Recurring "HP Printer Driver Update" software updates

Hi,
I have an HP printer for which I've naturally installed drivers for. This has been going on for quite some time but I'm just now getting annoyed by it enough to ask for help
After a google search, I wasn't able to find anyone else having this issue but each time Software Update checks in, it shows that there's an HP Printer Drivers Update for v2.3. Is there a way to either stop it from checking for updates for that software or, preferably, determine why it thinks the previous updates haven't been applied cleanly?
Thanks in advance!
Bryan

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
barenal wrote:
I have an HP printer for which I've naturally installed drivers for.
That could be the issue. Normally OS X contains all the drivers (/Library/Printers) you need and it's best not to install drivers, unless you run into an issue with the Apple installed one.
You might try uninstalling the drivers you installed, if you have an uninstall on the disk or dmg you used.
-mj

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