Printer 'filter failed' in Mojave

Upgraded to Mojave and my HP LaserJet CP1025nw printer never works.

Reset printer system several times and reinstall HP printer driver v5.1 pack, but no luck.

It's always got 'filter failed' when printing doc/photo files with Preview app.

Finally I found it's APPLE's problems and not HP's driver issues.

'Preview' app can't print PDF files and 'Foxit Reader' app can print PDF successfully.

Hope Apple can check this issue and fix it as soon as possible. Thanks.

macOS Mojave (10.14.1)

Posted on Nov 27, 2018 10:58 AM

34 replies

Jun 12, 2019 12:54 PM in response to dereklai

No. Even apple does not solve this problem effectively. It is evident that it has surpassed the talent of several technicians of the brand and there is no solution.

Mar 19, 2019 9:53 AM in response to David Wrather

The problem with 'filter failed' of CP 1025w/Mojave can be avoided when printing PDF's from Adobe Acrobat instead of Preview.

However, the misbevavior of Preview still persists and awaits a solution by Apple.

Apr 9, 2019 4:42 AM in response to scewter

Same problems trying to print a PDF to a HP Laser Pro 200. I will try changing the use to Auto Select and hopefully that works! Thanks!

Jul 5, 2019 10:01 AM in response to dereklai

Have the same issue, so annoying!

Since the issue is not only on HP printers, but on whole bunch of other vendors, I believe the problem on Apple (Mojave) side.

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Printer 'filter failed' in Mojave