Do software updates searches include printer drivers

My HP Deskjet F380 doesn't print labels correctly and I am wondering if the Apple automatic software updates include preinter drivers.

MacBook, OS X Lion Version 1.0.16

Posted on Dec 27, 2014 4:53 AM

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Dec 27, 2014 10:09 AM in response to CellarDwellr

Thanks for that. My operating system isn't listed on the HP Support site so I have downloaded a generic file (for

Mac OS X v.10.3.9, Mac OS X v.10.4.x) and the readme says I need to uninstall the existing driver first. It says open HP Device Manager - where abouts do I find this on my MacBook? Also, do I have an Uninstaller like I have with my old Windows PC?

Dec 27, 2014 10:33 AM in response to Raddes

Hello again!


You might not have HP Device Manager since it's not default isntalled on a Mac


Instead, if you don't have any other printers or scanners installed do this:


  1. Boot your Mac to Safe Mode: OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? - Apple Support
  2. Open the Finder and click "go - go to folder"
  3. Enter: /library/printers, click [go] and delete content of that folder
  4. then, go > go to folder and enter: ~/library/printers (including the ~) and delete the content of that. It's possible this folder doesn't exist.
  5. lastly, click go > applications, and check your applications folder for HP software and delete it. Also open the subfolder Utilities, check for HP software and delete that as well
  6. reboot your OS X normally and your printer software is uninstalled


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