Printer Drivers for MacBook Air and HP LaserJet 1505

[RF5868]

I'm hoping someone knows how to install the printer drivers for a great but old HP LaserJet P1505 on a new MacBook Air.  I spent one hour on the phone with Apple who could not resolve the issue.  Every time I try and download the drivers an error message pops up that says I need to be on the operating system 12 or less which I am.  Any ideas would be appreciated as to how to resolve this.  

[Anand_Andy]

Hi @RF5868,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are trying to download drivers for your HP LaserJet P1505 Printer. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

To assist better: 

• Is the printer already connected to your Wi-Fi router?
• When was the last time the printer worked fine?
• Was there any update done recently on the PC or Printer?

The drivers are available for Mac OS 12, you may Click here to download.

If the printer is already connected to your router then you may try print using Airprint. (Check Compatibility)

1.) Click the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners.

2.) Check if your printer name displays in the Printers list, If your printer is listed, click the printer name, click the minus sign to delete the printer.

3.) If you see multiple printer queues for the same printer, remove all extra printers by selecting them one at a time, and then clicking the minus button at the bottom of the list.

4.) Click the plus sign click Add Printer or Scanner, click the printer name.

5.) Click the Use or Print Using menu, select AirPrint in the pop-up menu. Then click Add.

6.) Try to print.

Ensure that the printer is up to date with its firmware and Mac is up to date with its software. If you are unsure you may use the links below to update the printer firmware and Mac software:

• Update printer firmware
• Update software on Mac 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[RF5868]

Hi. Thank you for responding. My printer is not wifi enabled. Can you send instructions that takes this into account please?  

thank you. 

[Anand_Andy]

@RF5868,

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate your efforts. As the issue still persists, I'm sending out a private message to assist you with the next course of action. 

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Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

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