How do I install the printer driver using HP Smart Install?

Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.

From the official HP Laserjet Pro P1606 Printer manual, page 27

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Why didn't HP Smart Install start automatically on my computer?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.
Can you walk me through installing the driver for an HP LaserJet Pro P1606 with HP Smart Install?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.
How does automatic installation via USB work for new HP printers?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.
How do I manually run HP Smart Install if AutoPlay is disabled?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.
How do I manually run HP Smart Install if AutoPlay is disabled?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.
How does automatic installation via USB work for new HP printers?
Turn the product on, connect the USB cable, and the HP Smart Install program should start automatically—follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. If the program does not start automatically, AutoPlay might be disabled; in that case, browse the computer and double-click the HP Smart Install drive to run the program. Do not insert the software installation CD during a Smart Install.

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