The HP LaserJet 1010 is the undisputed "cockroach" of the printing world—it just won't die. Even two decades after its release, these little tanks are still chugging along in home offices and basements.
Keeping the Legend Alive: How to Install HP LaserJet 1010 Driver for Windows 7 64-bit hp laserjet 1010 printer driver for win7 64 bit
Wait, the 2200? Yes. The 2200 uses the same printing language (PCL5) as the 1010. It is the perfect "universal" stand-in. The HP LaserJet 1010 is the undisputed "cockroach"
Don't toss the printer. Here is the exact, battle-tested method to get your LaserJet 1010 working on Windows 7 64-bit. The HP LaserJet 1010 was discontinued before Windows 7 was the standard. HP never released a dedicated 64-bit driver for Windows 7. If you try to use the Vista drivers, you’ll usually get the dreaded "Operation failed" error. The Solution: The "Universal" Trick You won't use the HP LaserJet 1010 driver. Instead, you will trick Windows into thinking your 1010 is a different, but compatible, HP printer. Don't toss the printer