Printer and HP Scan compatibility with forthcoming macOS update?

[jimpal]

A couple of times on my M4 iMac running Tahoe (MacOS 26.4.1) I have received fleeting little windows (disappear before I have time to read) saying I must update something if I want to continue using my Envy 7155 printer or HP Scan app after a forthcoming update to macOS. I see the word Rosetta now and then. What's going on? If I must do some updating, where can I find an explanation for it that I am able to read before it disappears? By when must this be done, if it applies to me?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @jimpal 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Your HP Envy 7155 printer and HP Scan app will continue to work on macOS Tahoe (26.4.1), but Apple is phasing out Rosetta support in upcoming updates. This means that older Intel-based drivers or apps relying on Rosetta translation may stop functioning unless updated. The solution is to ensure you are using the latest HP App and drivers, which are fully compatible with Apple silicon and macOS Tahoe.

Steps to Ensure Compatibility

Update to HP App (formerly HP Smart)

• Open the Mac App Store.
• Search for HP App and install the latest version.
• This replaces HP Smart and ensures compatibility with macOS 26.x.

Update Printer Drivers and Firmware

• Open the HP App.
• Select your Envy 7155 printer.
• Go to Printer Settings > Advanced Settings (this opens the Embedded Web Server).
• Check for firmware updates and apply them.

Reconfigure HP Scan

• In the HP App, select Scan.
• If prompted, allow installation of updated HP Scan components.
• Test a scan to confirm functionality.

Reset HP App if Needed

• Go to System Settings > Applications > HP App > Reset.
• Re-add your printer in the HP App.

Take care, and have an amazing day!

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[jimpal]

for Hawks_Eye: Thanks for your clearly stated instructions, but I ran into a problem with them, and stopped before completing them.

I proceeded to download the new HP app, opened it with my printer, went to Advanced Settings, and then as I proceeded, up pops a window saying "This connection is Not Private." with a button to proceed as well as an alternative explanation I did not understand. So, I didn't feel I could safely proced without the possibility of some kind of malware.

I'm stopped. What should I do next?

[jimpal]

for Hawks_Eye: Your email today provided the same response to me as yours yesterday. Did not address the problem I have having in carrying out your previous instruction. I'm sure you sent it inadvertently. 

Your previous instructions were very clear, but when I tried to follow them, here's what showed up on my computer when I went to Printer Settings>Advanced Settings today, and Printer Settings/Advanced Settings>firmware updates yesterday:

I'm stopped. What should I do next?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @jimpal 

Thanks for all your efforts and patience.

That “This connection is not private” message you saw is expected when accessing your printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS). It appears because the printer uses a self‑signed certificate rather than one issued by a public authority. It is not malware, and it is completely safe to proceed when you are connecting directly to your own HP printer on your home network.

• The warning is about certificate trust, not about malicious content.
• HP printers ship with their own certificates, which macOS doesn’t recognize as “trusted.”
• Since you initiated the connection to your printer’s IP address, there is no risk of malware.

Continue with the steps in the HP App:

1. Open HP App → select your Envy 7155.
2. Go to Advanced Settings (EWS).
3. Apply any firmware updates.
4. Re‑add the printer in the HP App if needed.
5. Test printing and scanning to confirm functionality.

You’ll be fully prepared for Apple’s upcoming changes to Rosetta support, and your printer and HP Scan will remain compatible with macOS Tahoe.

Regards,

Hawks_Eye

[jimpal · Accepted solution]

For Hawks_Eye: Thanks for your latest. I went through the steps and found I have no firmware updates available.  

Interestingly, I did an Apple update to macOS 25 today on my M4 iMac, and again received the same popup warning about the need to take actions to be prepared for using the Intel HP printing setup with Apple's forthcoming update (was it this one, or an upcoming biggie?). Strange, as these settings were all as they are now. Perhaps it's there if needed or not?

Please take this as a constructive comment. I went through all of these steps (some quite obscure to find) to ensure the future compatibility. Seems like I am there. But I am a quite experienced Mac user. How about the great masses of people who really aren't into the details of making their Mac/HP hookup work right? They wouldn't have had your advice, or even how to get it. HP should wrap all of this up in a new release of your app that does it automatically. That's the way Apple would do it. And, being someone who has respected HP for years, I'm surprised HP hasn't. I suggest that be considered beccause it will save lots of problems.

Thanks for the help.

[Hawks_Eye]

Thanks for replying @jimpal 

It’s good to hear you’ve already taken the steps to confirm firmware and driver readiness, and that your system is functioning as expected after the macOS 25 update. The popup you mentioned is part of Apple’s transition messaging—Apple is preparing users for changes in how Intel‑based printer drivers interact with future macOS releases. At present, your HP printing setup remains supported, and the HP App continues to be the recommended path for printing and scanning on macOS.

Your observation about the complexity of these steps is valid. HP’s current guidance is to ensure users stay updated through the HP App, which integrates Diagnose & Fix and driver management. 

This approach is designed to reduce the need for manual intervention. Your suggestion that HP streamline this further is constructive.

You are already well‑prepared for upcoming changes. If you notice any new prompts or compatibility warnings after future macOS updates, the first step will always be to check the HP App for updates and run Diagnose & 

Thanks,

Hawks_Eye