How to fix HP Printer won’t connect to Mac?

HP printers are configured with a user-friendly interface and advanced technological features that make them worthy. However, for smooth working, a printer must be connected properly to the device you are using. Users often complain that the HP printer won't connect to Mac. This issue is common with the HP 3630 ink printers. You can try several methods to fix this issue:

Resetting the Print system:

Resetting a print system clears all sorts of errors by removing the HP printer from the queue. Follow these steps to get your job done:

Click on the Apple menu.
Press on the System preferences.
Go to Printers & scanners/ Print and Scan
Right-click on the printer list.
Click on the Reset printing system option.
Select Reset.
Enter your username and password.
Click on OK to complete the process.

2. Re-adding HP printer to Mac:

Another effective method is to remove the printer driver and software previously installed on your Mac device. Now again add the HP printer. Follow these steps:

Download and thereafter install the HP Easy Start.
Go to the drop-down menu.
Select the Uninstall HP software option.
Click on the Apple menu.
Go to the System preferences option.
Select the Printers and Scanners.
Press on the + sign and re-add your HP printer.

3. Troubleshooting the USB connection:

Sometimes the USB cables get damaged or faulted due to long use.

Turn off the printer and the Mac device.
Disconnect the USB cable from both the devices and check whether it is damaged. If the case is so, replace it with a new one.
Connect the cable again to the HP printer.
Turn on your device and printer.
Add the HP printer and wait to see if the connection is established.

4. Troubleshooting Wireless connection:

In case you are using a wireless connection, check the following:

Make sure the network connection is stable.
Check whether the HP printer is in Sleep mode.
Reconnect the printer to the network you are using.
Restart both the printer and the Mac device.
You can also enable Bluetooth on your device to make sure that the HP Smart app can detect the HP printer during the setup process.

5. Troubleshooting a wired connection:

If you are establishing a wired connection try to ensure the following points:

Make sure that you are using an undamaged Ethernet cable for connection. Always see if you get a green signal near the Ethernet port on the Hp printer.
Try reconnecting the cable to a different ethernet or LAN port on your printer.
Make sure that the 'Network Status' shows 'Ready'.
Finally, print out a network configuration report to assure that the printer is doing good.

6. Accessing Mac Printer Diagnosis:

You can get access to printer diagnostics from System Preferences on your Mac device. To do this, follow these steps:

Open the Apple logo.
Go to the System preferences option.
Select the HP printer you are using.
Select the Options and Supplies option.
Go to the 'Utility' or 'Diagnostics' tab to fix the issue.

If none of the above-mentioned processes help you solve the issue of the HP printer won't connect to Mac, you can take technical assistance from HP help team for reliable fixes.