Print Drivers for HP Printer on OS 12

Addendum

An HP 1606dn printer does not appear to be mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support (US edition, April 15, 2022). However, it is interesting to note that an HP LaserJet P1606dn Printer actually was listed as an AirPrint-supported model in an old (February 13. 2012) iOS: AirPrint 101 Apple article (HT4356). An early firmware/AirPrint version? Would a firmware update possibly allow the printer to use AirPrint with modern computers? There have been some printer firmware downloads for the HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn Printer (but these files will be shown only if macOS 10.14 or earlier is selected on HP's Software and Drivers page for this model).

In a case where the driverless AirPrint technology would work with a printer, one should not have to install drivers from the manufacturer, provided that the printer and a computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).

Generally speaking, one could use an iPhone/iPad to test whether a printer is capable of working with AirPrint.

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

Hi,

If the 5.1 driver package from the HP support page for this model does not work, there is an updated HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update download from Apple. It is true that even the System Requirements for the latter 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)

Look here, make sure you change the OS version to 12

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-laserjet-p1600-printer-series/4110408/model/4110409