printer driver for HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw running on MacOS 10.13

[Ika_Wtal]

I have just bought a printer HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw. For this printer no driver is available for MacOS 10.13. Is there any alternative that I can use even with less functionability?

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Ika_Wtal,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

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

I understand you're unable to find an official driver for your HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw printer for MacOS 10.13 High Sierra, there might be a few alternative options you can explore:

Built-in Drivers: MacOS often includes built-in drivers for many popular printers. Sometimes, connecting your printer to your Mac via USB or over the network might automatically prompt MacOS to detect and install the necessary drivers. Try connecting your printer and see if MacOS recognizes it without needing additional drivers.

Generic Drivers: MacOS also offers generic printer drivers that might work with your HP printer. While these drivers might not offer the full range of functionality, they often provide basic printing capabilities. To access these drivers, go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners, click the "+" button to add a printer, and see if your printer appears in the list of available printers. If not, you can try adding it manually and select a generic driver.

Software Update: Ensure that your MacOS is up to date. Sometimes, Apple includes printer driver updates in system updates. Software and Drivers for HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw

Compatibility Mode: MacOS might allow you to install drivers intended for older versions of MacOS using compatibility mode. While this is not always guaranteed to work, it's worth a try if you have access to older drivers.

Refer to this document: HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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