Report Date: April 13, 2026 Subject: Analysis of Driver Software for HP LaserJet M1120 Multifunction Printer Prepared for: General Technical Reference 1. Introduction The HP LaserJet M1120 Multifunction Printer (MFP) is a monochrome laser printer released in the late 2000s, offering print, scan, and copy capabilities. As an end-of-life product, its continued functionality depends heavily on the correct driver version for modern operating systems (OS). This report analyzes the driver architecture, OS compatibility, installation methods, and known issues. 2. Driver Overview The M1120 MFP uses a host-based printing system (also called "WinPrint" or "mode 3"), meaning the printer lacks a powerful internal processor. Instead, the PC’s CPU renders the page into a raster image, and the driver sends this raw data to the device.
| OS Version | Full Driver Support | Scan Support | Notes | |------------|--------------------|--------------|-------| | Windows XP | Yes (32/64) | Yes | Original supported OS | | Windows 7 | Yes (32/64) | Yes | Stable with HP driver v7.0+ | | Windows 8/8.1 | Limited | Partial | Use Windows 7 compatibility mode | | Windows 10 (v1607–v22H2) | Partial | Yes (with workarounds) | No native 64-bit driver; use built-in "HP LaserJet M1120 MFP Class Driver" | | Windows 11 | Unsupported | Unreliable | Must use Windows 10 driver in compatibility mode | | macOS (any Intel/M1) | No | No | No official driver after OS X 10.11 | | Linux (CUPS) | Community (foo2zjs) | Limited | Reverse-engineered driver works for printing only | ⚠️ HP removed official Windows 10/11 drivers for the M1120 from its website in 2020. The only remaining official driver is for Windows 7 (64-bit), which may be force-installed on newer Windows versions. 4. Driver File Details (Official v7.0.2.245 – last HP release) | Component | Filename | Purpose | |-----------|----------|---------| | Print driver | hpm1120p.inf | USB/parallel printing | | Scan driver | hpm1120s.inf (TWAIN), WiaProbe.ini | Document scanning | | Uninstaller | Uninstall_M1120.exe | Clean removal | | Size | ~112 MB | Full software suite | hp printer m1120 mfp driver
