Driver for HP Designjet 5500 (42 in)
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The official driver for the HP Designjet 5500 (42 in) is essential when first connecting the device to your computer and when reinstalling the Windows operating system. This driver ensures the printer is accurately detected by the system and allows for configuration and printing. Installation is automatic and straightforward. After installation, a system reboot is required to apply the changes.
To download the driver for the HP Designjet 5500 (42 in) compatible with your operating system version, refer to the table below. After downloading the driver, it’s advisable to read the installation instructions.
Download Driver for HP Designjet 5500 (42 in)
OS Versions: Windows 11, Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit | |
Driver Type | Download |
HP Designjet 5500 Printer Series Light Installer HP-GL/2 | |
DJ5500-5500PS HP Banner and Sign Paper Presets and ICC Profiles |
On this page, you can download the HP Designjet 5500 (42 in) driver! Download the necessary drivers for free for Windows, Linux, or Mac operating systems.

How to Install the Driver for HP Designjet 5500 (42 in)
- Download the driver from the table according to your version of Windows
- Run the downloaded file
- Accept the “End User License Agreement” and click “Next”
- Specify how the printer will be connected to your computer and click “Next”
- Wait for the installation to complete
- Restart your computer to apply changes.


Before installing the driver, ensure that no other version is installed on your computer. If so, uninstall it before proceeding with the new installation.
Common Installation Errors and Solutions
- Printer detection issue: If the device is not found, try downloading a different version of the driver.
- Printing issues: If the printer does not print after driver installation, ensure that you have restarted your computer.
- Unable to launch the driver file: If the file won’t open, check your system for viruses, then restart and try again.