HP Photosmart D5160 Printer

I already added my concern below to an old thread I found from 2011 and since I'm not sure I'll get an answer using that old thread, I'm also posting it as a new discussion.


That old thread that addresses my exact problem, but I didn't find any solutions and I'm just now having the same problems. I own a Photosmart D5160 printer and I still have the original software CD that came the printer but I can't load it and I can't get the printer to print CD labels. I get the message "You can't open the application "HP Installer" because PowerPC applications are no longer supported". So I don't have that going for me, which is not nice! But I couldn't really care less about that if I can just find a CD labeler software that will print from my Mac to the D5160. I'd rather by new CD labeler software than a new printer. I've tried a few free CD labeler software downloads, including iWinSoft Label Maker, but nothing has worked so far. I think there's an answer somewhere; I'm able to print documents on regular paper using this printer, but I only bought it (many years ago) for the purpose of printing CD labels and some occasional pictures. It's been used only sparingly and, other than being old, I would assume it's still in good working condition. It has been in storage since I bought my Mac 3 years ago, mainly because a I got a free printer with my purchase. I already paid $75+ to buy new printer cartridges and I just need to know if I'm going to be able to use it Any help is certainly appreciated! Thank you!!

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Nov 3, 2013 4:06 PM

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Nov 3, 2013 6:29 PM in response to JSMcInnis

This post can be cancelled. After reviewing the HP support forums and trying anything and everything I could find, I finally figured out how to use iWinSoft Label Maker to print to a CD. I actually found "CD/DVD 120MM" in page setup under the drop down to select the paper size. I selected it, printed, and it worked! Other than I'm exhausted after reading forums and tinkering with it for 8 straight hours, I'm happy!

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HP Photosmart D5160 Printer

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