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How to Fix HP Printer ‘Communication Error’ on Mac

November 8, 2024

HP Printer Communication Error

HP Printer Communication Error with your Mac system is mostly caused because of outdated firmware. However, this could just be a case of improper connection so please check that the printer is connected to the Mac.

The firmware can be downloaded and installed from the Mac itself but not in this case as the Mac computer is unable to communicate with printer. In this blog, we will guide you on updating the printer firmware from the printer itself to fix printer communication errors.

Step 1– Make sure that the HP printer you are using is connected to a network, if the printer is connected wirelessly, check if the internet strength is good or not. Reconnect if the signal strength is bad.

Step 2– Click on the settings icon in on the printer to visit the settings of your HP printer. Your Mac’s Communication failure with HP printer can be fixed through the settings.

Step 3– Scroll down in the setup menu to find the “Maintenance” option and then enter it by touching it or pressing the OK button.

Step 4– Find the “Update the Printer” or “Firmware update” option. Updating the printer firmware from the printer itself will most likely fix the printer communication error. Choose the option from the list.

Step 5– If the HP Printer fails to communicate with your Mac, choose the “Update now” or “Check for updates now” option. 

Step 6– After the printer has searched for an update. Choose “Yes” to confirm and install the update.

Step 7– The download will start automatically. You are just a step away from fixing the HP Printer Communication Error.

Step 8– After the updates are downloaded, it will ask for your permission to install the updates. Select the “Install” option.

Step 9– To avoid printer communication errors with your Mac, you should set the update settings to automatic. To do it, go back to the update settings and choose “Manage Updates”.

Step 10–  Click on “Allow Updates”. After changing the settings, restart the printer and try to connect the printer to your Mac.

There are different ways to fix the HP Printer Communication Error but to make it easy for our users to understand, we have used the best and easiest technique to fix the problem. This blog will guide you through the process of updating the printer firmware from the printer thus fixing your Mac’s Communication failure with HP printer. If the problem is not fixed, get in touch with Printer Touch quickly. Do not waste time looking for solutions. Call us now!

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