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In Mac OS X 10.9, also known as Mavericks, HP is providing updated print drivers and
software through Apple Software Update. This video shows how to install an HP printer using
Apple Software Update with a wired or wireless connection.
With this type of installation, you do not need to download a driver from HP to use your
printer in Mavericks. First, turn on the printer and make sure it
is in a ready state and there are no blinking error lights or messages displayed on the
screen.
Make sure the printer is connected to a wired or wireless network, or is connected to the
USB port of a Time Capsule or AirPort Base Station. Because connecting your printer to
a network is unique for each system configuration, we will not provide those instructions here.
Click the Apple menu. Click System Preferences.
Under the hardware section, click Printers & Scanners.
In the left pane of the Printers & Scanners window, click the plus sign.
If a dropdown menu opens, click Add Printer or Scanner.
The name of your HP printer will display in the Name window pane.
Select your printer listed as Bonjour or Bonjour Multifunction type. You must choose one of
these two connection types for a network-connected printer.
If your printer is Airprint-enabled, the Airprint driver will be set as default. To use the
HP driver, click the Use box. From the dropdown menu, select the name of
your printer. Once your printer is selected, click Add.
Your Mac will then retrieve the latest software for your printer and install it.
If you receive a message stating that some of the software for the printer is missing,
click Download and Install. Next, click the Apple menu from your Mac.
Click Software Update to automatically begin checking for available updates from the App
store. Software Update will also update the database your Mac uses to determine available
printer software. Click Update next to any available software
updates. Install all available updates for best printer performance and functionality.
If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password and then click Sign In.
Once the software updates are completed, you might be required to restart your computer.
After the installation process completes, verify that your printer displays in the queue.
To use the updated software features, you must quit and restart any applications that
were open before adding the printer. Your printer is now ready for regular use.
You can find additional helpful videos at hp.com/supportvideos and on our YouTube channel,
youtube.com/hpprintersupport.