device.

1. 1. Now, execute the setup file by following up on the instructions of the installation wizard.

1. 1. Now, go with the flow of the instructions till you reach the end.

1. 1. Click on the ‘Finish’ button.

1. 1. Now, take a fresh USB cable and make a connection between your Printer and the Computer using this USB cable. Make sure to follow this step only when the computer prompts you to do so.

1. 1. After this, your computer or device will detect the HP Laserjet 1020 printer.

1. 1. Now continue the process for HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

1. 1. Fill in the details in the installation wizard to end up the installation process.

1. 1. Lastly, perform the test for the proper functioning of the printer. We recommend you reinstall using the same process if you encounter any issue with the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

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Installing HP LaserJet 1020 Manually using an option “Adding a Printer”

You can also complete the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup manually using the option available. To do this, follow the series of steps below:

1. 1. Turn ‘ON” your computer. Make sure that the computer is compatible with the HP LaserJet 1020.

1. 1. Now, turn your Printer ‘ON”.

1. 1. Take a USB cable and make a secure connection between your Printer and Computer using the USB cable.

1. 1. Now, extract the file “HP LaserJet 1020 Setup File”.

1. 1. Now, follow the steps as;
      1. 1. Click on the start button.
      1. 1. Now press the ‘Control Panel’ option.
      1. 1. Navigate and select ‘View Devices and Printer’.

1. 1. Here, you will configure a list of options. Choose the one that says, ‘Add a Printer”.

1. 1. It will then prompt you for the location of the driver. Provide the complete path for the location. You can get the path details where you have extracted the setup file in the fourth step.

1. 1. Now, go with the flow of the instructions as the wizard will display.

1. 1. Finally, click on the ‘Finish’ button to end up the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

1. 1. Perform the test for the proper functioning of the printer. We recommend you reinstall using the same process if you encounter any issue with the HP LaserJet 1020 Setup.

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Checking the Functioning of the Printer After HP LaserJet 1020 Setup

It is the main step to check whether your HP LaserJet 1020 Printer is working properly or not after performing the installation and setup process. For this, you will have to print a test page and check the functioning of your Printer. Follow the steps below to print the test page:

• • At First, Switch On the printer by pressing its power button.

• • Now, connect your printer with the computer.

• • Load the papers into the input tray to get the output file or the test file.

• • Now, go to the Window button and click it.

• • Click on the ‘Control Panel’ option.

• • Now, choose your printer name and right-click on it. It will display a list of options. Select option as ‘View devices and Printers’.

• • Find the properties you want to select.

• • Click on those properties.

• • Now, click on the ‘Print Test Page’ option.

• • The printer will print the page successfully if it is working properly. Otherwise, it will not print any command and will show an error.

Troubleshooting – Printer Not Printing After Setup

If your test page does not print, then you will have to perform a check and fix the issue. For this, follow the steps below:

• • Open the LaserJet 1020 Printer, and check its Paper jam. Remove the paper jam and then try to print the command again.

• • There is also a need to check the level of the ink. Your printer can be out of ink due to which it is not printing your test page. To fix this, remove the empty ink cartridge and place a new one with full ink into it.

• • Check all the connections and the USB cable. The printer must connect properly with the computer.

• • Check if there is any update available for the printer driver. If yes, firstly update the printer driver and then operate. Make sure that you update the driver from the official website only. Do not prefer any other link or website for updates as this may cause failure in the process.

For help try contacting hp support team for help.