Trying to add a new printer!
I was given an HP deskjet 2050 as a present. It is used and doesn't have the original cds with it. I went on HP's website and downloaded the mac compatible drivers and software. The printer is not recognized under my printers in system preferences. When I click "add" it pops up and I click "add" again. Then it tells me that it is searching for software from apple. After several minutes it asks me if I want to download the items. Several minutes later a message pops up saying " software is unavailable at this time." or "And error has occured in the process of downloading." I have received both messages the times I have tried to download. Please help!!
This is Apple's current driver package for HP - Apple HP Printer Drivers 2.16.1.
This is the last HP posted driver and firmware update - Mac OS X 10.7 downloads for HP LaserJet P2055d Printer.
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Mac OS X: About the Reset Printing System feature ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341?viewlocale=en_US
10.5/10.6/10.7 instructions...
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http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20031215144430486
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1341
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Just a few questions to start out:
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Were these printers already working with your system?
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