I deleted my HP printer and its drivers a few days ago. Now I want to restore them. I can't use the method HP provides because it involves an app my Macbook Pro has trouble with. I just want to restore the printer and its drivers as it was 5 days ago. How can I use time machine to do this?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13
Hi,
Following article could help your question.
Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
Find printer driver was located folder, then browse TimeMachine back up to find the printer driver then recover it.
As for Printer, just add it at System Preferences > Printer and Scanner.
Would it be correct to assume that the problem is with HP Smart for Desktop, which now requires macOS 11.0 or later?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hp-smart-for-desktop/id1474276998?mt=12
Which exact HP printer model do you have? There may be another way.
Also, an HP Smart app for iOS/iPadOS could perhaps be of help for setup (if you have a compatible iPhone or iPad).
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hp-smart/id469284907
Possibly even the HP Smart app for an Android phone.
schechlad wrote:
I deleted my HP printer and its drivers a few days ago. Now I want to restore them. I can't use the method HP provides because it involves an app my Macbook Pro has trouble with. I just want to restore the printer and its drivers as it was 5 days ago. How can I use time machine to do this?
What app does your Mac have trouble with?
Assuming you are downloading the correct driver version, what happens when you try to install it?
Where Is the printer driver? How do I find it on Time Machine?
Restore printer drivers using time machine
