Printing with an HP LaserJet model that does not support AirPrint (from MacBook Pro Sequoia 15.6.1)

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Printing with an HP LaserJet model that does not support AirPrint (from MacBook Pro Sequoia 15.6.1)

The printer at my work place is an HP LaserJet model (HP LaserJet Professional M1213nf MFP) that apparently does not support AirPrint, so printing via USB was suggested to me. This however did not work: I could add the printer and the print job even showed up, but no printing happens. I also tried out different driver options in the use dropdown menu when adding the printer. I also tried resetting the printing system. I checked hp's website for driver software but for that printer model none was available for Mac. Apple's hp printer driver software is only compatible with older operating systems. So far nothing has worked. Has anyone encountered similar issues? I am amazed by how complicated this appears to be.

Posted on Sep 15, 2025 06:20 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 15, 2025 07:18 AM in response to greenskies_bluewater

That’s a decade-old printer, and seemingly has just enough to minimally support for Windows. That thing is unusually limited, even for a usually-limited HP printer. No IPP/IPPS support, as far as I can tell.

No AirPrint and no IPP/IPPS puts it below what I’d recommend.

The wireless version of that printer does optionally offer AirPrint, per the manual. Does that printer have the wireless button as shown at ⓰? If so, you might have options.

If not, you’ll probably need to set up a pass-through print server on some spare PC, and use that.

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Answer 2

Sep 15, 2025 06:30 AM in response to greenskies_bluewater

Looking at the HP product page, there are no drivers for macOS.

One thing you might try is the HP app from the Mac App Store (an updated version of the older HP Smart app).

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hp-print-and-support/id1474276998?mt=12

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Sep 15, 2025 06:47 AM in response to greenskies_bluewater

As soon as I see " The printer at my work place is an HP LaserJet model (HP LaserJet Professional M1213nf MFP) "

Check with your work place IT Department

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Answer 4

Sep 15, 2025 07:10 AM in response to Owl-53

Unfortunately there isn't an IT department where I work. Asking here was a bit of a last resort - lesson learned. I appreciate you taking the time, hope you're having a good day.

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Sep 15, 2025 07:12 AM in response to neuroanatomist

Thanks for the recommendation, I will give this a try.

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Sep 15, 2025 07:16 AM in response to greenskies_bluewater

You are welcome

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