HP LaserJet Printer stopped working on my MacBook, after latest macOS Sonoma update.

After a few attempts, I reset the print system and now I get this:


"an error occurred while trying to add the selected device bad file descriptor"


The printer works fine from another macbookpro running 14.3.1


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Posted on Mar 10, 2024 7:15 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2024 10:04 AM

I wanted to share experience with Sonoma 14.4 after update completed. This was duplicated on two (2) Macbook Pro after it was updated. Observation noted that Defender “com.microsoft.dlp” full disk access was disabled on 14.3 and after upgrading to 14.4. Process of elimination leads me to believe that Windows Defender made a change that now requires MacOS full disk access. See below:


  • All printers are deleted from <Printers & Scanners> settings after 14.4 upgrade. The following message is displayed when trying to manually add printers:


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  • CUPS (i.e. LOCALHOST:631) access is also affected not allowing users to any changes from the main menus.


  • The issue was resolved by clicking on the <Apple> logo followed by <Privacy & Security> <Full Disk Access> and give "com.microsoft.dlp" full disk access. 


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HP LaserJet Printer stopped working on my MacBook, after latest macOS Sonoma update.

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