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Keep your printer driver current

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Find your printer’s latest driver at the Support & Drivers page.

HP is always making improvements in software that will help your printer perform better. To install the latest driver for your HP printer, visit the Support & Drivers page.

For more information on why you should update your driver, and exactly how to do it, visit Downloading and installing a printer driver.

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Learn how to control your printer settings

Learn how to control your printer settings

Your printer is capable of some amazing results if you use it properly. Learn to control the settings for print quality and paper type. You’ll get better results when you choose the right settings for the job.

Learn more about using your printer settings to get the prints you want

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Clean your printer’s printheads

Clean your printer’s printheads

If you notice white lines or streaks on your prints, cleaning the print heads may be in order. For HP printers, follow these tips:
Step 1: Load a test page in the Main tray (plain paper will do).
Step 2: Select Settings and press OK.
Step 3: Select Tools and press OK.
Step 4: Select Clean printhead and press OK.

NOTE: If print quality problems persist after cleaning, consult your printer manual for further calibration tips or contact HP support

  • Clean your automatic document feeder (ADF).
  • Keep your scanner glass streak-free.

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HP bt450 wireless printer adapter with Bluetooth.



Print wirelessly from your phone, PDA, or laptop using an optional HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter.

See more tips for improving print quality for your photos and everyday documents. Need help choosing a printer? We can help find the right printer for you


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