Peripheral

Ask something
Question

LaserJet macbook no software no opt out

0 helpful
3 replies

by Janie M

This is my macbook pro. I am a senior citizen. I set it up with my user and other admin user to prevent me messing it up again like online guides say.

I want to add a printer but i will neither install a driver nor silly hp software. That stops data collection. No opt out farce.

Jet Direct is almost as old as i am. This printer speaks ipp lpd wssomething airprint jetdirect and others. Listed on printer webpage.

I am able to use wifidirect to print from my iphone.

I can login to printer web on wifidirect using info from the status print out paper.

I changed the bonjour name to lazyprinter.

Connected to an offline router printer collects its dhcp reserved ipv4 192.168.20.130  .  Laptop connects with random address. I really don’t need the printer being chatty with the internet. Another question I’ll get help with firewall rules i barely understand

Macbook add printer sees bonjure name

Add printer jetdirect (port 9100)

Suggests software prompts for admin user

Oh no you don’t. We’re not installing anything. Printer speaks PostScript and PCL.

Select generic ps. Add printer

Printer status can see “ink” level

Nothing prints

I don’t know what to do next. The family is 🤷

Reply

3 replies

by Noah Mitchell

Since you can already see the ink level, the Mac is talking to the printer, so I would delete that JetDirect queue and start over from the Default tab instead of the IP tab. When the Bonjour name shows up, let the Mac pick the driverless option for it rather than forcing Generic PostScript over port 9100, because that raw setup is the part that often swallows jobs without an error. If you do use the IP tab, try IPP with the 192.168.20.130 address and the same driverless choice, then check the print queue to make sure the job is not paused or stuck. It is also worth sending one plain one-page test from a simple app after each change, so you know which setup actually worked.

by mesm

Since the printer already supports AirPrint and you can see its status, try removing the JetDirect queue and adding it via AirPrint. That usually avoids the extra software prompt and still works over your local network.

by mesm

Since you can already see the ink level, the Mac is reaching the printer. I would delete the JetDirect queue and add the printer again using the driverless AirPrint option, then send a one-page test print.

Your reply

Posts from new accounts enter the moderation queue before publishing. No advertisements, promotional content, or personal attacks. See the community guidelines.