How to Link HP Printer to Mac without the Use of CD

 HP printers come with a variety of functionalities that allow people to print and scan effortlessly. If you are a Mac device owner, you must connect your HP printer to it properly so that it functions as desired. You can connect your Mac to an HP printer in various ways. One of them is without the use of CD. Although the printer comes with a driver CD, it is usually out of date. For more information about your printer model, visit 123.hp.com. In this article, you’ll find about the different methods to connect your HP with your Mac device without the use of CD.

 


The Process to Setup Your HP Printer on Mac without the Driver CD

Before connecting the printer with Mac, you must check that the printing device utilizes updated software. If it isn’t, follow these points to install the updated software.

 

Install the updated printer software

Launch the main Mac menu and tap ‘System Preferences.’ Now follow the instructions below.

 

  • Next, tap ‘Printer and Scanner.’

  • Select ‘Add Printer’ so that your HP printer connects to Mac.

  • Look for updates for the driver you have installed.

  • To install a new printer driver, visit 123.hp.com/setup. Download the compatible printer driver.

  • Exit the ‘System Preferences’ window.

 

After this, you can follow the different methods to connect your HP printer to Mac without CD.

 

  1. Connect your macOS to your HP printer

To link your macOS to the HP printer, start by turning on the printing device. Now, go through the steps below. 

 

  • Head to the ‘Settings’ page and after that to the ‘Wireless Setup.’

  • To link the HP printer to Mac, choose the network you wish to connect your printer with. 

  • If the network doesn’t appear, input its name and hit Enter.

  • Lastly, input the password of the wireless network to connect with the network. 

  • If your HP printer doesn’t support the touch screen menu, go to your printer’s Control Panel. Here, hit the wireless icon for a couple of minutes. You’ll observe a blue light flashing. After that, your printer will link to the wireless network.

 

  1. Use HP software to link the printer to Mac.

You can also use HP software and connect the printer to Mac without CD. For it, you need to visit 123.hp.com

 

  • Find the printer drivers as per your printer’s model number.

  • After locating the driver, click ‘Download.’ The software will start downloading. 

  • After it downloads, install the software by adhering to the guidelines on your screen. It will allow you to connect your HP printer to Mac.

  • Choose the wireless network when you are prompted for the connection type.

  • Now choose ‘Continue’ to finish the installation process on your Mac.

 

Final Words

These methods will help you effectively link your HP printer to Mac without using the CD. For it, you need to install the updated printer software from 123.hp.com. Follow the instructions outlined precisely and if you face any difficulties in executing the steps, contact expert HP customer support service.

 

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