HP Printer Update 3.1- Laserjet 5 MP

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HP Printer Update 3.1- Laserjet 5 MP

I see a new version of HP Printer Software (Update 3.1) is available. I am currently printing with a Laserjet 5MP through a print server, and I am using the driver supplied with HP Printer Software Update 3.0.

Software update 3.1 contains a newer driver than what I have. However, Software Update 3.1 lists the Laserjet 5M, 5P, and 5Si, and does not list the 5MP.

HP Software Update 3.0 did list my printer.

Should I leave well enough alone, or take the risk of installing this update?

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MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jun 27, 2015 1:30 PM

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Kappy

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Jun 27, 2015 1:35 PM in response to gh1852

Install the update. It should work OK. If it doesn't then reinstall the older driver. This won't cause any problems. If it does, then see the following:

Printers not behaving? Reset them and start from scratch | MacIssues

Mac OS X- How to reset the printing system

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gh1852 Author

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Jul 2, 2015 6:55 PM in response to Kappy

Just for the record:

This update does include a PPD for the Laserjet 5MP, and I now have an updated driver, with no issues. (Other than it having installed PPDs for a long list of HP printers I don't own).

It worked OK, and should do so for anyone else who owns a Laserjet 5MP.

Consider the case closed!

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Answer 3

Jul 8, 2015 10:26 AM in response to gh1852

Any details on how to reinstall the older driver?

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Answer 4

Jul 10, 2015 8:48 AM in response to gh1852

A possible workaround for printer and scanner until the HP printer driver 3.1 is replaced.

This is for Ethernet, printer might work with USB but I do not have a USB cable to test.

No idea what features are missing except scanner dpi resolution.

Find printer IP address by using Setup Menu -> Network

This worked for printing,

Use printer & scanner preference to add printer via IP address

Select for protocol HP Jetdirect - Socket

Use (bottom line) Generic PCL Laser Printer

This worked for scanning.

Use the printer IP address in a browser.

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gh1852 Author

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Jul 10, 2015 11:05 AM in response to rabelscotia

Hi:

Unfortunately, it's clear that Apple has taken HP Printer Update v. 3.0 off of its website, and I can't find any alternative links. I have all 500 MB or whatever it was on an external hard drive (I'm pretty sure), and I'm sure that installing it would work OK, but I would have to do quite an upload to Dropbox or somewhere to get it to you.

Let me know if that is something you would want to pursue.

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Answer 6

Jul 10, 2015 5:11 PM in response to gh1852

Thanks, but for now I will use the work around and hope there is a driver update soon.

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