I've tried all of the suggested workarounds. When installing HPPrinterdriver5.1.dmg I get a message "This update requires macOS version 12.0 or earlier." so the installer will not work. I have also tried the earlier suggestions. I'm trying to install in my wife's brand new 24" iMac M1 chip.
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Hi,
Thank you for the information.
Yes, the latest software from HP for the HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer is for macOS 10.12 Sierra. I assume that the HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update package from Apple was the one that you tested. It is true that the system requirements for this download indicate that macOS 12 is not compatible, but according to some reports, at least a few other HP printers seem to have worked with this package (with earlier Monterey versions) anyway. What I had in mind was to test something like the HP LaserJet P2055 with Duplexer 19.13 driver mentioned in the Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support article as an experiment only (software conflicts cannot be ruled out, so it is important to have backup copies of all important files before testing anything). However, if this is what you have tried, please disregard what I just wrote.
Have you also checked whether generic PCL printer software appears under Use: ? Alternatively, could drivers for another (similar) HP laser printer model be found/tested?
Hi,
Thank you for the information.
Yes, the latest software from HP for the HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer is for macOS 10.12 Sierra. I assume that the HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update package from Apple was the one that you tested. It is true that the system requirements for this download indicate that macOS 12 is not compatible, but according to some reports, at least a few other HP printers seem to have worked with this package (with earlier Monterey versions) anyway. What I had in mind was to test something like the HP LaserJet P2055 with Duplexer 19.13 driver mentioned in the Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support article as an experiment only (software conflicts cannot be ruled out, so it is important to have backup copies of all important files before testing anything). However, if this is what you have tried, please disregard what I just wrote.
Have you also checked whether generic PCL printer software appears under Use: ? Alternatively, could drivers for another (similar) HP laser printer model be found/tested?
It will be helpful to know which HP Printer you're trying to get installed, and what version of macOS you're working with.
Meanwhile, have you considered using AirPrint?
Please see > About AirPrint - Apple Support
Hi Humcar12HC5,
Did you also try the HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update package from Apple and something like the HP LaserJet P1006 (1.6.1) driver mentioned in the Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support article after resetting the printing system (Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK))?
>I've tried all of the suggested workarounds.
>I have also tried the earlier suggestions.
Hi,
Please let us know which workarounds/suggestions you have tried. Would these include resetting the printing system (Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)) and testing the HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update?
It appears that Mac Os Monterey 12.4 does not allow any HP laserjet printers. It definitely does not allow HP laserjet P1006 or HP laserjet M110we. What laserjet products does Apple Monterey 12.4 allow?
My old printer which still works perfectly is an HP Laserjet Pro 2055dn. AS I'd written I'm using OS Monterey 12.4. It is not an AirPrint printer.
I have tried the HP 5.1.1 option. I've also tried using other HP driver apps. Should I reset the printing system on my new iMac? That seems somewhat scary.
In reading the option to reset the printers, it appears that I would need to add in the old printer driver. There is no available driver that is compatible with Monterey 12.4 for HP printers
Try the open-source Gutenprint print driver. Check this page to see if your printer is supported: Gutenprint Supported Printers.
If all else fails you can try using the free version of Pacifist to install the driver in HPPrinterdriver5.1.dmg. Pacifist will run in Monterey and can install the components in the installer package.
That printer is 18 years old (introduced in 2004). It might be time to put it out to pasture.
I just got an HP LaserJet M110w printer from Amazon for $129 to replace my 2035n unit which finally gabe u the ghost. It's a minimal feature printer but is extremely fast and is AirPrint compatible.
Installing HP Printer drivers with OS 12.4
