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Upgraded my 2019 MBP to MacOS Big Sur and now cannot print to my trusty hp LaserJet 1012. Keep getting pop up error messages that a "file will damage computer" and then nothing. All was fine in Catalina. Searched HP site and there are no drivers available. Help!
MacBook Pro
Hello again,
In the light of the October debacle, I was under the impression that all signing/certificate problems had been solved by the two companies...
It is interesting that the LaserJet 1012 still today is mentioned in an HP article https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05900790. In this article, there is a link for driver downloads:
Please note that that link has another address (ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software12/HP_Quick_Start/osx/Applications/ASU/HPPrinterDrivers5.1.dmg). You may want to check whether this download would change anything.
Also, there is a note in the HP article https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06960563:
"This might be HP Easy Start, HP Smart, or Mac Printer Driver version
5.1. System administrators and those unable to use HP Easy Start can use
HP Easy Admin to download the software pkg files directly for use in managed or remote deployment environments."
You may want to investigate whether that would allow direct access to a working LaserJet 1012 driver download.
If everything else fails, a LaserJet 1022 driver may or may not work with the 1012 printer. The LaserJet 1022 seems to be supported for macOS 11 Big Sur (at least according to the HP download page for that printer). A discussion Driver HP LaserJet 1020 MacOS Big Sur - Apple Community about using a LaserJet 1020 with a 1022 driver could perhaps also be of some interest in this context.
Anyway, good luck!
DKHuffer's post worked for me!
Then I printed a test page and it worked instantly!
Thanks to LL Cool Jay for originally identifying guntenprint-5.3.3_rev-2.dmg as the proper printer driver and to DKHuffer for posting about turning printer off, reloading 5.3.3_rev.dmg, turning printer back on and getting my much-loved HP 1012 working again!
Gutenprint works for the LaserJet 1012 on Big Sur. I had the same problem after upgrading, and love the 1012 printer - have no interest in getting a new printer.
Download from here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-print/
Install, and then delete your printer in the Printers and Scanners preferences and re-add it. Under "Use:" in the Add Printer dialog, click the drop down menu and instead of selecting the HP driver (chosen by default), pick the Gutenprint 1012 driver. Click accept to the warning that appears (noting that it is not a manufacturer provided driver).
Print a test page to confirm and you'll find it works perfectly.
Hello,
There have been several problems with HP printers and certificates. See, for example, If your HP printer doesn't work and you see a warning that HP software '...will damage your computer' - Apple Support.
You could check whether the HP Printer Drivers v5.1 for OS X would still work (HP LaserJet 1012 is in the list Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support).
A third-party Gutenprint driver hp-lj_1012 could perhaps be tested (http://gutenprint.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php; but please note the information on the home page about installation problems).
Finally, you may want to check whether a driver on the HP site for another model, the LaserJet 1022, could be used. Also see, https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05900790.
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Download the driver file from Apple Support. Click on the .dmg file to get the package. Open Pacifist and then "Open Package". Follow the instructions.
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1888?viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB
Hi,
The HP Printer Drivers v5.1 for macOS download (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1888?locale=en_US) was updated Dec 11, 2020. It may be a good idea to begin by resetting the printing system and re-adding the printer. Would a suitable HP LaserJet 1012 driver be offered?
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
I found a simpler solution. You actually don't need any third-party drivers.
The generic driver works fine for basic printing.
Thank you very much Jan.
Went to the Apple Support page - Looks like Apple has unintentionally revoked older HP drivers certificates. My HP Laserjet 1012 is not AirPrint capable. So I followed the link to HP support.
They tell you to uninstall the drivers, then reinstall. But when you go looking for drivers for the 1012...there are none! HP Printer Driver v5.1 doesn't open in Big Sur.
I'm scared to try Gutenprint driver - its unsupported in Catalina and feel less confident it will work in Big Sur.
I tried to get a driver for another model but it tells you to download HP Printer Driver v5.1 that doesn't work.
Looks like it may be the end of the line for my wonderful Laserjet 1012. It's given me 15 year of wonderful, uninterrupted service! :( Will have to keep a Catalina running MBP around just to have the ability to print. Shame.
Thanks John. I will look into a print server option.
Feels like its an Apple Big Sur issue - printing to the HP Laserjet 1012 in Catalina is just fine.
Apple says check with HP.
HP says check with Apple.
I'm stuck in the middle.
The previous macOS version would load (but would no longer install) unsigned system extensions or drivers, macOS Big Sur will no longer even load them. Why should that security aspect affect something as inconsequential as a printer driver? Good question, but it's all part of their inexorable quest to protect Mac users from themselves.
Even though it was consider a low-end printer at the time, your HP LaserJet 1012 was well-designed and built to last. I'd get a print server, despite the fact you can get a brand new AirPrint-enabled printer for less than it will cost for an AirPrint print server.
If you decide to get a new printer though, I suggest something other than HP. None of their current products are worthy of consideration. Lower than low-end, whatever that might be. I call it junk.
Used Pacifist to move the individual components to their default locations and same issue. Nothing prints.
Now there is a new error message saying that print drivers are corrupted and reinstall. Not sure how to do that or even where to start.
Thanks again Jan for your expert help. Looks like I'm out of luck and need to find a a new printer.
Downloaded the HP Printer Drivers v5.1 for OS X again and still no luck. Pkg file doesn't open in Big Sur
Went to the ftp site and downloaded that file, and same thing. Pkg file doesn't open in Big Sur
Downloaded HP Smart - doesn't recognize the printer.
Downloaded HP Easy Start - does recognize the printer but then says it needs to install software and then says it can't find any.
Downloaded the 1022 driver (its the same v5.1 file) - same as above
Thank you vn268!
Gutenprint worked! Jan Hedland also suggested trying that driver too, but I was a little unsure if it would work in Big Sur. Thanks for letting me know that it was compatible with Big Sur and walking me through the process. Happy to have my HP Laserjet 1012 back!
I haven't had success using Gutenprint 5.3.3 to get my HP 1012 to print on my iMac running Big Sur.
I've deleted my HP 1012 from the Printers and Scanners preferences and used HP software to remove HP printer drivers from my iMac, then installed Gutenprint 5.3.3 repeatedly and directed my Mac to add the 1012 using Gutenprint (in the preferences, under "Kind" it reads "HP LaserJet 1012 - CUPS+Gutenprint v5.3.3"). But when I print a test page, all I get (after a few minutes) is a printout that reads "Unsupported Personality: PCL."
I sure would like to keep using my trusty 1012.
I had the same issue. Note: You want the gutenprint-5.3.3_rev.dmg from 12/5/20. The gutenprint-5.3.3.dmg was released prior to Big Sur and did not work. I had to surf around the gutenprint site to find the _rev version from December.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-print/files/gutenprint-5.3/5.3.3/
You want the gutenprint-5.3.3_rev.dmg from 12/5/20.
hp LaserJet 1012 and Big Sur
