Driver to LaserJet 5L

The last set of compatible drivers released for this model were for Windows Vista and HP suggests you download any such drivers from Windows Update.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservic...

Connect the printer.

Press Windows key + R

Type: control printers

Hit Enter

Click Add printer

Click 'The printer what I want isn't listed'

Select 'Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings'

Select 'Use an existing port'

Click Next

Under Manufacturer, scroll down then select the printer brand

Over the right hand side, scroll down through the list and look for your printer model.

If you don't see it, click Windows Update and wait while Windows Update checks for the printer.

If it doesn't find it, click the back button, then click Next again.

This time, select printer brand and in the printer list, select a driver series that closely matches your printer model

There is NT drivers.

Get this one:

hp LaserJet 5L pcl 5e driver <<<<<<<<<<

 4.3.2.200 1.7 MB Jul 10, 2002

and these:

Dark Courier True Type Font

 N/A 0.2 MB Jan 18, 2001

HP LaserJet Cleaning Utility <<This one might not work but not needed

 1.05 0.1 MB Oct 1, 1997

Now go here and download them

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-laserjet-5l-printer-series/25480

Now go to this link on how to install this properly. Use XP sp2 platform to install

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-windows_programs/how-to-install-devices-software-from-older-windows/c19bee9c-431f-46e2-85f1-6ab90304d278

Uninstall any software already installed for it.

Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features

It shows that it should run using XP compatibility mode using Windows NT drivers, if I am interpreting this correctly. I think I am as it ran on Vista, so I assume these NT drivers will work in XP Compatibility mode.

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That printer is at least 20 years old - I bought its successor, the 6L, in 1997 - and Windows has changed enormously since then. HP stopped supporting that model after Windows Vista. All of which means that there's no guarantee your printer will work properly on Windows 10, if it works at all.

HP decides whether or not to continue updating their printers as Windows is updated; it's not in Microsoft's hands. I think your best chance of having that printer work on Windows 10 is to ask other 5L owners on the official HP printer forum. Someone there might have some techniques that will help you. To be honest, I think it's time for a new printer.

A new printer will be a small fraction of the cost of  your 5L - I paid $400 for my 6L! - and it will have capabilities beyond your 5L's wildest dreams. Perhaps most important: HP will help you to get it working on Windows 10.

If you have an old Vista installation disk, you may be able to get the drivers off if it. But windows may have only installed the drivers through windows update while running a Vista OS.

Who knows, they could be on the Windows 10 installation Media.

On their Website

Version Vista 32/64bit

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HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet products - products supported and drivers included in Microsoft Windows Vista

The 'obtain software' link above will direct you to more information regarding Microsoft Windows Vista support for your printer.

Hi Erik I am a fellow community member here to help. Could you please tell me the brand name of the LaserJet?

Thanks