However, if hp printer assistant is not installed automatically. You can install it manually. Check out the steps given to download the HP Printer assistant. These steps are same and not change in case of if your Operating system is different.

1. Download and install the full feature software for your printer from the HP website.
   2. Turn off your printer. If your printer is connected with a USB cable to your laptop or computer, just disconnect it. If needed, then it prompts during the software installation.
   3. Go to HP Customer Service- Software and Driver Downloads.
   4. Let’s identify your product to get started page displays, click Printer, type your printer model number, click Submit.
   5. The OS system set is the default on the result page.
   6. If you want to change the operating system, click Change, select your version, and then go to Change.
   7. Under the Driver heading, click Download.
   8. Turn on the Printer.

During the installation, choose the Typical or Recommended type of installation when prompted by the software installer.

If you are still not able to install this software in your Windows 10 or Windows 8. You can take the help of HP printer assistant technicians. They will provide you instant solution and help you in installing your software on your computer.

What If HP Printer Assistant does not open or shows multiple printers after upgrading Windows?

When you upgrade Windows to a newer version, such as Windows 10. It shows the “connect a new printer tool” instead of the “printer settings and tools”. In some cases, It shows the Select a Printer window with multiple names or not open when the printer is connected through USB.

Read the following steps to resolve issues:

But whenever you upgrade your windows, don’t try to print and scan. After windows upgrade, first restart your computer and then do the other tasks. The message shows “Connect a new printer” instead of an HP Printer Assistant.

Upgrading your computer from Windows 8 or 8.1 to Windows 10 with a wireless network connected printer. It displays the Connect a new printer tool instead of the printer settings and tools view.

To resolve the issue, set up the printer connection again. In some cases, you have to reinstall the HP printer drivers again.

1. Reconnect the printer
2. Try to connect the printer again to gain access to Printer Assistant tools.
3. Click to Connect a new printer.
4. When prompted, select the type of connection, and then follow the on-screen instructions for printer setup.
5. Press the power button on the printer or turn it off.
6. Close all running programs on your PC, and restart your PC.
7. Turn on the printer.
8. Open HP Printer Assistant.
9. If you can open HP Printer Assistant, the problem is resolved.

If you are not able to open HP Printer Assistant or the red cross sign (X) displays and the connection fails, then continue to the next step.

How to Uninstall the HP Printer Assistant Software?

1. Uninstall the HP print drivers and software before you reinstall the latest version of HP Printer drivers.
2. If required, disconnect the USB cable from the HP printer.
3. Go to Windows button, search and open the Control Panel.
4. Go to “Programs and Features”.
5. Check out a list of installed programs, click the HP printer name, and then click Uninstall. If any window prompts “do you want to uninstall the program?” click “yes”.

6.To remove the program, follow the on-screen instructions given and then restart the computer.

The third step is to Reinstall the HP printer assistant. For this, you can check out the steps given “How to download HP printer assistant for windows 10”? You have to follow the same instructions given. The last step for resolving this issue is to restart your computer. Turn on the printer. Go to the HP printer assistant. If this open your issue is resolved.

NOTE: If required, repeat these steps again, if additional printer names display in your HP Printer Assistant.

If your software is not opening with the USB connected printer.

After upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10 with a USB-connected printer. Sometimes, this software does not show or the “Printer Setup & Software” screen displays. When you click on the shortcut. To resolve the issue, reconnect the printer or reinstall the software. Repeat the steps again to fix the above issue.

Is HP Printer Assistant available for Mac?

Yes, It is available for mac but with different name. It is only available for windows computer. If you want to run HP printer assistant Mac, there is a printer management software that is used specially for Mac, contains the same features as this software contains. The software that we use for Mac Operating system is HP printer utility. HP Utility software you can only use in Mac OS. 

Define HP Printer Assistant Mac?

HP Printer Utility works as HP Printer Assistant for Mac. HP Printer utility software is also automatically installed with Mac print driver package. With this you can check all the printing activities such as current printer status, view remaining ink levels, check network settings, and more.

When you install full featured print drivers’ package, the HP printer utility is also getting installed. If you want to check HP utility software in your Mac, you can check it by the different methods.

How to Install HP Printer Assistant mac?

There are some instructions you have to follow: –

The first step is to check that the HP printer utility is installed in your Mac or Not. For this

1. Go to finder, and open top menu bar and go to “applications”.
2. Then double click on HP folder, go to HP printer utility. The option HP printer utility is listed in “Applications”.
3. If HP Utility shows a setup and activation screen, click Continue to complete the setup.
4. If HP Utility is not in the Application list, continue to the next step to install this software.

The second step is to install the driver and add a printer to the Mac:

1. Download and install the full feature HP printer utility software for your printer from the HP website. 

2. Turn off your printer. If your printer is connected with a USB cable to your laptop or computer, just disconnect it. If needed, then it prompts during the software installation.
   3. Go to HP Customer Service – Software and Driver Downloads.
   4. Let’s identify your product to get started page displays, click Printer, type your printer model number, click Submit.
   5. The OS system is set the default on the result page.
   6. If you want to change the operating system, click Change, select your version, and then go to Change.
   7. Under the Driver heading, click Download.
   8. After downloading, open the download folder, and install the HP printer easy setup .dmg file. Click to install.
   9. Follow the onscreen setup instructions and install the software. If you are prompt to “add the printer” to the printer queue, go to the name of your printer, click the Print Using menu, select the name of the printer in the pop-up menu, and then click Add.
   10. Select the name of the printer in “Use” menu on the Add screen Return to the HP installer to complete the installation.
   11. Then turn on the printer.

Is HP Printer Assistant available for printers manufactured before 2010?

No. For the printers that are manufactured before 2010, you can use HP solution center. It has the similar features as the HP Printer assistant have.