How to connect a second (older) Apple OS laptop to my HP printer

[MARGARITA17]

Hello, 

I wonder if someone could help me, please?

My macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 is connected on the internet to my HP ENVY Inspire 7200e printer - still under warranty.

I would like to connect another  former laptop to the printer as well. It is an OS High Sierra 10.13.6 

I am not very tech savvy. Can this be done, and if so, can you please suggest a step by step approach. 

Please say if this is complicated and I would do better asking for HP technical support

Many thanks,

Margaret 

[Jerry_57]

Hi @MARGARITA17,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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


I understand you connecting another MacBook running macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 to your HP ENVY Inspire 7200e printer can be accomplished with relative ease. Below are step-by-step instructions to help you set up the connection:
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Check Network Connection:
 

• Make sure your HP ENVY Inspire 7200e printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you intend to use for your macOS High Sierra laptop. Both devices need to be on the same network.

Download HP Easy Start:
 

• Go to the HP Software and Driver Downloads.
• Enter your printer model "ENVY Inspire 7200e" to find and download "HP Easy Start" for your Mac running High Sierra.

Install the Software:
 

• Open the downloaded HP Easy Start file from your Downloads folder.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to install the printer software.

Add the Printer to Your Mac:
 

• Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
• Select Printers & Scanners.
• Click the + button to add a new printer.
• Your HP ENVY Inspire 7200e should appear in the list if both devices are on the same network.
• Select your printer from the list and click Add.

Confirm the Printer is Set as Default:
 

• In the Printers & Scanners window, ensure your HP printer is set as the default printer if you plan to use it frequently.

Try Printing a Test Page:
 

• Open any document and select Print. Choose your HP ENVY Inspire 7200e as the printer and print a test page to confirm the connection.
  
  
  I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Jerry_57

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[MARGARITA17]

Hi Jerry, 

I haven't yet fully digested what I can see is a very helpful step-by- step guide - exactly as I had hoped - but I just wanted to acknowledge it and thank you very much for the trouble you took to advise me.  I hope to put your guidance in practice early next week, and if I may I shall come back to you  if I hit any problems. 

With many thanks, 

Margarita 

[Jerry_57]

Hi @MARGARITA17,

Thank you for your response.

I’m glad the guide feels clear and well‑crafted—may it unfold smoothly when you put it into action!

Regards
Jerry_57