HP Printer Firmware Updates: Benefits and How to Perform Them

HP Printer firmware updates

HP firmware update is a regular part of the maintenance of your HP printer. HP printers are some of the most advanced printers in the market and what keeps them ahead in the race is their firmware. Firmware for HP printers is regularly updated which keeps them ahead of the competition. If you want the HP printer to function smoothly, it is very necessary that you regularly update it. 

Benefits of HP firmware update

1. HP is a company that invests a lot of money into the research and development of its products. These updates can significantly improve the print resolution
2. After an  HP firmware update, you will notice that your printer startup time has decreased
3. When new firmware is installed, it also enhances the export print activity log
4. The functionality of the HP printers increases with the latest updates
5.  When the printer firmware is not updated, it can cause a Connection issue on your HP WIFI printer. You can fix connection issues by going through the blog “How to fix wireless HP printer connection issues“

HP firmware download and how to Install It

1. Turn on your Windows computer and open Google Chrome
2. In the search bar of the Chrome window, type “Hp.com” and press the enter key on your keyboard 
3. You will now enter HP’s official website

4. Click on the “Support” option from the top menu and a drop-down menu will appear. 

5. From the list of problem-solving options, click on the “Software and drivers option” to open a new page

6. On this page that appears, you will be able to complete the HP firmware download. To start with finding the right firmware for your HP printer, You need to Click on the Search box below “Let’s identify printer”

7. Type your “Printer Model” and then click on it when it appears in the search 

8. You can also select your printer model series and then find your printer by using the arrow key to go down in the support age
   
   

9. After you click on your printer model no of the HP printer,  a new page will open that will show all the HP Printer drivers and firmware update that is compatible with your HP printer

10. Click on the last option that is “Printer firmware” to open the section. You will be able to see the model no of your printer in the space. To download firmware for hp printers, simply click on the download option. The firmware file will automatically be downloaded

11. After the HP firmware download, Open the downloads folder on your Windows computer and then double-click on the file “HP (Your printer model” file to open it

12. Click on Allow to continue installation

13. The serial no. of the HP printer which is connected to the computer will show up on the installation. To update the HP printer firmware, click on the model name when it shows and then click on the “Update” button at the bottom of the installation window.

14. The firmware will be successfully updated

15. After the HP firmware update is successfully completed, Turn the printer off and restart it again after a wait of 5 mins

16. The firmware update changes will reflect and you can enjoy the new features on your HP printer

Through this blog, we have made it extremely easy for you to download the hp firmware update but it has no guarantee that you will be able to execute it as defined because you might not be a tech geek. If you are someone who needs help and guidance in doing such stuff, without any hesitation, you can call Printer Touch and we will guide you on how to successfully execute the HP firmware update.