The printer Deskjet 1516 won't print although it is connected to the computer

[Sil4]

The computer recognizes the printer HP Deskjet 1516, but it just does not print. The message that appears is "waiting for printer to become available". It does not print. I know the printer is working and so is the cable.The cartridges are new and I've already made copies. My MacOS is Big Sur 11.3. Help me, please!

[Kumar0307]

@Sil4, Welcome to the HP Support Community!

I understand you are not able to print from your Mac. Let us try these steps:

Check for any software updates on Mac

Click the Apple icon > About This Mac > Software Update and install any available update.

Make sure the cable is directly connected between the Mac and the printer.

The use of a USB hub is not recommended. Also, make sure the cable is connected to a USB 2.0 port on your Mac.

Do you have an Anti-virus/firewall installed on the Mac? If yes, disable the same for time being.

You may check this in System Information > Applications.

• Check if the printer is getting recognized by your Mac:

1. From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.
2. Click System Report.
3. Under the Hardware heading on the left side of the System Information window, click USB.

USB 3 devices appear under USB 3.0 Bus, and USB 2 devices appear under USB 2.0 Bus. The printer should be under the USB 2.0 Bus    

Click here to download and install the HP Printer driver via HP Easy Start.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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