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Apple: Can't connect HP LaserJet P1102W to MacOS Monterey v 12.2 via USB cable on Macbook Pro. Installation process wants macOS 12.0 or less. ????????
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The GIMP Print drivers should support your printer. The drivers are for the 1100A but should work for your 1102:
Scroll on down from the HP list of drivers. Long way down.
Scroll on down from the HP list of drivers. Long way down.
Hi airbuspilot,
I believe you can download the printer software from HP's website as they have updated it:
support.hp.com
You can also download it from Apple:
support.apple.com
Hope one of these works for you.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If this doesn't work, you can always unpack the package and edit the version number yourself -- this is what I did, so if you require help just ask.
I believe you can download the printer software from HP's website as they have updated it:
Official HP® Printer Support
Find HP printer support and customer service options including driver downloads, diagnostic tools, warranty check and troubleshooting info.
You can also download it from Apple:
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update - Apple Support
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update can be installed on macOS Monterey and is recommended for all users.
Hope one of these works for you.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If this doesn't work, you can always unpack the package and edit the version number yourself -- this is what I did, so if you require help just ask.
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Thank you.Hi airbuspilot,
I believe you can download the printer software from HP's website as they have updated it:
Official HP® Printer Support
Find HP printer support and customer service options including driver downloads, diagnostic tools, warranty check and troubleshooting info.
You can also download it from Apple:
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update - Apple Support
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update can be installed on macOS Monterey and is recommended for all users.
Hope one of these works for you.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If this doesn't work, you can always unpack the package and edit the version number yourself -- this is what I did, so if you require help just ask.
Thank you.Hi airbuspilot,
I believe you can download the printer software from HP's website as they have updated it:
Official HP® Printer Support
Find HP printer support and customer service options including driver downloads, diagnostic tools, warranty check and troubleshooting info.
You can also download it from Apple:
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update - Apple Support
HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update can be installed on macOS Monterey and is recommended for all users.
Hope one of these works for you.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If this doesn't work, you can always unpack the package and edit the version number yourself -- this is what I did, so if you require help just ask.
The Apple link gets you version 5.1.1 which will install in macOS 12.2.
The one for Monterey at HP seems to be 5.1 and the installer app in the DMG has a 2020 date.
The one for Monterey at HP seems to be 5.1 and the installer app in the DMG has a 2020 date.
The one I tried was HPPrinterDrivers5.1.dmg. I am hoping this extra "1" as in 5.1.1 will do the trick.
Thank you so much everyone. I just joined your group after reading you for decades...
HP could have updated it the day after I downloaded their 5.1. With os 12.2, it will not work. I look forward to this group's links. My printer is currently in another city.
Hi laptech,
I believe the reason is because before AirPrint was widely available (i.e., before you didn't require a specific driver), Apple used to supply these drivers automatically in earlier macOS versions, but in the latest macOSes Apple hasn't supplied them simply because they were not needed on new printers, but if you have an older printer you may still need to download the drivers. The HP drivers are still the same exact ones as before, but the HP installation package tested if the macOS version was less than 12.0, if so, then it would install. This caused a problem for macOS 12.0.1 since the version check then failed and the drivers would not be installed. I edited the package to change 12.0 to 15.0 so that the drivers could be installed on higher macOS versions. This worked well for my old HP printers.
[Unfortunately, HP didn't immediately update their own driver installation package before macOS 12.0.1 and 12.1 arrived on the scene (unconscionable in my book, but who am I to say), so initially you couldn't download the drivers from HP. They have subsequently updated their driver package however, allowing it to be installed on macOS 12.+.]
Now I believe you can download installation packages from both HP and Apple that will now install under macOS 12.+.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If the downloaded installers don't work, it is a very simple single "sed" Terminal command to alter the package so that it will install under macOS 12.+.
I believe the reason is because before AirPrint was widely available (i.e., before you didn't require a specific driver), Apple used to supply these drivers automatically in earlier macOS versions, but in the latest macOSes Apple hasn't supplied them simply because they were not needed on new printers, but if you have an older printer you may still need to download the drivers. The HP drivers are still the same exact ones as before, but the HP installation package tested if the macOS version was less than 12.0, if so, then it would install. This caused a problem for macOS 12.0.1 since the version check then failed and the drivers would not be installed. I edited the package to change 12.0 to 15.0 so that the drivers could be installed on higher macOS versions. This worked well for my old HP printers.
[Unfortunately, HP didn't immediately update their own driver installation package before macOS 12.0.1 and 12.1 arrived on the scene (unconscionable in my book, but who am I to say), so initially you couldn't download the drivers from HP. They have subsequently updated their driver package however, allowing it to be installed on macOS 12.+.]
Now I believe you can download installation packages from both HP and Apple that will now install under macOS 12.+.
Regards,
Solouki
P.S. If the downloaded installers don't work, it is a very simple single "sed" Terminal command to alter the package so that it will install under macOS 12.+.
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Ah, I see that there is another thread,
forums.macrumors.com
that tells the same story as above.
Solouki
P.S. Take Home Lesson: Search is your friend! (I hadn't searched MacRumors before writing my above explanation in post #11, if I had I wouldn't have needed to write post #11.)
Monterrey and HP Printers
No HP print drivers for Monterrey -- Ugh! After yesterdays upgrade to macOS 12.0.1 Monterrey and application installations on my MacBook Pro I moved on to installing the Hewlett Packard print drivers for the OS. Unfortunately HP doesn't have macOS 12.0.1 drivers available for my HP Color...
forums.macrumors.com
that tells the same story as above.
Solouki
P.S. Take Home Lesson: Search is your friend! (I hadn't searched MacRumors before writing my above explanation in post #11, if I had I wouldn't have needed to write post #11.)
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Joined forum to say thanks for information provided. Yet another Airbus pilot with problem installing the driver via the HP website (Laser Jet P1005). Even today Feb 10 still shows as 5.1 issued Oct 27, 2021 and requiring OS version 12.0 or earlier. The link to the Apple download 5.1.1 did install. Worth noting that the driver date shows as Dec 11, 2020 and that it is not compatible with OS v 12.
Initially no joy as printer identified correctly as connected but document not listed in printer queue. Removed installed P1005 printer in Preferences and reinstalled. All well after computer restart.
(Much appreciate the tech assistance with the driver 5.1.1 link via Apple software!)
If anyone has an idea for a driver for an old ScanSnap S300M portable scanner do advise. It is still of use for some requirements even though there are of course other options using a mobile device.
Initially no joy as printer identified correctly as connected but document not listed in printer queue. Removed installed P1005 printer in Preferences and reinstalled. All well after computer restart.
(Much appreciate the tech assistance with the driver 5.1.1 link via Apple software!)
If anyone has an idea for a driver for an old ScanSnap S300M portable scanner do advise. It is still of use for some requirements even though there are of course other options using a mobile device.
This is semi-old info but did you see this?
Surprise! Fujitsu Releases 64-Bit ScanSnap Manager for Older Scanners - TidBITS
Since the release of Catalina, owners of older ScanSnap scanners have been scrambling to find a way to keep their devices functioning after Fujitsu refused to upgrade its software. In a surprising—and very late—move, Fujitsu has released the 64-bit ScanSnap Manager V7, which includes support for...
Fantastic, thank you. As mentioned at the bottom of the article the V 7.2 software does recognize and function with the old Fujitsu S300M portable scanner although only newer Scansnap models are included in the list of applicable scanners.This is semi-old info but did you see this?
Surprise! Fujitsu Releases 64-Bit ScanSnap Manager for Older Scanners - TidBITS
Since the release of Catalina, owners of older ScanSnap scanners have been scrambling to find a way to keep their devices functioning after Fujitsu refused to upgrade its software. In a surprising—and very late—move, Fujitsu has released the 64-bit ScanSnap Manager V7, which includes support for...tidbits.com
Thanks for taking the time to assist!
The move for me to the M1 OS 12+ from OS 10.13 a quantum leap. Will miss being easily able to swap out parts and make upgrades as on the pre 2016 MacBook Pro, but very happy with the 2021 model having OS of this decade.
Here is the video, and Legacy drivers installer pulled from HP FTP server that i used for my HP LaserJet Pro M12... and an older P1102w to get working.
Click show more on the show notes to get the Legacy drivers installer.
Click show more on the show notes to get the Legacy drivers installer.
It's like teaching an old Boeing pilot new French switchology ). Manufacturers always point at each other for driver support... Or in Boeing's case, why is the nose pointing down? Maybe we need a new hardware change...
1. Download and install Pacifist: https://www.charlessoft.com/
2. Download HP Drivers pack: https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1888 = will take a while...
3. Mount (double click) the downloaded dmg file.
4. Open Pacifist...(free to use but you need to wait 15 sec if you do not pay for the software).
5. Choose "Open Package" and navigate in Finder to "HP_PrinterSupportManual" and open the file "HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers.pkg"
6. Highlight (= click once) the row "HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers Contents".
7. At the top of that window choose Install.
8. And the rest should be as easy to follow!
9, Finally add the printer with the normal procedure.
2. Download HP Drivers pack: https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1888 = will take a while...
3. Mount (double click) the downloaded dmg file.
4. Open Pacifist...(free to use but you need to wait 15 sec if you do not pay for the software).
5. Choose "Open Package" and navigate in Finder to "HP_PrinterSupportManual" and open the file "HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers.pkg"
6. Highlight (= click once) the row "HewlettPackardPrinterDrivers Contents".
7. At the top of that window choose Install.
8. And the rest should be as easy to follow!
9, Finally add the printer with the normal procedure.