NOTE: Each OS supports a different set of base languages. The default
language of English will always be installed and used if a specific language
is not supported. Refer to the LaserJet user guide for the specific set of
languages that hp supports with a product.
The hp LaserJet Installer provides hp LaserJet PostScript printing support for the Mac OS 8.6, 9.x and X 10.1 and above operating systems.
This software solution provides printer support for the following printer:
This software contains the following software:
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
Printer Dialog Extentions (PDE) files (OS X only)
I/O Modules to support USB products
hp LaserJet Utility
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How to download and install
Below are easy-to-follow instructions for downloading and installing your Mac printing solution.
- Before proceeding with the software installation, the printer must first be properly set up, and your computer must be ready to print.
- Turn on the printer first, then the computer.
- Close any screen savers, virus protection programs or other software programs that are running on your computer.
- Download the file to your hard drive.
- Expand the file by finding the directory where the file was saved. Double click on the file.
- To install the files, double click on the Installation program. Printer support files will be installed into their appropriate locations. hp LaserJet Utility will be installed in the hp LaserJet Folder. If installing under OS X, files will be installed for both OS X and Classic (if installed).
- For Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2, identify the printer by running the DeskTop Printer Utility. Double click on the utility. Identify your connection type. Next, identify your printer on the connection and select the printer's PPD name (If you can autosetup the device, please do so).
- Close the Desktop Printer Utility. Name you printer in the process.
- For Mac OS X 10.1 and beyond, identify the printer by running the Print Center Utility.
Double click on the utility. Select Add Printer. Select the appropriate Directory Service. Select you printer from the list displayed or enter the IP address and printer type. Click on "Add" to add printer.
** Refer to the readme document for more detailed installation instructions and other information.
Please read all related installation, general information, and licensing sections of the README files which are included with most software and drivers from this site.