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I have a HP OfficeJet Pro 6970. My MacBook Pro updated to BigSur 11.4 When I choose to download the new driver, I get this message " Choose a different product series and detected operating system Mac OS 11.2. The printer is staying idle......anyone else having this issue?

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@Mr_Sigolo

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

 

All you've to do is download the latest version of the HP Smart App from the App Store: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_2073929-1413451-16

 

Let me know if this helps.

 

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@Mr_Sigolo

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

 

All you've to do is download the latest version of the HP Smart App from the App Store: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_2073929-1413451-16

 

Let me know if this helps.

 

If the information I've provided was helpful, give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution and Kudos buttons, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers!

 

Thanks!

 

Have a great day!


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This isn't going to work, HP does not have an updated driver that works with 11.4. The Mac drivers haven't been updated since November 12, 2020.

 

We need an updated driver!

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