Print Driver for MacBook Air M2 and HP LaserJet P1505

[Mercury7]

I'm using a MacBook Air M2 and running mac OS 15.0.1 Sequoia on it.  I have an old HP LaserJet P1505 that I'd like to try to use with this laptop.   I have a wireless connection and also the proper USB cable to connect the laptop and the printer together.  I've tried, without success, to locate a print driver for it on this, the HP support site.  Before I have to (quite possibly) chuck this old LaserJet, I wanted to make every effort to find a driver, if one still exists, for it. 

Any help or ideas out there ?

THANK YOU!!

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Mercury7 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

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

You can often use older printers like the HP LaserJet P1505 with newer Macs, but finding the right driver can be a challenge. Here’s how to set it up on your MacBook Air M2:

Steps to Install the HP LaserJet P1505 on macOS

Check for Built-in Driver:

• macOS often includes generic drivers for older printers. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
• Click the + button to add a printer. If your LaserJet P1505 appears in the list, select it and see if you can use the built-in driver.

Use AirPrint:

• Some HP printers support AirPrint, which allows you to print without needing a specific driver. Check if your printer can connect via AirPrint when adding it in Printers & Scanners.

Download HP Smart App:

• Download the HP Smart app from the Mac App Store. This app can help with printer setup and may automatically find the right drivers.

Download Legacy Drivers:

• If the above methods don’t work, you can try downloading the driver from HP’s support site:
  • Visit the HP Support page.
  • Search for "HP LaserJet P1505."
  • Look for any available drivers under the “Software and Drivers” section. You may need to try older versions compatible with macOS.

Install Driver Manually:

• If you find a compatible driver, download it and follow the installation instructions provided.
• After installation, return to Printers & Scanners to add the printer again.

Using USB Connection:

• If using a USB cable, connect it to the Mac and the printer.
• The Mac should recognize the printer and attempt to install the necessary drivers automatically.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Rachel571

HP Support