HP Color Laserjet 1600 with OSX 10.6.8

How to install and print with  an HP Color laserjet 1600, OS X 10.6.8? I read to select HP 2600 Color Laserjet, but when adding a printer it won't accept it.

Hi @elliebee,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand you are having trouble installing your HP ENVY 5660 to your Mac OS X 10.6.8, and I am happy to look into this for you!
According to this printer's specifications, Printer Specifications for the HP ENVY 5640, 5660, 7640, and Officejet 5740 and 8040 e-All-in-One Pr.... The minimum system requirements for Mac is version Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
However, as a workaround since there is no HP software, there is a driver directly through Apple that you can use. HP Printer Drivers v3.0 for OS X. This will allow for printing and scanning.
To scan without HP software, please see this guide, Scan from OS X v10.7 Lion With the Full Feature HP Software for HP Multifunction Printers. Even though it says for 10.7 this will work on 10.6.8 as well. Select Scan without HP software, scroll down and you will see three methods.
Otherwise, you might be able to upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7. You will have to contact Apple Support, to find out.
Hope this information is what you are looking for, and have a great day!
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