Printer not recognized by your computer - quick fix

If your printer is not showing up on your list of printers when printing a document, or is appearing as UNSPECIFIED, and you have tried everything you read on the internet and nothing works. Well this video is for you, I tried out this method to get my HP laserjet printer to work. Maybe it helps you, good luck!

[maricelasanchez]

Your explanations are quite clear, the only thing is that for people who have problems to see small letters (presbyopia), it would be of great help if you use the zoom option to see everything more clearly. THANK YOU!

[georgetawfeek]

Thanks so much, this is great help. This is one of the rare videos that took me right to the point and fixed the problem without crazy music in the background and none of the crazy musical intro like other youtubers do. Awesome job Joel, cheers.

[stasatureclarence]

I want to express my warm gratitude to you, sir. I've been confused lately and I don't know how to fix it and even the manuals don't work. However, luckily, I found his video and it Thank you so much sir, you're a hero!

[redapparel]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Saves me a lot of time asking other people who probably won't know the fix - I'm using a thermal printer for my business so this really saved me a lot of hassle.

[chedvales]

Out of all the tutorials I’ve watched this was the clear and easy.. thank you so much now I can print from my new computer..

[dirtnastyish]

So glad I found this video, so much easier than the stuff I was trying to make work.

[thomasknedler]

Joel: You are a saint! I like many others below searched the net for the answer. You sir, provided it in your exact simple video. I appreciate you and thanks so much. I had an HP C4280 photosmart all in one printer. I followed your instructions changed the C4200 series to my actual model number of C4280 and loaded the driver. I changed from a desktop to a windows 11 HP laptop. Now it shows up and I can print like I used to. Very good explanation. Thanks again! Merry Christmas Thomas Knedler Sr.

[johnsonthebaptist]

You nailed it. I spent several frustrating hours trying to figure this out. Your info was very straight forward.

[SPHINX]

Thank you so much for posting this fix. It definitely saved a couple of hours on the phone with hp support. I had already tried others fixes and this was by far the easiest one and quickest.
Note: like he said in the video, if you cannot find your exact printer model pick the one closest within the range model of your particular printer.

[jaredstudio]

Thank you! this worked for me after spending a long time trying to figure it out.

[michaelhall]

For a boomer I am usually able to figure out most of my computer problems but this one had me until I found your vid. Fixed in 7 minutes!!!
Excellent step by step. Mucho gracias

[lisahazen]

Thank you so much!!! Working at a school with no computer technician and a ton of reports to print. I desperately searched You Tube and up popped your video! Thank you so much! Directions were specific and instruction was simple! Many thanks!

[abullaothow]

I have been struggling to connect my printer. Thank you, Brother! With this video, you fix it. God bless you!!

[brantharrison]

Thanks JT. You kept it simple and easy to follow. Look at all these people you've helped.

[rossyleus]

This is absolutely the quickest, wasted hours trying to resolve this issue.
Thank you so much.

[blankstate]

Thanks so much for your help, this literally saved me. And was easy to follow. Really appreciate this more than I can express

[TheGlamazon]

I know this is two years later but you just saved my sanity. I have been trying to install this printer for nearly 3 hours. I didn't give up found your video now I can PRINT! Thank you a thousand times!

[evettemcbean]

Thank you so much for your help. I had been struggling so much to set up my printer. I watched so many videos with no success. Your video was so simple and easy and now it's all up and running in just a few minutes. I really do appreciate your help. God bless.

[kodiakbear]

Hey man, i tried everything all of these other youtube channels told me to do and nothing worked. I found your channel, did everything that you told me to do and like magic, then printer printed out the test page and has been working ever since. Hey, your a genius ! Thanks

[ashleyschnetzer]

This helped me with my Canon MX 432. I fixed the setup a year ago using this tutorial but I moved and things got messed up again. It took me so long to find this tutorial again so I could fix it. Seriously, if it works for you, take notes now so you won't forget later. Thank you Joel!