

Use the following method, instead, to install a more practical driver. HP LaserJet 1200 installation instructionsġ) HPLIP installs a postscript driver, and while the print quality of graphics is high, printing is so slow as to make it completely impractical. An HP Icon is added to the panel, and you can also launch HP Device Manager from there.īy the way, here's an update on installing the HP LaserJet 1200 in Linux Mint Xfce. Install HPLIP from Software Manager (if it is not already installed) and also install the HPLIP gui. This printer works fine with Linux Mint, though. I haven't been able to get it to work with any computer running Windows 10 64-bit version 1709 (last year's Fall Creators Update) or later. The HP Universal Printer Driver causes problems when printing images or PDFs. This seems to be the best driver for this old printer. When the additional drivers load, select HP LaserJet 1300 PCL5. It just takes an inordinately long time for the drivers to load. It will seem like it's stuck, but it's not.

Click on the Windows Update button to get more driver options. Click: Next.Į)ğrom the "Use an existing port" menu, select the Dot4 port that you just installed.į) The next window is for driver selection. A new, "Add printer" window will open.ĭ) Select the option: Add a local printer or network printer with manual options. Click on "Add printer or scanner." Wait several seconds, and this option will appear: "The printer that I want isn't listed." Click on that. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers and Scanners. ies/238320).Ĭ) Install the printer selecting the manual install option. Instead, install it manually following these steps:Ī) Go to the HP support site for the 1300 (. If you need to install an HP LaserJet 1300 on a new unit computer (Windows 10), Windows will no longer install it correctly, automatically.
