HP Deskjet 3050 all in one J610 printer: Software and drivers for Mac OS 12.0 Monterey

[SteveFM]

I have a HP Deskjet 3050 all in one J610 printer running fine on an old Mac with Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra.  I have a new Mac with Mac OS 14.0 Sonoma.  It appears the only available HP software/drivers are 32 bit for Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion.  The 32 bit software/drivers are incompatible with the 64 bit Mac OS 11.0 through 14.0.  Would it be possible to modify/recompile a 64 bit version of the software/drivers for 64 bit Mac OS (Is it that simple?)?  I will understand if the answer is there is not enough demand to justify the extent of effort required (time for a new printer!).

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @SteveFM,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

Unfortunately, modifying or recompiling the existing 32-bit software/drivers for 64-bit compatibility with macOS 11.0 through 14.0 is not a simple task. It involves significant effort and expertise in software development, particularly in dealing with hardware interaction and system-level integration.

While it's theoretically possible to rewrite or update the drivers to be compatible with newer macOS versions, it typically requires access to the source code, knowledge of the printer's hardware specifications, and familiarity with macOS driver development. Without these resources, it would be extremely challenging for an individual to undertake such a task.

In most cases, printer manufacturers like HP release updated drivers or provide compatibility information for their products. If HP hasn't provided compatible drivers for your printer model and the newer macOS versions, it's likely due to factors such as the age of the printer and the market demand for supporting older hardware on newer operating systems.

Given this situation, your options may include:

• Check for Updates: Periodically check HP's official website to see if they've released updated drivers for your printer and the newer macOS versions.
• Consider a New Printer: If compatibility remains an issue and your printer is no longer supported by HP for newer macOS versions, it may be time to consider upgrading to a newer printer model that offers better compatibility and support for the latest operating systems.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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