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01-06-2024 11:21 AM
Welcome to the HP Community --
You are correct -- HP Smart will not install on that older version of iOS.
There is no workaround to the requirement.
At this writing:
HP Smart for iOS / iPadOS
Apple Store Preview – HP Smart
Compatibility
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
What else?
You could check whether AirPrint might work...
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Mobile Printing – Mobile Options for Printers
Start here
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
Open the section for your printer series > Find your printer and supported applications.
HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
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HP Smart (Mobile) >>> Download / Install - How-to - and FAQ
HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
Read the FAQs
For example:
What is the HP Smart app and its requirements?
And / or
What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
And / or
Why can't I connect my wireless printer or print over the network?
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
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From Apple
Excerpted
How to use AirPrint
AirPrint is a technology built into most popular printer models, including the printers and print servers listed here. To use AirPrint, you don't need to install an app, additional drivers, or other software.
How to print from your Mac
How to print from your iPhone or iPad
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Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network
Apple - Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
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