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Accidentally deleted my printer form my Mac

I accidentally deleted my HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 from my Mac. How can I restore it?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 5:03 AM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2023 8:08 AM

Hi,


This model appears to support Apple's AirPrint technology, so it should work without additional drivers, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).


https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-officejet-pro-6970-all-in-one-printer-series/8289585/document/c05061732


If applicable, double-check the Wi-Fi settings (please note that the printer can use the 2.4 GHz band only).


AirPrint works with wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. This means that you can choose to wire the printer by Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports of the router instead of using a wireless connection. Ethernet may be more stable.


You may want to reset the printing system. Then try to re-add the printer (using AirPrint).

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


A USB connection would require printer drivers from the manufacturer.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-officejet-pro-6970-all-in-one-printer-series/8289585

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Jul 15, 2023 8:08 AM in response to mafigu

Hi,


This model appears to support Apple's AirPrint technology, so it should work without additional drivers, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).


https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-officejet-pro-6970-all-in-one-printer-series/8289585/document/c05061732


If applicable, double-check the Wi-Fi settings (please note that the printer can use the 2.4 GHz band only).


AirPrint works with wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. This means that you can choose to wire the printer by Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports of the router instead of using a wireless connection. Ethernet may be more stable.


You may want to reset the printing system. Then try to re-add the printer (using AirPrint).

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


A USB connection would require printer drivers from the manufacturer.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-officejet-pro-6970-all-in-one-printer-series/8289585

Accidentally deleted my printer form my Mac

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