How To Setup HP Deskjet 2131 Printer Without The Installation CD?

If you have got yourself an HP 2131 printer then you might be wondering whether to move ahead with installing the printer using the installation CD or install it without the CD. But, the answer to your thoughts is installation without the CD. The HP 2131 printer comes with an installation CD that contains the printer drivers and helps you to install your printer on your laptop or computer. In this blog, we will tell you how to do the HP Deskjet 2131 setup without the installation CD and why we don’t recommend you to use the installation CD. 

 

HP Deskjet 2131 setup

Reasons Why You Should Not Setup The HP Deskjet 2131 Printer Without Installation CD:

 

Your HP Deskjet 2131 printer arrives with an installation CD. You will find the CD after unboxing your printer. Let’s see why we should not use the installation CD to install the printer software or drivers.

  • Nowadays, in the latest laptop and computer models, there doesn’t need to be a CD/DVD drive available. And, for the setup using an installation CD, CD/DVD driver is a prerequisite. So, in case your computer or laptop does not support the CD/DVD drive then the installation CD is a waste item. 
  • The second reason for not using the installation CD is because it might have a previous version of the printer software. The printer driver software must be an outdated one. So, to use the updated printer drivers, download them from the official HP website.

 

Installation Of HP Deskjet 2131 Printer Software From HP’s Official Software Website:



  • Firstly, establish the connection between printer and computer via ports in the rear of the printer.
  • Do not use the USB port for connection because it may not provide sufficient power for the functions to be carried out.
  • Now, you have to delete the device from the installed devices.
  • Disconnect the USB wire from the printer while the installation process is going on.
  • Now visit 123.hp.com and download the printer software.
  • Then, enter the model number of your printer in the search box and tap on search.
  • Now, from your Windows operating system look for ‘devices and printers. Tap on it.
  • Delete the printer from your computer to proceed with the installation process.
  • Now go to the download tab on your computer and open the downloaded file.
  • Next, run the downloaded file on your computer.
  • Finally, initialize the setup process.

 

No CD Needed!


We have explained how you can install the HP Deskjet 2131 printer setup without installing the CD. HP Deskjet 2131 setup using the official website of HP printer software is an easy and hassle-free process. Now you don’t need to worry about how to use the installation CD.

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