My iPad prints to my 8600 but the MacBook shows that the printer is "offline" and it isn't. what is the problem? (I've shut each unit down and started back up...they are both connected to our WiFi system.
HELP!!
Hi,
Would it be correct to assume that this is one of the AirPrint-compatible HP OfficeJet Pro 86xx e-All-In-One models listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support?
An AirPrint printer can be used without having to install additional drivers, provided that the printer and a macOS computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).
In case of similar difficulties with AirPrint, and if the setup is OK, a problem with the router not correctly discovering/registering/detecting one or more devices can be suspected. If so, one can try the following procedure (in the exact order):
Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac computer, and all other devices/computers. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac computer. Finally, power on all other devices/computers.
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)
Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Hi,
Would it be correct to assume that this is one of the AirPrint-compatible HP OfficeJet Pro 86xx e-All-In-One models listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support?
An AirPrint printer can be used without having to install additional drivers, provided that the printer and a macOS computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).
In case of similar difficulties with AirPrint, and if the setup is OK, a problem with the router not correctly discovering/registering/detecting one or more devices can be suspected. If so, one can try the following procedure (in the exact order):
Power off the Wi-Fi router, the printer, the Mac computer, and all other devices/computers. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the router. Wait two to three minutes. Power on the printer. Wait a minute or two. Power on the Mac computer. Finally, power on all other devices/computers.
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)
Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Try restarting your Wi-Fi network.
Thank….I hate doing restarting it for fear it will screw up everything else….including my iPhone, my mini ipad, my wife’s iPads (2) and her Windows 11 laptop for work. @;$ our TV If I screw that up I’m in the doghouse !!! LOL
Funny too, because it worked fine on another printer we had an HP5200 series
HP8600 prints thru my iPad but not my MacBook Pro
