HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn Printer drivers

Pros

• Allows users to pair their p1606DN printer with their Windows machine
• Works with most major Windows operating systems
• Provides users with visual interface to view their printer's current status and queued printing tasks

Cons

• Some users complain that the download file is bulky
• Driver software is typically slow to download on older devices

The HP LaserJet Pro p1606DN printer driver is a free Windows-specific application that configures with both 32 and 64 bit systems.

Mainly, the driver is meant to help Windows systems configure with the p1606DN printer series. With the driver installed, users will be able to view printer status, print, scan, and perform other operations through their p1606DN machine.

For those who are unaware, a driver is a specific type of software that allows a user's operating system to communicate with a physical device. These devices could be any number of input or output systems, such as printers, audio, 3D modeling softwares, and more.

Most devices are able to send their requests to the operating system, which then sends all requests to the specific driver. Rather than overburdening the OS, the driver can complete all instructions related to the task at hand. Typically, drivers speed up the operation of the computer and give the machine a broader array of functionality.

Without the p1606DN driver installed, a user would be effectively unable to use their printer at all. Most HP drivers require the driver installed, since the operating system is completely unable to parse printer-specific requests as they arrive.

Once installed properly, the driver will provide the user visual status updates on the computer's monitor. If the user attempts to print something, they can instantly view the printer's toner level, paper, and other information about the current task.

In print preview, the user will be able to successfully select the p1606DN printer once the driver is properly installed.

Currently, the driver can configure with these specific Windows platforms: 10 (32 and 64-bit), 8.1 (32-bit), 8 (32-bit), 7 (64-bit), Vista (32 and 64-bit), XP (32 and 64-bit), Server (2003 and 2008).

Depending on your current operating system, the HP driver will likely be able to automatically detect whether or not the software will work. Additionally, the driver should install as the proper version for your specific machine. If the driver does not work, HP will immediately cease installation, meaning that your system is robustly protected.

Overall, HP printer drivers are very robust pieces of software that allow LaserJet printers to work properly. It's very rare for users with updated operating systems to run into serious issues once the driver is installed, since all requests subvert the operating system and immediately are handled by the driver.

Most of the time, the driver installation instructions should be included with the physical printer. For HP devices, driver downloading steps are included in the user manual.

Pros

• Allows users to pair their p1606DN printer with their Windows machine
• Works with most major Windows operating systems
• Provides users with visual interface to view their printer's current status and queued printing tasks

Cons

• Some users complain that the download file is bulky
• Driver software is typically slow to download on older devices