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Home : DIY & Tutorials : How To Download And Install The HP Utility Mac Application – Easy Tutorial

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How To Download And Install The HP Utility Mac Application – Easy Tutorial

Can't get your HP printer to work right on your computer? Maybe this HP Utility Mac Download Tutorial will help.

Dec 8, 2013 by jayfrankwilson
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Have you done a clean install or accidentally deleted the HP app for your printer called HP Utility on your Mac computer? You can still print using your HP printer with Apple’s AirPrint. But if you want to use all the printer’s other features like scanning or print via email, then you will need to install and configure the HP Utility Mac application.

Normally this wouldn’t be an issue. Most companies let you easily download software from their website. However, HP does not let you download the HP Utility app from its site. However, this HP Utility download and install tutorial for Mac will help you solve this problem.

Easy HP Utility Download Mac Tutorial

Here are some easy HP Utility download and install instructions for Mac OS X and the macOS. Just follow this tutorial step-by-step to download and install the HP app. Post a comment at the end if you have any questions.

Select System Preferences from Under the Apple Menu

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Select System Preferences From The Apple Menu
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu

Click on the “Print & Scan” or “Printers & Scanners” icon

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Click On The &Quot;Print &Amp; Scan&Quot; Icon
Click on the “Print & Scan” icon

Depending on what version of Mac OS X or macOS that you are using, the icon will say either “Print & Scan” or “Printers & Scanners.”

Click the Plus button to add a new HP printer

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Click On The &Quot;+&Quot; Button
Click on the “+” button

Even if you already see your HP printer, it might have been added incorrectly using AirPrint. In this screenshot, you can see I have (2) variations of my HP 8600 printer added. But they are wrong, I accidentally added them using AirPrint. I suggest deleting all of your listed HP printers and then click on the “+” button to add a new printer to your computer. It will be less confusing in the long run.

Select your HP Printer

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Select Your Hp Printer
Select your HP printer

After you click on the “+” button, all available printers will be displayed. In the screenshot above I’ve selected the HP Officejet Pro 8600. This is just an example for this tutorial. Please select your specific HP printer from the list.





If you don’t see your printer listed, then make sure that it’s turned on and that you are on the right WiFi network.

Click on the “Use” drop-down menu and select your printer model. Do NOT select AirPrint.

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Select Your Hp Printer From The &Quot;Use&Quot; Drop Down Menu
Select your HP printer from the “Use” drop down menu

Make sure that you do NOT select AirPrint. If you select AirPrint, then you won’t be able to use any of your HP printer’s extra features like scanning and faxing. You will only be able to print. Selecting AirPrint will defeat the entire purpose of this tutorial.

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Don'T Select &Quot;Airprint&Quot;
Don’t select AirPrint!

NERD NOTE: Apple created a wireless printing technology called AirPrint in 2010 to allow iOS devices to print to printers on a local network without having to install printer-specific drivers. The feature was later rolled out to the macOS desktop platform in 2012 allowing Apple computers, talents, and smartphones to easily send documents to printers without installing any extra software.






Click the Add button.

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Add Your Printer
Click “Add” to add your printer

Double-click on your newly created print queue and click Settings.

Hp Utility Mac Download Tutorial: Double-Click On Your Printer To Access Its Settings
Double-click on your printer to access its settings

Click on the Utility tab and then click Open Printer Utility.

Hp Utility Download Mac Tutorial: Click On The &Quot;Open Printer Utility&Quot; Button Under The Utility Tab
Click on the “Open Printer Utility” button under the Utility tab

That’s It! This HP Utility Download Mac Tutorial Is Complete!

You did it! You just successfully completed this HP Utility Mac Download tutorial. Your computer will now automatically download and install the HP printer driver (if you are connected to the Internet) which also includes the HP Utility Mac application. Keep the HP app in your Dock for easy access.

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HP Utility Mac app






How To Download And Install The HP Utility For Mac – HP Utility Download Mac Tutorial
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  1. HP Drivers Download

    Jun 14, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    I love both HP printers and salami.

  2. Michael

    Aug 26, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks so much for this. HP should pay you for making the scan function work.

  3. Derek Williams

    Mar 12, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Thanks – just after I wrote a toxic review of HP abandonment of its scanning software, this is great. Just scanned no problem.

  4. [email protected]

    Nov 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Excellent tutorial – especially helpful tip to not use AirPrint. I’ve always selected that and wondered why I never had full control of my scanners or printers.

    Now, can you make a tutorial on how to adjust v-brakes on a mountain bike? And my wife wants one on how to give your 5 month old standard poodle a proper trim.

    ; )

    Thanks Jon.

  5. Hilaire van der Veen

    Oct 29, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Jon
    I did much better / or worse
    I deleted the HP utility Icon and all the printers are gone!
    What to do Please>>>>>>>>

  6. Mack

    Jul 16, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Thank you Jon, Ive never made a comment on a tutorial before, but that was by far the easiest and fastest tutorial to understand that Ive ever come across. Saved me a heap of frustration. You’re a legend.

  7. Jeshurun

    Jun 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    that’s just awesome, thanks very much

  8. rick

    Nov 3, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    there’s a software update for 10.10. check the App Store link under your Apple menu from the Finder.

  9. cd896

    Nov 2, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I lost HP Utility after doing a clean install…to OS X 10.10. I was able to follow these instructions up until I had to select the “Utility Tab” in my newly created print queue. There is no utility tab to be found – just options for “General” and “Supply Levels.” I even tried looking around the printer’s webpage, but to no avail. Any tips on how to get back HP Utility using OS X 10.10?

  10. Jo Shields

    Oct 8, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Bless your pointy head (as my mom used to say when I did something good.) Graphically helpful.

  11. daty78

    Apr 28, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    HP makes great hardware… but crappy software

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