Windows 10 contains built-in printer drivers for all almost all HP Printers. Because the driver is the one that supports basic printing functionality for print jobs. But sometimes, when you plug your printer into your Windows 10 PC wirelessly, with an Ethernet cable or a USB cable, Windows 10 does not automatically adhere to the drivers setting. The root cause can be setting the hardware to the incompatible printer driver or un-updated device drivers in the PC.
Fix No 1: Windows Troubleshooter Help
The built-in automatic troubleshooter by Windows 10 is also another help, this option can detect and solve many printer problems in your PC including the HP Printer driver connected issues. These are the steps you should follow to enable Windows Troubleshooter-
Go to search and type the “Settings” option. Click on the “Update and Security” option. Open the Troubleshoot tab from there. Select the Printer option. Then click the “Run the Troubleshooter” option. Troubleshooter upon clicking will start running on the PC and will diagnose all the common problems that can affect printer driver or other common function such as Spooler printer etc.
If found any error, the best way is to call online for expert help at HP Printer Support Number, there they will recommend you the solution to your problems or you can also follow the below fixes.
Fix No 2: HP Smart App Disabling from PC
There are many ways to disable this app:
Either uninstall the app by going to the App & Features from Windows or Find the device you want to remove that is not supporting the driver, open the app, scroll the device from the available and click "Forget this device option" verify and give the app a few seconds to completely remove it.
Now attempt installing the driver again, and your printer and see if disabling this software or printer's enable-disable resolves the error.
Fix No 3: Reconnect The Printers
Sometimes, disabling and re-connecting can solve all the printer problems. Simply turn OFF your PC and take out all the cables from your respective printing machine. You must also wait for a few minutes before connecting the cables again, but this time try using a different USB Port of your device. This may come as a simple yet fruitful conclusion to your driver's connection to Windows 10 problem.
Fix No 4: Disable Printer Spooler Services
A spooler is a component in which the print job files are maintained and stored on a PC. So this can be a problem for your drivers, delete all the files from your spoolers.
Press Windows+ R, from the RUN dialogue type "services. msc" click Enter. From the services, the window displayed find "Print spooler" option, right-click on it and then select STOP, open Run box again and type "Spool" hit enter and delete every file you see in there.
Try installing the drivers again.
Fix No 5: Automatic Updating of Drivers in Windows10
Another thing you can do is set your Windows 10 to automatically update drivers.
Go in the search box and type "Change Device Installation Settings" in the Control Panel, there will be a question asked whether you want to automatically install manufacturers apps and custom icons available on your device? Click "YES" and then "Save Changes".
Hopefully, these methods will fix your driver's issues, don’t be pressurized if any of the above fixes won’t come to your aid. As whatever the reason could be for this installing driver fatal error driver, will be sorted out in the blink of an eye when you obtain the services of HP Printer Drivers Support from tech-savvy HP printer experts. Furthermore, you can also frequently read out our regular updates on HP printers and their issues on our website.