Because you are using a 2200 driver, the status monitor (the little popup showing ink levels) will not work. The printer will print perfectly, but you won't get low-toner warnings. Keep a spare cartridge handy.
The HP LaserJet 1015 is still a beast on Windows 10 64-bit. It takes 5 minutes of manual setup, but once it’s running, you get reliable, cheap printing without buying a new $200 plastic printer every two years.
How to Install the HP LaserJet 1015 Driver on Windows 10 (64-bit) – The Ultimate Fix
Microsoft didn’t include native drivers for this classic, and HP removed the official 64-bit driver from their support page years ago. So, does that mean you need to throw your trusty 1015 in the e-waste bin?
Here is the step-by-step method that actually works.
Did you try to download a random hplj1015.exe from a sketchy "driver download" website and get an INF error?
The HP LaserJet 1015 is a tank. It’s the Nokia 3310 of printers—built in the early 2000s, refuses to die, and prints forever on a single cartridge. But there’s one giant headache: Windows 10 64-bit .
Those third-party sites often bundle malware. Do not use the "HP Universal Print Driver" for this model (it rarely works for the 1015). Stick to the built-in Windows 2200 driver above.
Let me know in the comments. Or, if you found a different driver that works (like the 3055 or 1320), share your experience below. Author’s Note: This post was tested on Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (64-bit). Results may vary slightly on Windows 11, but the 2200 driver method usually works there too.
HP never made a specific Windows 10 64-bit driver for the 1015, but they made one for the series. And guess what? It speaks the exact same language.
