HP Photosmart 7550 not compatible--suggestions?

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HP Photosmart 7550 not compatible--suggestions?

I recently purchased a MacBook and I just tried to print photos on my HP Photosmart 7550. It would appear that it is not compatible. Frankly, I have never had a good relationship with this printer, so my heart is not broken. But, I am concerned about the compatibility of a MacBook with whatever I buy next, so I'm hoping for some testimonials and/or advice. I need a printer that will print documents and/or photos, so not one of those "mini" printers. I have considered an all-in-one that also scans, vacuums, and makes dinner.

Thoughts?

MacBook 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Jan 2, 2007 9:54 AM

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Answer 1

Anne Bras

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Jun 4, 2007 2:03 PM in response to Tyra Pacheco

Take a look on this page:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/hpijs/

First download and install this package:
espgs-7.07.1.ppc.dmg (5.4 MB)

Then download and install this package:
hpijs-foomatic-2.0.2.ppc.dmg (1.6 MB) .

Now you should be able to connect the HP Photosmart 7550 to the Mac and print on it!

[edited by host - see Terms of Use, section 4.2.2 ]

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Answer 2

Tyra Pacheco Author

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Jan 3, 2007 4:54 AM in response to Anne Bras

I ended up emailing HP, and here is the answer:

Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.
Go to the Apple icon, About This Mac. Check Processor. If it is an
Intel, the printer is not compatible. If it is a PowerPC, the printer is
compatible. Most of the printers available at www.hpshopping.com will be
compatible with the Intel. Any of the Photosmart printers (not
Photosmart All-in-ones) available there are compatible with it.

So. That leaves me to wonder which printer to get as a replacement....

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Answer 3

Anne Bras

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Jun 4, 2007 2:03 PM in response to Tyra Pacheco

With the instructions i mentioned above you can print with your Photosmart on any Intel Mac!

A friend off mine does also have the HP Photosmart 7550. It was possible to install the printer on his new Intel-Based-Mac without any trouble!

Just follow the guide i mentioned above, it will work!

[edited by host - see Terms of Use, section 4.2.2 ]

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Answer 4

srskss

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Jun 3, 2007 8:45 PM in response to Anne Bras

Followed the above advice with excellent results. Easy and solved a problem I had not seen elsewhere. Recent MAC convert and relieved not to replace this printer. (yet...)

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First Magus

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Jun 4, 2007 4:26 AM in response to Tyra Pacheco

I use the Photosmart 2710 all in one that is also wireless. My wifes PC and My MacBook both work great with it.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Photosmart-2710-All-in-One-Printer/dp/B0002YT0J6

Mort

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Answer 6

Tim Baker

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Jun 5, 2007 9:31 AM in response to Anne Bras

Hi!

So using the software above, I'm able to get my MacBook to recognize the printer, but whenever I go to print something, it just keeps hanging at "Waiting for Device."

Any ideas?

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Answer 7

Tim Baker

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Jun 6, 2007 12:50 PM in response to Tim Baker

Well, a simple reboot fixed that problem! Thanks!

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