To connect an HP printer to a Mac, you can use either a **USB cable** or **wireless connection**:
1. **Via USB cable:**
– Connect the HP printer to your Mac using a USB cable. For newer Macs with USB-C ports, you might need a USB-C to USB adapter.
– On your Mac, open **System Preferences** and select **Printers & Scanners**.
– Click the **+** button to add a printer. Your Mac should automatically detect the HP printer.
– If necessary, download and install the **HP Smart** app from the Mac App Store to complete the setup and access printer features.
– Once added, your printer should be ready to use[1][2][4].
2. **Via Wireless connection:**
– Turn on your HP printer and use its control panel to open **Network Setup** or **Wireless Settings**.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**, choose your Wi-Fi network, and enter the password.
– On your Mac, go to **System Preferences > Software Update** and install any available updates to ensure compatibility.
– Then, go to **Printers & Scanners**, click the **+** button, and select your HP printer from the list of available printers.
– Add it to your Mac, and you can start printing wirelessly[1].
Alternatively, for more advanced network setups, you can download the printer driver or HP Easy Start installer from the HP support website, which guides you through the installation process, including adding the printer by IP address if necessary[3].
This covers both wired and wireless methods for connecting an HP printer to a Mac, with recommended steps to ensure smooth setup and operation.