- Category: All-in-One printer.
- Hardware: HP DeskJet F4280.
- Software: Scanner and printer drivers.
- Language: Multi-language.
Setting Up a USB Printer on Windows Without Additional Drivers
Enable Windows Driver Installation
Search for “Change device installation settings” in Windows, open it, and ensure “Yes (recommended)” is selected. This allows Windows to download the necessary manufacturer drivers automatically.
Prepare for Connection
- Ensure an open USB port is available directly on your computer (avoid using USB hubs or docking stations to ensure proper power supply).
- Turn on the printer, then connect the USB cable to both the printer and the computer.
Automatic Installation
If the “Found new hardware” message appears, follow the prompts to install the printer driver.
- Success: If you can print, the driver has installed correctly.
- Issue: If printing doesn’t work, proceed to the next steps.
Manually Add the Printer
- Search for “Add a printer or scanner” in Windows and open it.
- Click “Add a printer or scanner” and wait for Windows to locate the printer.
- If found: Select the printer, click “Add device,” and complete the installation.
- If not found: Proceed with the steps below.
Manually Configure the Printer
- Click “The printer that I want isn’t listed.”
- In the “Find a printer by other options” window, select “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings,” then click “Next.”
- In the “Choose a printer port” window, select “Use an existing port,” and choose “USB001: (Virtual printer port for USB)” from the drop-down menu. Click “Next.”
Driver Installation
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver for your printer model.