HP Laserjet 4L on Macbook
Can I use HP Laserjet 4L with my Mac?
I have an old HP laserjet 4L with a cord for parallel port. There are converters out there for parallel to USB (hard to find and not cheap) , and the list of printer drivers in my new Macbook contains s a "gimp print" driver for that printer.
However, "Angela" on Apple phone support flatly told me that printer "is not compatible" with my Mac.
Has anybody had success?
Thanks!
You would be better off getting a new laser printer than spending money trying to use that old 4L. HP no longer even sells a parallel-USB cable. Some users have reported little if any success using one.
The HP LaserJet 1022 is an inexpensive USB based laser printer that lists for $180 after rebate.
The HP LaserJet 1022n is network ready and costs $270 after rebate.
Both support Mac OSX and have universal binary drivers available for use on Intel and PPC Macs.
You may find even lower prices shopping around online. The above prices are direct from HP's web site.
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View Solution.Hi,
By testing the exact same model I were able to configure the product and could not replicate any similar behaviour.
Please try updating the firmware of your printer, that is one major difference I could notice as your printer have a very outdated firmware version:
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View Solution.Hi dlp1962uva,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I understand you would like a widget for the Laserjet on the IMac.
I will be happy to help you.
During the installation process, there is a small checkbox that is often overlooked that will allow the WIDGET to be installed. You could re-install and look for the WIDGET check box, or check the Finder/Applications/Utilities/HP Folder and see if there is a separate install for the Ink Monitor/Widget.
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Click on Driver - Product Installation Software and download the drivers.
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I installed the HP ePrint app on my iPad. Unfortunately, the app could not find the printer either.
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Not necessarily. AirPrint uses a protocol separate from the communication protocol used for the Extreme's USB port. The HP printer may disable AirPrint when its USB port connected to a valid device, which is my reason for recommending you use it wirelessly.
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AirPrint printers connected using Bluetooth or shared through a USB port of a Mac, PC, AirPort Base Station, or Time Capsule are not supported.
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I have installed HP Laserjet M1132 MFP on my MacBook Air. The scanner does work but the printer doesn't. After sending the page to print it shows on the screen that printing is finished but no printed picture goes out. What should I do?
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BenHi Ben,
Well done with finding the file. Based on your info I searched the PPD folder and found the LaserJet 4.gz, which after unpacking and opening saw that it was ppd for the HP LaserJet 4/4M PostScript 600DPI entry I could see in the printer list under HP.
As to how this file got there I cannot say for sure. I would have said that it was part of the 10.4.6 DVD that came with the MacBook Pro. But after checking a new Mini, I found it doesn't have this file? So, I know I have previously run a HP installer to help a forum postee. Maybe the LaserJet 4.gz was added by this installer. Certainly the 'Date Modified' field is different to the other HP files (04/03/2005 vs 17/11/2005) and it is the only file with this date. Very weird!!
Looking at the ppd there is reference to five printer driver plug-ins;
*APDialogExtension: "/Library/Printers/hp/PDEs/hpColorOptions.plugin"
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*APDialogExtension: "/Library/Printers/hp/PDEs/hpFinishing.plugin"
*APDialogExtension: "/Library/Printers/hp/PDEs/hpImageQuality.plugin"
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Now, all of these files are present on my Mac and when I looked at the info of these files I found there are written in Universal. Checking the Mini again, I found the same files, also in Universal, so it looks like the plug-ins are part of the OS X 10.4.6 install. So, if the LaserJet 4.gz file was added by a different installer, it is interesting that it makes use of these plugins that are already present.
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Hi,I'm new here and I think my problem were discussed few times before.However,I tried to follow the solutions similiar to my condition but it does not work.My problem is whenever I plugged in the HP printer (Laserjet M1132 MFP) usb to my Macbook Air,a screen will pop-out and read as 'the disk inserted is not readable by this computer'.I even bought my Mac to the Mac store but the situation remains the same.Okay with other printer but not with my HP.Sigh.The HP printer worked just fine with other computers (not Mac).I'm really sick of it.Please help me.I once plugged in an external hard drive & started Time Machine with it.The printer problem started after that.However, the hard drive plug-in works just fine.
Your attention of above matter is highly appreciated.Thank you.Here is what worked for me:
I reset the System Management Controller on my MBA. To do so requires shutting it down, keeping it plugged in to power (I also unplugged both USB connections), and then from a powered off state I simultaneously pressed Shift + Ctl + Option + Power (I did this once and it did not work so I tried again and did it 3 times just to be safe), then released them at once, then I pressed the power button. Problem solved.
http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/qt/Resetting-The-Smc-System-Management-Con troller-On-Your-Mac.htm
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MacBook Air connected to a Laserjet Pro MFP but not printing
Hi, I am trying to print from an HP LaserJet Pro MFP M-125a which is connected to a MacBook Air via a USB cable. The software has been downloaded and the print job window is always showing as if it is in the process of printing the print job given but no printing is issued and the print job is seen as done. Can you please tell me what's wrong why the print outs are not coming out?
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View Solution.Hi @Lilium ,
I see that you are having issues printing through the USB connection. I would really like to be able to help you resolve this issue.
Did you download and install the full software solution or run the Apple Upates?
Check the driver name that is installed for the printer. Make sure it shows just the printer's name.
Click the Apple menu and then click System Preferences. Click Printers & Scanners, highlight the printer name on the left side and on the right side of the screen it should show the printer's name. (LaserJet Pro MFP M125a )
If the full printer name isn't listed correctly, delete it and add the printer name back in from the list. Click the - sign to delete the driver and then click the + sign to add the driver, might have to click the drop down to select the printer's name to add it in.
How is the printer name listed?
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Repair the Disk Permissions on the Mac:
Close all applications.
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Double-click Disk Utility.
Highlight your hard drive/partition on the left.
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Restart the computer..
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Click the Apple icon and then click System Preferences.
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Click OK to confirm the reset.
Type the correct Name and Password.
Click OK to reset the printing system.
Then click the + sign to add the driver, highlight the printer. (you might have to click the drop down to select the printer's name) Then click on the Add button.
Try printing again.
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
Have a great day!
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Connection is wireless, able to ping printer. (also tried MacBook using ethernet).
This HP 1200 prints perfectly with another mac running Snow Leopard.
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tried generic printer from Mac, (message was printer is busy);
tried CUPS Gutenprint 5.0.2,(message says "unable to connect due to an error"
removed preferences and re-added printer, rebooted etc.
Any thoughts? I thought it was the driver, maybe there are other drivers out there or maybe it's something else???? ThanksThanks for the replys.
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