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Q: Mac does not see HP 4000N printer

iMac running OSX 10.10.5 Yosemite.  I have a HP LaserJet 4000 N printer connected to a wireless network.  Prints fine from my Windows laptop so network is up and running, but my Mac does not see the printer and cannot add it to the printer list.  I need to find a solution, and HP apparently does not have an updated driver past OSX 10.6.  Help!

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Apr 3, 2016 10:37 AM

by Eric Root,Apple recommended
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A:

You might be able to find a driver here.

                

Gimp - Print

 

HPIJS for Mac OS X


 

PrintFab

Posted on Apr 5, 2016 12:41 PM

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  • by micki111,

    micki111 micki111 Apr 4, 2016 11:19 AM in response to gadahl1025
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    Apr 4, 2016 11:19 AM in response to gadahl1025

    My HP printer was working, but now OSX Yosemite does not show the printer anymore and it is not recognized.  This is just no fun at all!  Does turning back to another time on the computer help this?  Thanks.

  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Apr 5, 2016 12:41 PM in response to gadahl1025
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    Apr 5, 2016 12:41 PM in response to gadahl1025

    You might be able to find a driver here.

                    

    Gimp - Print

     

    HPIJS for Mac OS X


     

    PrintFab

  • by tjsmrc,

    tjsmrc tjsmrc Apr 17, 2016 8:11 PM in response to gadahl1025
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    Apr 17, 2016 8:11 PM in response to gadahl1025

    Solution / Fix: I have a HP Laserjet 4050tn printer that gave me similar problems. I tried to add the printer to my Macbook Air by using the IP address after installing Yosemite 10.10.5. I tried reinstalling the print drivers, repairing permissions, resetting the printers etc., etc.,. What finally worked was to select the HP Jet Direct - Socket protocol window to add the printer. I entered the IP address in that window and everything finally worked. The IP needed to be directed to the Jetdirect socket and not just to the IP address of the printer alone.

     

    Hope this helps.