Unable to connect Officejet 6700 to MacBook

[Simon45]

I am trying to connect my Officejet 6700 to my MacBook (running macOS 10.13.6).  I get the error message "An error occurred whilst trying to add the selected printer."
The printer is sucessfully connected to an iMac and I can email printing to the printer. 

The printer was previously connected to the MacBook but I (rather foolishly) deleted it and the drivers.  I tried to reinstall the drivers using HP EasyStart but I just get a spinning wheel and the message "Gathering device information..."

How should I proceed?

[TEJ1602]

@Simon45, Welcome to HP Support Community!

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 

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.

Download and install HP Utility from here.

Let me know the outcome.

Cheers 🙂

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