HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Driver Installation & Troubleshooting Guide 2024

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is a reliable monochrome laser printer, but driver issues can prevent it from working properly. This comprehensive guide covers HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver installation, updates, and troubleshooting for Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Driver Download

Download the latest HP LaserJet Pro M404dn drivers from HP's official website:

1. Visit support.hp.com
2. Enter "LaserJet Pro M404dn" in the search box
3. Select your operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS)
4. Download the HP Universal Print Driver or Full Feature Driver
5. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

Installing HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Drivers on Windows

Method 1: HP Smart App (Recommended)

1. Download HP Smart from Microsoft Store
2. Open HP Smart and click "Add Printer"
3. Select "Set up a new printer"
4. HP Smart will automatically detect and install HP LaserJet Pro M404dn drivers
5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup

Method 2: Manual Driver Installation

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver package from HP website
2. Extract the downloaded file
3. Run setup.exe as Administrator
4. Select "Install Printer Driver"
5. Choose connection type (USB, Network, or Wireless)
6. Complete the installation wizard

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Driver Issues & Fixes

Issue: "Driver Not Found" Error

Solution:

1. Uninstall existing HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver from Device Manager
2. Restart your computer
3. Download fresh driver from HP website
4. Install driver in Administrator mode

Issue: HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Shows Offline

Solution:

1. Check printer is powered on and connected
2. Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners
3. Right-click HP LaserJet Pro M404dn → "Use printer online"
4. Update HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver if issue persists

Issue: Print Jobs Stuck in Queue

Solution:

1. Open Services (Windows + R, type services.msc)
2. Find "Print Spooler" → Right-click → "Restart"
3. Clear print queue: Control Panel > Devices and Printers > HP LaserJet Pro M404dn > See what's printing
4. Delete stuck print jobs

Updating HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Drivers

1. Open HP Smart or visit HP Support website
2. Check for HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver updates
3. Download latest driver version
4. Uninstall old driver first (optional but recommended)
5. Install new HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver
6. Restart computer and printer

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Network Driver Setup

For network-connected HP LaserJet Pro M404dn printers:

1. Ensure HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is connected to network
2. Print network configuration page from printer control panel
3. Note the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn IP address
4. On Windows: Settings > Devices > Add printer > Add printer using IP address
5. Enter HP LaserJet Pro M404dn IP address
6. Select "HP Universal Print Driver" or specific M404dn driver

HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Driver for Mac

1. Download HP LaserJet Pro M404dn driver from HP website (macOS version)
2. Open downloaded .dmg file
3. Run HP Easy Start or installer package
4. Follow installation wizard
5. Add HP LaserJet Pro M404dn in System Preferences > Printers & Scanners

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