Can I use an HP Envy 5660 printer with a new Apple Silicon computer?

[TMVDave]

I just purchased a new Mac Studio computer with Apple Silicon. My previous computer was an iMac with a Intel processor. Can I still use my HP Envy 5660 printer? It says I need to download Rosetta to make it work. My operating system is Mac OSX 15.1. Thanks!

[Rachel571 · Accepted solution]

Hi @TMVDave 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Yes, you can still use your HP Envy 5660 printer with your new Mac Studio computer with Apple Silicon, but there are a few important points to clarify. Let's break it down:

1. Apple Silicon and Rosetta 2

• Rosetta 2 is an Apple technology that allows Intel-based apps to run on Apple Silicon Macs (like the M1, M2, or M2 Pro in your Mac Studio).
• Some older software drivers for printers (especially older printer models) might not be natively compatible with Apple Silicon and will require Rosetta 2 to run. It sounds like the printer driver you're trying to install is one of these apps that needs Rosetta to run properly.

2. HP Printer Drivers and Apple Silicon

For your HP Envy 5660, HP provides drivers for macOS that are compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon processors. Most modern printer drivers from HP are designed to work across both architectures (Intel and Apple Silicon) without the need for Rosetta 2, so you should not need Rosetta unless you’re using an outdated driver.

Note: HP Smart (the app you can use to manage your HP printer) is now fully compatible with Apple Silicon Macs and should work natively without needing Rosetta.

3. Steps to Install the Printer on Your Mac Studio (Apple Silicon)

To ensure smooth operation and avoid needing Rosetta, follow these steps:

Uninstall any old HP Drivers: If you've tried installing an old version of the printer driver before, it might be a good idea to remove it first. You can do this by going to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners, selecting your old printer, and clicking the minus button to remove it.

Install the Latest HP Printer Drivers:

• Go to the official HP website and search for HP Envy 5660 drivers for macOS.
• Download the most recent driver version that supports macOS 15.x (macOS Monterey or newer).
• The latest drivers should support both Intel and Apple Silicon processors and should not require Rosetta 2.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support

[TMVDave]

Thanks for your reply. I was not able to find the latest drivers, but I did get it up and running using Rosetta 2, which I had to download anyway for a few other apps I was running.