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Select one of the following download methods to install the printer driver:
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Installation CD: Insert the installation CD, and then click Run. Open the Mac Installer folder, and then run the Installer OS X.pkg file.
Figure : Example of the Installer OS X.pkg file
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Download from the website: After downloading the software from the website, please unzip the file. Go to PrinterDriver>MAC_Installer>MAC_Printer, and then run the Printer Driver.pkg.
Figure : Example of the zip file, and then running the Printer Driver.pkg file
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Make sure to enter the password if prompted by the Installer.
Figure : Example of entering the password when prompted by the Installer
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The Installation is complete.
Figure : Example of Installation complete
After the software has successfully installed, continue to the next section to add a printer.
Add a printer to the host Operating system (Mac OSX)
Use the following steps to add a printer using a Mac computer.
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Open the System Preferences by clicking on the gear icon from the Dock at the bottom of the computer screen.
Figure : Example of the System Preferences icon
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Click Printers & Scanners.
Figure : Example of clicking on Printers & Scanners
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Click on the + sign.
Figure : Example of clicking on the + sign to add printer
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Select the IP address at the top, and then choose a HP Jetdirect - Socket in the Protocol field
Figure : Example of selecting the IP address, and then choosing HP Jetdirect - Socket
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Enter the printer's IP in the Address field, and then enter the printer name to be used in the Name field.
Figure : Example of the printer IP Address, and then entering printer name
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The printer driver is selected automatically in the Use field. If not automatically selected, click Select Software.
Figure : Example of clicking on Select Software
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Search and choose the driver to install.
Click OK.
Figure : After searching and choosing the desired driver, click OK
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Click Add, to add a printer.
Figure : Example of clicking Add to add a printer
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Adding the printer is now complete.
Figure : Example of the printer is now added
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To check for the printer, open the print command in the document.
Figure : Example of printer appearing in the print command