How to Connect HP LaserJet 1010 to Windows 7

Steps on connecting your HP LaserJet 1010 and configuring settings in Windows 7

Last Updated: May 27, 2022

One thing about HP LaserJet 1010 is that it was released way before Windows 7, so trying to install this printer on a Windows 7 computer might be a little difficult due to compatibility issues. Luckily, there are other drivers from the same HP printer family that you can use to make LaserJet 1010 work on your Windows 7 PC.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Connect the Printer to Your Computer

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Connect your HP LaserJet 1010 to your computer. Do this using the USB data cable. Plug the ends of the cable, respectively, into the compatible ports on each device.
2
Plug the printer to a power supply. Then, switch it on.

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3
Click on the Orb button. It is located on the lower-left corner of the screen.
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Select “Control Panel.” Click on “Devices and Printers.”
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Click on “Add a Printer.” This is found on the upper-left corner of the window.
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Choose “Add a Local Printer.” Click on “Next” to proceed.
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Select “Use an existing port.” A drop-down list will show; select “DOT4_001” from the options.
- Click on “Next” to go to the next page.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Configure the Settings

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Choose “HP” from the list of manufacturers. Then select “HP LaserJet 3055 PCL5” under the list of printers.
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Select “Use the driver that is currently installed.” Click on “Next” to proceed.
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Type in the name you want for your printer.
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Choose whether to share the printer or not. Choose whether to set it as the default printer.
- Once you’re done, click on “Finish” to complete the settings.

Community Q&A

Question

Why do I get the message "unsupported personality : pcl" after using printer several times?

Community Answer

Try by installing the device driver software. It refers to the software, which does the work of supporting external utilities.