HP LaserJet 1320 Driver

The HP LaserJet 1320 driver allows Windows to communicate with your HP monochrome laser printer and use its supported printing settings. It is needed when setting up the printer for the first time, reconnecting it after a Windows reinstall, or troubleshooting printing problems.

Key Features

• Reliable printer communication: Helps Windows send print jobs to the HP LaserJet 1320 through a supported connection.
• Printing preferences: Provides access to settings such as paper size, orientation, print quality, and duplex printing where supported by the selected driver.
• Network printing support: Allows printing through a compatible network-enabled model or print server when the connection is correctly configured.
• Windows setup options: Helps you select a suitable driver for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, subject to the package’s compatibility requirements.

How to Install HP LaserJet 1320 Driver

1. Check your Windows version and system type. Before choosing an HP LaserJet 1320 driver download for Windows, confirm whether your system requires a 32-bit or 64-bit package. For Windows 10/11, check compatibility carefully because this is an older printer.
2. Choose a trusted download. Use an official HP source or Windows Update when available. Select the latest version compatible with your operating system; a free download should not require payment or unrelated software.
3. Prepare the printer. Turn it on and load paper. For a USB connection, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable. For network printing, make sure your printer or print server is reachable from your PC.
4. Install the driver. Open the downloaded installer and follow its prompts. If the package has no installer, use Windows’ Add printer option and select the extracted driver files when prompted.
5. Confirm the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. If it does not print, check the selected printer port, cable or network connection, and print queue before reinstalling.

Keep your driver updated when a compatible release addresses a printing issue or supports a change to Windows. Before you update, review the package’s supported operating systems rather than assuming the newest release supports every version. If your HP LaserJet 1320 is working reliably, avoid replacing its driver with an unverified package.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails on modern Windows: The full HP package may not support 64-bit Windows 10/11. Use Add Printer > local printer > existing port (USB001), then select the HP LaserJet 1320 PCL 5e driver from Windows Update. Run setup as administrator.
• Device not detected: Connect the LaserJet 1320 directly to the PC with a known-good USB cable—no hub or dock. Power-cycle both printer and PC and try another USB port. For parallel models, confirm the LPT port and cable.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove old HP LaserJet 1320 and Universal Print Driver entries in Print Management, delete stale USB ports, reboot, then install only one driver (PCL 5e or PS, not both).