Looking for the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw driver? This page lists HP’s official software for the whole HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 series: the LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn and LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw. HP lists some packages for specific models in the series, so check that the package title includes your model. For Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 7 (64-bit), the package most people need is the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Series Full Software and Drivers. For Windows 11, HP lists the HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 (64-bit). For a Mac, HP lists Install HP Easy Start.
Recommended downloads
Files download directly from HP’s official servers. hpdrivers.net does not host or modify them.
Models covered by this page
All 2 models share one download list at HP:
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw
Which Windows package should you choose?
HP publishes 5 kinds of Windows package for the LaserJet Pro MFP M521:
- HP Universal Print Driver (v8.2.89, Sep 11, 2026): HP’s shared driver for many models, also listed for this series.
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Series PCL6 Print and Scan Driver (v15.0.15330.477, Mar 04, 2021): scanning from the computer.
- Driver files (no installer) (v15.0.15328.475, Apr 05, 2021): bare driver files for Windows’ Add Printer wizard.
- Full software solution (v15.0.15330.477, Mar 04, 2021, 151.8 MB): driver plus HP’s setup wizard and tools.
- Firmware update (v20220414, Jun 16, 2022): updates the printer itself, not your PC.
All downloads for the LaserJet Pro MFP M521
Windows
| Package | Windows | Version | Released | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Series PCL6 Print and Scan Driver
File detailsFile: |
10, 7 | 15.0.15330.477 | Mar 04, 2021 | 115.1 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Series PCL6 Print Driver (no Installer)
File detailsFile: |
10, 7 | 15.0.15328.475 | Apr 05, 2021 | 24.1 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 Series Full Software and Drivers
File detailsFile: |
10, 7 | 15.0.15330.477 | Mar 04, 2021 | 151.8 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Pro Series Firmware Update Utility
File detailsFile: |
10, 7 | 20220414 | Jun 16, 2022 | 16.2 MB | Download |
Other HP software listed for this series
| Software | Systems | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP ePrint Software for Network and Wireless Connected Printers | Windows 10, Windows 7 | 5.5.118.22560 | Download |
| Readiris Pro v12 download tool | Windows 7 | 12 | Download |
| HP Easy Admin | macOS 26, macOS 15, macOS 13 | 2.16.0.251010 | Download |
| Install HP Easy Start | macOS 26, macOS 15 | 2.16.7.260722 | Download |
HP Universal Print Driver
HP lists its Universal Print Driver for this series on Windows 7, Windows 11 and Windows 10. Get it from our HP Universal Print Driver page.
Installing the LaserJet Pro MFP M521 driver
The driver files without an installer are added through Windows’ Add Printer wizard (Have Disk). For step-by-step instructions, see our guide to installing an HP printer driver.
Firmware update 20220414
The newest firmware HP lists for the LaserJet Pro MFP M521 is version 20220414, released Jun 16, 2022. HP’s notes for it: Network stack update; Supplies related fixes.
- Check your current firmware version first on the printer’s Configuration Page, and update only if it is older.
- Install the printer driver before running the update. HP’s utility needs it to reach the printer.
Specifications that matter for setup
| Print languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm |
|---|---|
| Functions | Print, copy, scan, fax |
| Print speed (black) | Normal: Up to 42 ppm |
| Recommended monthly volume | 2000 to 6000 |
| Two-sided printing | Automatic (standard) |
| Scanner | Flatbed, ADF |
| Scan resolution | Up to 300, 600, 1200 dpi |
| Two-sided ADF scanning | Yes |
| Document feeder | Standard, 50 sheets |
| Ways to scan | From PC: Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or Device Stage (Windows 7, 8); TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software |
| Copy speed | Black: Up to 42 ppm Color: First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, excludes first set of test documents. |
Common setup problems
- An older driver is still installed. HP’s 2021 packages fixed a security vulnerability, so replace older versions with the current package.
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