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I have an older printer which still in good condition, but the driver no longer works after updating to Mac Monterey. Does anyone know a way around this? I tried downloading a new driver and it won't install. I hate to buy a new printer if I don't have to. Thank you.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15
Hi,
There is an HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update download from Apple. The System Requirements say Not compatible with macOS v12 and newer. A number of HP Officejet 4500 versions (using a driver 3.3.2) are mentioned in the no longer updated article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support. There have been a few reports about use of this download even under macOS 12 Monterey (for other models), but that would be entirely experimental in this case. It may not work at all, and an installation may be impossible. If you decide to test anything, make sure that backup copies of all important files (such as documents, photos, et cetera) have been made. Software conflicts cannot be ruled out.
Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
Hi,
There is an HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update download from Apple. The System Requirements say Not compatible with macOS v12 and newer. A number of HP Officejet 4500 versions (using a driver 3.3.2) are mentioned in the no longer updated article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support. There have been a few reports about use of this download even under macOS 12 Monterey (for other models), but that would be entirely experimental in this case. It may not work at all, and an installation may be impossible. If you decide to test anything, make sure that backup copies of all important files (such as documents, photos, et cetera) have been made. Software conflicts cannot be ruled out.
Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)
Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
mojavemoon wrote:
I have an older printer which still in good condition, but the driver no longer works after updating to Mac Monterey. Does anyone know a way around this? I tried downloading a new driver and it won't install. I hate to buy a new printer if I don't have to. Thank you.
Solve printing problems on Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/solve-printing-problems-on-mac-mh14002/mac
Sorry you're having this problem. I would first contact HP and ask them when and if a new driver will be released for your printer. If there will b none, then you can check at the site below where reliable volunteers write drivers for many older printers. There may be one there which will work for you.
HP driver for Office Jet 4500 no longer working on O.S. 12 Monterey
