Hplaserjet1606dn

Printer issue

MacBook, macOS 12.2

Posted on Apr 2, 2022 2:23 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2022 3:09 PM

Hi,


It would probably be correct to assume that this is the HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn.


If you want to print from a Mac:

If the 5.1 driver package from the HP support page for this model does not work, there is an updated download HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update download from Apple. It is true that the System Requirements for this download say Not compatible with macOS v12 and newer, but some reports have indicated successful use with macOS 12 versions anyway. So, something like the HP LaserJet Professional P1600dn driver (6.9) mentioned in Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support could perhaps be worth a try. It may or may not work/install in this case. Look upon it as an experiment. Make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera) before testing anything.


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)


If you want to print from an iPhone (the section where this has been posted):

You would need an AirPrint-enabled printer in order to print from an iPhone or iPad without additional software. Unfortunately, an HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn is not listed in the About AirPrint article (February 18, 2022). There may be workarounds involving special apps.


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Apr 2, 2022 3:09 PM in response to pmaleki24

Hi,


It would probably be correct to assume that this is the HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn.


If you want to print from a Mac:

If the 5.1 driver package from the HP support page for this model does not work, there is an updated download HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update download from Apple. It is true that the System Requirements for this download say Not compatible with macOS v12 and newer, but some reports have indicated successful use with macOS 12 versions anyway. So, something like the HP LaserJet Professional P1600dn driver (6.9) mentioned in Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support could perhaps be worth a try. It may or may not work/install in this case. Look upon it as an experiment. Make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera) before testing anything.


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)


If you want to print from an iPhone (the section where this has been posted):

You would need an AirPrint-enabled printer in order to print from an iPhone or iPad without additional software. Unfortunately, an HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn is not listed in the About AirPrint article (February 18, 2022). There may be workarounds involving special apps.


Apr 2, 2022 3:45 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

Addendum


An HP LaserJet P1606dn Printer was listed as an AirPrint-supported model in an old (February 13. 2012) iOS: AirPrint 101 Apple article (HT4356). Possibly an early firmware version? A firmware update may be required. There have been printer firmware updates made available via the HP download pages for the LaserJet Pro P1606dn (but the files will be shown only if macOS 10.14 or earlier is selected).


One can test a printer's ability to use AirPrint by using an iPhone/iPad.

Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Since the LaserJet Pro P1606dn is a wired network printer, it has to be connected to one of the LAN ports of a Wi-Fi router by Ethernet. The iPhone/iPad must be (wirelessly) connected to the same router.


https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-pro-p1606-printer-series/4110408/model/4110409/document/c01995860

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