The page loaded. It was a labyrinth of buttons: “Download Optional Software,” “Firmware,” “HP Smart.” Tom ignored all of them. He scrolled down, past the flashy banners, past the “Recommended” apps. He found the small, grey link that read: and clicked it.

He hit .

Once the is installed, modify these settings for speed and quality:

When you visit HP’s support page, you will typically see three options: Basic Driver, Full Driver (Software/Print Driver), and Firmware. Many users grab the "Basic" version because it downloads faster. This is a mistake.