HP LaserJet 1320 Driver

The HP LaserJet 1320 driver helps Windows communicate with your HP monochrome laser printer, enabling print jobs and access to supported printing settings. It is useful when setting up the printer for the first time, reconnecting it after a Windows reinstall, or troubleshooting printing problems on a home or office computer.

Key Features

• Reliable printer communication: Allows Windows applications to send documents to the HP LaserJet 1320 through a supported USB or network connection. Network printing requires a network-capable model or a compatible print server.
• Printing preferences: Provides access to settings such as paper size, orientation, print quality, and supported two-sided printing options.
• Windows setup support: Helps configure the printer on Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 when a compatible driver is available. Package compatibility can vary by Windows edition and system architecture.
• Troubleshooting support: Replacing an incorrect or damaged driver may resolve missing printer options, failed print jobs, or communication errors.

How to Install HP LaserJet 1320 Driver

1. Check your Windows system. Confirm your Windows version and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. For Windows 10/11, verify that the selected package explicitly supports your system rather than assuming an older installer will work.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting an HP LaserJet 1320 driver download for Windows, review the package details and installation requirements. Select the latest version compatible with your setup; if no dedicated package is available, check HP guidance or Windows Update for alternatives.
3. Download safely. Use a trusted source for the free download, and avoid installers that bundle unrelated software. Save the driver package somewhere easy to find.
4. Install the driver. Run the installer and follow its instructions, connecting the USB cable when prompted. For network setups, ensure the printer or print server is reachable, then add it using its detected name or IP address as appropriate.
5. Test the printer. Open Windows printer settings, confirm the HP LaserJet 1320 is listed, and print a test page. Check paper and duplex settings before sending longer documents.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a printing issue or supports a Windows change. Before you update, review compatibility notes and retain the working installer if possible. A newer driver is helpful only when it suits your printer connection and operating system.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or hangs on Windows 10/11: Run the HP installer as administrator and in Windows 7 compatibility mode. If it still fails, extract the package and add the printer manually via “Have Disk” using the HP LaserJet 1320 PCL5 INF.
• Printer not detected: Use a direct rear USB 2.0 port, not a hub; check/replace the USB or parallel cable and power-cycle the printer. Then add a local printer on USB001/parallel port and point it to the PCL5 driver.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove all existing HP LaserJet 1320 queues, delete old HP drivers in Print Management, reboot, and install only one model-specific PCL5 driver. Avoid mixing the HP Universal Print Driver with the 1320-specific driver.