Add HP Printers via Mac device

The instructions below describe how to add HP printers to your Mac device using the Printers & Scanners preferences pane. Follow these simple steps to connect your printer and ensure seamless printing from your Mac.

Step-by-step guide:

 

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.

  2. Select System Preferences from the dropdown menu.

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  1. In the System Preferences window, click on Printers & Scanners.

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  1. If you have an existing printer that you wish to remove, select it from the list on the left.

  2. Click on the minus sign (-) below the list to delete the selected printer.

  1. Click on the plus sign (+) below the list of printers to add a new printer.

  2. In the Add Printer window, click on the Globe icon in the header bar (Network printer).

  1. Enter the printer's address in the address field. This is typically the IP address of the printer.

  2. From the Protocol dropdown list, select HP Direct – Socket.

  3. The printer information and driver should populate automatically. Ensure the correct printer driver is selected.

  4. Once all the information is correctly populated, click on the Add button.

 

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