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09-15-2026 12:42 AM
Although my printer is detected, its not printing anything, I'm usig MacOS and I believe theres a driver that should be installed HP Smart Tank driver essentials - L5_1657 please can you help me with this request?
09-15-2026 06:16 AM
Hi @BlakeFord27
Please install with the next Apple Smart Tank 520 basic driver:
(1) Connect your Smart Tank 520 with USB cable:
(2) Then install the next software
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09-15-2026 09:03 AM
I followed the steps and installed the extension, also I restarted my mac but still the same issue, the printer does not print, for reference I'm using MacOS Tahoe 26.4.1, connected via USB to the printer HP Smart Tank 525
09-16-2026 04:11 AM
Hi @BlakeFord27
This could be related to some printer driver error, and then needs to reset printer system on Mac.
Please follow steps from the next video to reset printer system on Mac:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifpwzokW-Qo
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