Printer Browser runs automatically whenever it’s needed by Yosemite, but you can always summon it at any time by clicking the plus sign (or Add) button on the Printers & Scanners pane in System Preferences.
Oct 31, 2014 I have tried everything. Has Apple just dropped driver support completely for this printer under Yosemite? It worked fine under Mavericks.my other 'new' HP Inkjet printer works under Yosemite, but I can't get my HP LaserJet 1012 to work!!! About a 10 year-old printer but still good.
If your USB printer is natively supported (has a preloaded driver in Yosemite), you might not need to go through the trouble of clicking the Add button on the Printers & Scanners pane. OS X can add a new USB printer automatically, so don’t be surprised if your Mac swoops in and does it for you as soon as you plug in a new printer.
It is using LPD but i also tried HP socket with no rsults other than again printing rubbish. The printer works fine in windows. I have disabled the accounting function within the printer. I have also revret to MAC 10.10.3 from 10.10.4 with no luck. I have tried to fix all premisions within mAC. With the release of the New Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite, HP has provided a list of supported HP Printers, and an FAQ with Yosemite related content. HP - 4620166 - 2 Sign up. Includes 8 months of ink delivered with HP Instant Ink. Help save time with Smart Tasks. Get automatic two-sided printing, Borderless print, easy mobile printing, and self-healing Wi-Fi. HP voice-activated printing enables your HP printer to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.Prints up to 20 ISO ppm.in black, up to 10 ppm. in color. Apr 15, 2015 HP Deskjet 1512 series. HP Deskjet 2540 series. The HP download center correctly detects my operating system, but indicates that it cannot provide a list of available drivers/software updates. Most of the above printers indicate compatibility with Mac OS 10.9, but not for Yosemite. The printers that I listed above are in my desired price range.
Also, the manufacturer’s installation program for your printer might add the printer for you in a behind-the-scenes way, even if OS X lies dormant.
Although Printer Browser doesn’t look like much, power lurks underneath.
Along the top of Printer Browser are three toolbar icons that display the printer connections possible in Yosemite that you can add to your system:
- Default: Click this button to display the entries for any printers that are automatically detected by your Mac (no matter what the connection type).To choose as default a printer that you’ve already added, click System Preferences and click the Printers & Scanners icon. Click the Default Printer pop-up menu in the Printers & Scanners pane, and choose that printer. You can also choose the Last Printer Used option from the pop-up menu, which automatically makes the default printer the last printer you used.
- IP: Click this button to add a remote printer to your Mac through an Internet connection or a local network connection. Sending a job to an Internet Protocol (IP) printer shoots the document across a network or Internet connection by using a target IP address or domain name.Generally, it’s best to have a static (unchanging) IP address for a network printer; if the IP address changes often, for example, you have to reconfigure your connection to your IP printer each time it changes.If you’re using Apple’s AirPrint feature on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to wirelessly print (using your AirPrint-compatible printer), consider using the fine handyPrint application from Netputing. After installing handyPrint on your Mac, you can then use AirPrint to print to virtually any networked or shared printer, regardless of the manufacturer.The handyPrint app is free to try, but the authors require a donation if you want to fully license the software. If you prefer a stand-alone hardware printing solution for your iOS devices — one that doesn’t require your Mac to remain turned on in order to print — consider the xPrintServer wireless print server from Lantronix, which retails for $100.
- Windows: Click this button to add a shared printer that’s connected to a PC on your local network. “Hey, I get to use the enemy’s printers, too?” That’s right, as long as a Windows user on your network has shared his or her printer (via the ubiquitous Windows File and Printer Sharing feature). Sweet.
Oh, and one additional important control on the toolbar isn’t actually a button: You can click in the Search box and type text to locate a particular printer in any of these dialog lists. (In a larger company, this field can save you the trouble of scrolling through several pages of shared printers.)
Check compatibility
You can upgrade to OS Yosemite on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 8GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in 2009 or later, plus MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
MacBook Air introduced in late 2008 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later
iMac introduced in mid 2007 or later
Mac Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
Xserve models introduced in early 2009
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with OS X Yosemite, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install OS X, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download OS X Yosemite
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of macOS.
If you still need OS X Yosemite, use this link: Download OS X Yosemite. A file named InstallMacOSX.dmg will download to your Mac.
Install the macOS installer
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Double-click the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Then double-click the file within, named InstallMacOSX.pkg.
Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install.
Begin installation
After installation of the installer is complete, open the Applications folder on your Mac, then double-click the file named Install OS X Yosemite.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both OS X and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Learn more
- OS X Yosemite won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.