A: This is usually a Windows communication issue, not a broken driver.

: The primary application for connecting the printer to a network, installing drivers, and managing printing or scanning from computers and mobile devices.

Not really. Once installed, HP Smart will automatically update the driver when needed. However, (different from drivers) are worth doing every 6 months for security and ink efficiency. You can run those from the HP Smart app → Printer Settings → Advanced → Update Firmware.

Open HP Smart > Click on your printer > Go to “Advanced Settings” > Check for Updates. If a new driver is available, the app will download and install it.

Install HP Smart app to complete setup and support. Detected operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit) Choose a different OS. Get app. HP Support

Without the proper drivers, your operating system will either not detect the printer at all or will treat it as a generic device, leading to:

List of resource types to consult: HP Support page for Smart Tank 580, HPLIP documentation, OS support articles, HP Smart mobile app pages.